Taro Yokoyama

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Taro Yokoyama
Taro Yokoyama in Seattle, Washington (2007)
Taro Yokoyama in Seattle, Washington (2007)
Background information
Born January 15, 1984 (1984-01-15) (age 24)
Flag of the United States Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Origin Flag of the United States Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States
Genre(s) Japanese Pop Rock
Occupation(s) Model, Singer, Songwriter, Actor
Years active 2006-present
Label(s) Giza Studio Japan
Notable instrument(s)
Guitar, Piano, Drums

Taro Yokoyama (横山 汰郎 Yokoyama Taro?, born January 15, 1984, in Honolulu) is a significant fashion model and singer active in Japan & America. Born to a Japanese father and American mother, he is a native-born citizen of the United States and was brought up in Hawai'i. He is signed onto Giza Studio Japan.

Yokoyama has done modeling for Givenchy & Marc Jacobs [1][2]
Two very important names in the high fashion industry.

Yokoyama's music can be found broadcasted on KTUH 90.3FM Honolulu, and many Japanese radio stations.

[edit] Early life

Yokoyama was born to a Japanese father and a American mother in Honolulu, Hawai'i.[3]
He began learning Guitar at the early age of 6 years old, then begun to master playing the drums and singing over the next 15 years of his life.
[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ [1]Givenchy offical website
  2. ^ [2]Marc Jacobs official website
  3. ^ As stated in several fansites and magazines, as well as in his official imdb profile].
  4. ^ [3]www.style.com Givenchy Men's review.