Yuko promoting Flash Forward with Zachary Knighton

http://www.kawaii-joyuu.com/?p=6512

Today was a press event in Tokyo for the promotion of American TV series "Flash Forward". Japanese star Takeuchi Yuuko (30) appeared in the series as well, it was her first time ever appearing in a foreign drama.



"I wanted to do something I have never done before and it was a very interesting experience," she commented. It sure was a great experience, but unfortunately not without some language barriers. "They've told me that it wouldn't be necessary for me to speak English in the series, but it was an essential part outside of the filming. I wish I would have studied a bit more in advance… ." She regretted her lack of English that would be helpful for conversations with the other cast and staff between the filming.



Zachary Knighton (31) was the only American actor that appeared at the press event together with Takeuchi and he said a few things about how it was to work together with her. "I've rented some of her previous works and studied her performances. She has an amazing talent. Her performances are so thrilling and exciting, she might be the best actress in Japan," he praised her. "So many praises, aren't you exaggerating a bit!?" Takeuchi was bewildered, but she received his compliments with a very bright smile.



ABC started airing "Flash Forward" back in September. In Japan you will be able to watch the first episode on May 22 on AXN.
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Posted the youtube clip, more pictures and I've translated some other quotes that 'kawaiijoyuu' doesn't have, here
http://yanie02.livejournal.com/96006.html
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Clips of the FF promo events in Grand Hyatt Hotel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM9yGb17Oiw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AFrlRXf6mY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb0n8GOXI4M

Pictures from promo @ Grand Hyatt hotel:
http://www.cinemacafe.net/news/cgi/report/2010/04/8110/
http://dramanavi-news.cocolog-nifty.com/news/2010/04/2-f500.html

Pictures from promo @ TOHO Cinemas theater:
http://www.cinemacafe.net/news/cgi/report/2010/04/8113/


Yuko's reaction when Zachary praised her, "She's one of the best actress in Japan,"


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Behind the scenes of FlashForward, Yuko Takeuchi coverage in LA



Link:
MU http://www.megaupload.com/?d=P0ASFQCB
MF http://www.mediafire.com/?t2ggznymzg2

Size: 115 MB
Duration: 5 mins 42 secs
Subtitle: English
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xploring wrote:

The story revolves around a young man running a restaurant in a Tokyo shopping district (Abe), living earnestly despite being abandoned by his father as a child. He is unknown to his younger brother, who is finding success as a comedian (Eita). Meanwhile, Yuko Takeuchi plays Abe's marriage prospect, the restaurant's original owner's daughter who has mysteriously grown from an ugly child into a beautiful woman. This is said to be the first true comedy roles for Eita and Takeuchi.

Anybody knows if there's subs for nakumonka?