An Interview with Takeshi
Thanx to Ginny for letting me post it on my page! =)
This interview is from the July '98 issue of a Korean magazine called "Ecole".

-Interviewer
Takeshi

-First of all, could you shortly introduce yourself?
My name is Takeshi Kaneshiro. I have a Japanese father, Taiwanese mother.
Right now, I work as an actor in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

-I think you started to get international appeal after your performance in Fallen Angels.
How do you feel about that?
Well... I don't really know why people like me... may be they feel familiar with me. But the character
that I played in "Fallen Angels" is a bit different from me, but I like this character because it made me
experience various acts.

-How did you come to be an actor (singer as well)?
Through television commercials in Taiwan.

-Right now, you have various careers such as an actor, a singer, a model..etc.
By the way, what was your dream in your childhood?
When I was a kid, I liked dumplings so much, that I wanted to be a dumpling restaurant owner.
But in my teens, I wanted to be a singer. Right now, I want to be a filmmaker or a director,
so I'm studying on it now.

-So do you mean that you will only work as an actor?
No, I like singing as much as I like acting. It's just that I don't have time. Even this year,
I have filming scheduled for the end of the year, so I'm planning to have another album next year.

-You know.. There have been so many rumors about you and Yeung Choi-Nei (Charlie)...
so what type of women do you like?
I'd rather not talk about her since she already got married. I was just trying to be nice to her
since we were belonged to the same company. I don't really have set up the types of woman in mind
so I don't really know what type I like, but I usually see her eyes and hairstyle when I see a woman.

-Who was your first love?
When I was a junior, I liked my friend's cousin. I met her in my friend's birthday party and
that's when I started to go out with her. Next year, she moved to the States,
so we couldn't keep in touch anymore. Looking back, I think that was my first love.

-Please tell us about your personality and your distinguishing features.
When I get really mad, I throw or break things around me, but usually, I'm quiet and nice. When I'm
with people, I think I'm pretty outgoing, because I make them laugh with funny jokes.
My distinguishing features ... I don't know ... I like my eyebrows the most,
but I don't like my teeth very much.

-What music do you listen to these days? and what was your favorite movie so far?
I like various kinds of music. These days, I listen to many of Japanese pop singers music. My favorite
movie so far is L.A Confidential. It's an interesting movie.

-Do you smoke and drink?
Yes. I learned to smoke since Highschool, but I stopped since I started my career. But I started to smoke
again after "Fallen Angels". I don't drink much, but just enjoying.

-What are your hobbies?
A few years ago, I was just crazy about video games. I always played video games whenever I get
free times and even before I go to bed. Right now, I'm reading this book about philosophy.
The book is called "Sophie's World" It's the book describing an innocent world of one girl
which contains a depth of philosophy, so it makes the readers understand philosophy easily.

-You are working in many different countries. Among them, what is your most favorite country?
Of course Taiwan, because that's where my family is living and where I was born. I like all the
countries I've visited, for instance Japan, Korea, the U,S...... They seemed all good to me
since I could experience different lifestyles.

-What would you like to accomplish this year?
Not a big thing... I just want to have a long vacation and spend it with my family.

About his styles...

-What do you prefer to wear in usual?
I like comfortable T-shirts and jeans.

-Do you have your own coordinator?
No, I do it myself. I always hesitate what to wear and it really gives me a headache.

-What is your favorite brand?
PRADA. It fits for my style and looks really good on me. I also model for Prada, so I always wear
Prada clothes at formal places.

-What do you think is the color that fits for you and any other outfit coordinations?
I like dark blue, black or white. I think those colors are simple, but they look good on everybody,
including myself. For accesories, I only wear my watch.

-What do you do for your health and your body?
I'm busy, so I can't have a scheduled routine of exercise, but when I have time, I do fitness.
The best way to take care of your health is to eat the food that your mother cooks for you.

-Could you tell us what you have in your bagpack now?
CD Player, keys, cash, books and my credit card.