Actor Kentaro Ito

How glamorous can the world look?
Everyone's smiles and comments give me strength

An actor　伊藤健太郎　(Ito Kentaro)

■ Profile
Born June 30th, 1997 in Tokyo. After working as a model, he made his acting debut in the drama "Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon" (CX/4). Since then, he has appeared in many popular works. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 47th Japan Academy Awards for his role in the film "If Only I Could Meet You Again, On That Hill Where Flowers Bloom."

◆Please tell us what made you want to become an actor.

It all started when I tried modeling after being introduced to it by an acquaintance. At first I wasn't very enthusiastic about it, but the people around me were happy for me, so I decided to try acting as well. When I was in high school, I was auditioning and also served as the leader of the cheerleading squad. It was difficult to balance work and my studies, but I managed to get through it with the support of everyone.

◆Please tell us what is attractive about your job

The job of an actor is all about looking glamorous. Even if you're going through a tough time, you have to smile in front of the camera. That's why I think it's important to "enjoy what's in front of you." I want to be an actor that people think "I'm having fun acting," and I'd be happy if I could be of some help to someone's life through my work. The beauty of this job is that there are always new discoveries and stimulations. As I play a variety of roles, I come across new interpretations and ways of thinking that I hadn't noticed before. In the film "Silent Don 2"We put a lot of effort into the action scenes in this film, so the action scenes are more powerful than in the previous one. Filming while having repeated discussions on set was a valuable experience, and I think the whole team was able to come together and work on this project.

◆Please give us a message for the students.

When you enter society, you will encounter all kinds of people. Sometimes you will be told unreasonable or unpleasant things. If you have one thing that serves as your core, you will not be bothered by such times. I hope you will not be afraid of challenges and will move forward with single-minded determination.

■After the interview
I was very impressed by how seriously she takes her work and how she always reflects on it in her own mind. I felt that the secret to Ito's charm is the effort she puts into making it look glamorous and her attitude of "enjoying everything!"

Student Newspaper October 2024 Edition Rikkyo University 10th year student Narina Ogata

Shion Teranishi, second-year student at Kokugakuin University / Narina Ogata, fourth-year student at Rikkyo University / Mai Wakao, second-year student at International Christian University

Photography: Kosuke Shimoda