Matsuko Deluxe

Matsuko Deluxe
Born October 26, 1972
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Occupation TV personality
Years active 2002-present
Agent Platinum Production

Matsuko Deluxe (マツコ・デラックス Matsuko Derakkusu, born October 26, 1972 in Chiba Prefecture) is a Japanese columnist, essayist, and TV personality known for his cross-dressing stage persona, as well as his pro-gay remarks and sexuality. In his 2005 book Weekly Transvestite Returns, he remarked that in 2000 he had measured his bust/waist/hip measurements were all 180 centimetres (71 in) and at the time he weighed 140 kilograms (310 lb). He began work on the Japanese gay magazine Badi before being discovered by essayist Usagi Nakamura and then becoming a media commentator.

In 2010, he became known for his "feud" with many of Japan's female television announcers over their perceived image.[1] Matsuko was also critical of then Tokyo Prefectural Governor Shintaro Ishihara's legislation to limit the sales of manga and anime to those under 18 as well as the governor's noted disdain of homosexuality and transvestitism.[2] In 2012, Matsuko participated in a debate on national pride of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese and criticized K-pop when it was brought up by the Korean-Japanese participants, saying it was a weak imitation of American pop music. When a Korean-Japanese participant said that K-pop had gained popularity in the United States while J-pop had not, Matsuko responded that Japan had welcomed many cultures and said that if K-pop artists did not like Japan then they did not have to stay. Matsuko's statements caused controversy in the Korean internet.[3]

Matsuko is a regular panelist and sometimes host on the Japanese talk shows Goji ni Muchū!, Honma Dekka!? TV, Shirushiru Mishiru, Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party,[4] Jinsei ga Kawaru Ippunkan no Fuka Ii Hanashi, Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai, Arita & Matsuko & Man & Woman, and Monday Late Show. In 2013, Matsuko became part of an advertising campaign for Mister Donut's 10th anniversary of introducing the "Pon de Ring" donut,[5][6] and has continued being the company's spokesperson through its recipe renewal[7][8] and Calpis collaboration promotions.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Techinsight » 【エンタがビタミン♪】マツコ・デラックスが沸騰寸前！ “天敵”女子アナとバトル。ミッツ・マングローブも参戦。". Japan.techinsight.jp. 2010-07-22. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  2. ↑ "石原都知事に「あの発言は狂ってる！」 マツコ・デラックス、青少年条例で激怒 (1/2) : J-CASTニュース". J-cast.com. 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  3. ↑ "日탤런트 "K-POP, 일본 싫으면 나가라"". Nate. Retrieved 11 November 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television". Tokyo Hive. 2011-04-04. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  5. ↑ "マツコ、ユッキーナに戦々恐々「とんでもないママタレ現れた」 (マツコ・デラックス) ニュース-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. 2013-01-08. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
  6. ↑ "お笑いナタリー - ポン・デ・リングギャグ「もっち！」ダンディ坂野流行語狙う". Natalie.mu. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  7. ↑ "マツコ、早乙女＆西山の“デキ婚”肯定「できちゃった結婚が一番楽」 (マツコ・デラックス) ニュース-ORICON STYLE". Oricon.co.jp. 2013-04-18. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  8. ↑ "ミスド新旧食べ比べに4381人、マツコ・デラックス“ミスド愛”語る。(Narinari.com) - エキサイトニュース". Excite.co.jp. 2013-04-20. Retrieved 2013-06-15.
  9. ↑ "ミスドの カルピスコラボドーナツ、CM動画でマツコが一気に飲み干す - 広島ニュース 食べタインジャー". Tabetainjya.com. 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2013-06-15.

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