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Kentaro Sakaguchi
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Sakaguchi in September 2024
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| Born | July 11, 1991 Tokyo, Japan
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| Years active | 2010—present |
| Agent | Tristone |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Kentaro Sakaguchi (born July 11, 1991) is a Japanese actor and model. He started his career as a model for Men's Non-no magazine in 2010. Later, in 2014, he began acting with Tristone Entertainment.
Since then, he has starred in popular TV shows. These include Tokyo Tarareba Musume (2017) and Signal (2018). He also appeared in movies like The 100th Love with You (2017) and Color Me True (2018).
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About Kentaro Sakaguchi
Kentaro Sakaguchi was born in Tokyo, Japan, on July 11, 1991. His family includes his mother and his sister. He has shared that his father's passing made him feel even closer to his mother.
Kentaro Sakaguchi's Career Journey
Becoming a Model
Kentaro Sakaguchi started modeling in 2010. He appeared on the covers and in photo shoots for many magazines. For seven years, he was an exclusive model for Men's Non-no. He also walked in big fashion shows. These included GirlsAward 2014 Spring/Summer and GirlsAward 2015 Spring/Summer.
People often describe him as a "shio-gao," which means "salt-face." This term describes a fair-skinned male with a handsome face. They often have clear collarbones and an Adam's apple. Their eyes also tend to crinkle into lines when they smile.
Starting as an Actor
In 2014, Sakaguchi made his first movie appearance. He played Shun in the film Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath. The next year, 2015, he debuted on TV. He played Ichikawa Manabu in the Nippon TV drama Yokokuhan: The Pain.
In August 2015, he was in the music video for "Yozora" by Miwa. He became very popular in September that year. This was after he appeared in the movie No Longer Heroine. He also featured in many advertisements for brands like L'air de Savon and Onitsuka Tiger. In 2017, he got his first main role in the movie The 100th Love with You.
Kentaro Sakaguchi's Filmography
Movies Featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2014 | Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath | Shun |
| 2015 | My Love Story! | Makoto Sunakawa |
| At Home | Jun Moriyama | |
| Our Little Sister | Tomoaki Fujii | |
| Prophecy | Manabu Ichikawa | |
| Her Granddaughter | Shinobu Dozono | |
| No Longer Heroine | Kosuke Hiromitsu | |
| 2016 | The Kodai Family | Kohei Kishimoto |
| 64: Part I | Tejima | |
| 64: Part II | Tejima | |
| The Inerasable | Tetsuo Misawa | |
| Golden Orchestra! | Sakashita | |
| 2017 | The 100th Love With You | Riku Hasegawa |
| Narratage | Reiji Ono | |
| 2018 | Color Me True | Kenji |
| The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps | Yūya Hoshino | |
| 2019 | Brave Father Online: Our Story of Final Fantasy XIV | Akio |
| Dragon Quest: Your Story | Henry (voice) | |
| And Life Goes On | Kiyotaka Shimizu | |
| 2020 | Masked Ward | Hayami |
| 2021 | Signal the Movie | Kento Saegusa |
| 2022 | The Last 10 Years | Kazuto |
| Hell Dogs | Hideki Murooka | |
| 2023 | Side by Side | Miyama |
| 2024 | The Parades | Akira |
| 2025 | The Final Piece | Keisuke Kamijo |
Television Shows with Kentaro Sakaguchi
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2015–17 | Dr. Storks | Ryo Shirakawa |
| 2015 | Yokokuhan: The Pain | Ichikawa Manabu |
| 2016 | Daddy Sister | Takezo Hoshino |
| Sleepeeer Hit! | Jun Koizumi | |
| Teacher Gappa | Ryuji Saeki | |
| Love That Makes You Cry | Haruta Nakajo | |
| Copycat Criminal | Koichi Amikawa / Peace | |
| 2017 | Tokyo Tarareba Musume | Key |
| I'm Sorry, I Love You | Satoru Hyūga | |
| 2018 | Signal | Kento Saegusa |
| 2019 | Innocence, Fight Against False Charges | Taku Kurokawa |
| And Life Goes On | Kiyotaka Shimizu | |
| 2020 | A Girl of 35 | Yuto Hirose |
| 2021 | Air Girl | Yūki Mishima |
| Welcome Home, Monet | Kōtarō Suganami | |
| Only Just Married | Shu Momose | |
| 2022 | Hiru | Kara |
| The 13 Lords of the Shogun | Hōjō Yasutoki | |
| 2023 | Dr. Chocolate | Tetsuya Noda |
| Code Japan: The Price of Wishes | Minato Ninomiya | |
| 2024 | What Comes After Love | Jungo |
| Beyond Goodbye | Naruse |
Music Videos Featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi
| Year | Song | Artist |
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| 2015 | 夜空。feat. ハジ→ (Yozora. feat. Haji) | Miwa |
| 2017 | "アイオクリ" (Aiokuri) | The Stroboscorp |
| 2022 | "Ms. Phenomenal" | Radwimps |
| "Under the Skin" | &Team |
Theater Performances by Kentaro Sakaguchi
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2016 | The Seagull | Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplyov | Tokyo Art Theater |
Awards and Recognitions
Kentaro Sakaguchi has won several awards for his acting and modeling. These awards celebrate his talent and hard work in the entertainment industry.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2016 | 11th Osaka Cinema Festival | Best New Actor | My Love Story! & No Longer Heroine | Won |
| 2017 | 41st Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 40th Japan Academy Film Prize | Newcomer of the Year | 64: Part I & 64: Part II | Won | |
| Elle Cinema Award 2017 | Elle Men Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2021 | Seoul International Drama Awards | Asian Star Prize | NA | Won |
| 2022 | 47th Hochi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Hell Dogs | Nominated |
| 2023 | 77th Mainichi Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |
| 46th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | ||
| 8th Asia Artist Awards | Best Artist Award (Actor) | N/A | Won | |
| Asia Celebrity Award | Won | |||
| Male Actor Popularity Award | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Asia Star Entertainer Awards | Fan Choice Couple | Kentaro Sakaguchi (with Lee Se-young) What Comes After Love |
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See also
In Spanish: Kentarō Sakaguchi para niños
