Actor Tetsuji Tamayama (30) and actress Chiaki Kuriyama (26) have broken up, it is being reported. Troubles apparently began this fall, with their busy schedules keeping the two apart more and more.
Rumors that the two were in a relationship surfaced last November, when they were seen returning to Tamayama's apartment after a dinner date. In July of this year, a magazine reported that the two were partly living together, as Kuriyama was frequently seen entering and leaving Tamayama's apartment building.
However, Kuriyama's work as a singer has been increasing, and Tamayama has been busy with a stream of television dramas. As a result, the two have apparently been spending more time apart, and they decided to end their relationship.
Neither side has confirmed the breakup. Tamayama's agency indicated that it does not have information about his private life, while Kuriyama's agency similarly declined to comment.
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Chiaki Kuriyama single Kanousei Girl ost Anime Gintama
Sabtu, 02 Oktober 2010 | Label: Chiaki Kuriyama
Actress Chiaki Kuriyama (25) has lined up her second release as a singer, which will be a collaboration with rock guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (48). Titled "Kanousei Girl," the song will be used as the opening theme for the "Gintama" anime series, starting on October 4.
Using the artist name CHiAKi KURiYAMA, the actress made her singing debut this past February with "Ryusei no Namida," which was the theme song for "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn." This time, Kuriyama has opted for a rock sound with "Kanousei Girl," with Hotei's help.
Kuriyama has loved rock music for a long time, and she even bought her own guitar to practice at home. Inspired to sing a rock tune, she asked Hotei to create a song for her, and he agreed to her offer. The two have indirectly worked together before - his song "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" was used in the movie "Kill Bill Vol. 1," in which Kuriyama became famous for playing the character Gogo Yubari.
"Kanousei Girl" will be released as a single on November 17.
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