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Starting July 11, 2024, SoftBank Corp. will release new web commercials featuring Aya Ueto and the Shirato family’s father, the “Yamanote Line Game” version (15 seconds) and the “Railway Model” version (15 seconds), on SoftBank’s official website. It will be published on a special website. The new commercial depicts Aya Ueto competing in a Yamanote Line game and a scene in which her father transforms into a model train.
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- Aya Ueto, father of the Shirato family
Aya Ueto (born September 14, 1985) is a Japanese actress, singer, and talent from Nerima, Tokyo. She debuted in the entertainment industry in 1999 and has starred in many TV dramas and movies, gaining high popularity for her beauty and acting skills. She is affiliated with “Oscar Promotion.”
Main Works
TV Dramas:
Ace o Nerae! (2004, TV Asahi) – Lead role as Hiromi OkaA drama based on the popular manga about the growth of a tennis player.
Attention Please (2006, Fuji TV) – Lead role as Yoko MisakiA drama about a woman striving to become a cabin attendant.
Absolute Zero: Special Investigation Unit (2010, Fuji TV) – Lead role as Izumi SakuragiPlayed a detective investigating unsolved cases, praised for her serious acting.
Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon (2014, Fuji TV) – Lead role as Sawa SasamotoA drama about forbidden love that garnered much attention.
Movies:
Azumi (2003) – Lead role as AzumiAn action movie based on the manga by Yamada Futaro, one of her representative works.
Install (2004) – Lead role as AsakoA drama film depicting the struggles of young people.
A Tale of Samurai Cooking: A True Love Story (2013) – Role of HaruA historical drama depicting the growth of a cook.
Hirugao (2017) – Lead role as Sawa SasamotoThe movie sequel to the TV drama.
Other Activities:
Music: Active as a singer, releasing many singles and albums.
Voice Acting: Voiced Judy Hopps in the anime movie Zootopia.
Commercials: Appeared in many commercials, showcasing her presence.
Awards:
Japan Academy Prize for Best New Actor (2003, Azumi)
Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress (2013, A Tale of Samurai Cooking: A True Love Story)
Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award (2012)
Personal Life: Aya Ueto married EXILE’s HIRO in 2012 and is now a mother of three. She continues to balance her family life and career.
Aya Ueto – Wikipedia
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In the new web commercial “Yamanote Line Game”, Aya Ueto and her father play a Yamanote Line game with the theme “The most comfortable mobile carrier around the Yamanote Line.” In the “Model Train” section, a scene in which the father transforms into a model train and drives the diorama to the tune of the classic song “Fate” is depicted. The commercial will also be released on Softbank’s official YouTube channel.
