The new agreement is between KIF (Koyamada International Foundation) and UNICEF Program Education Cannot Wait. Shinca Entertainment, formerly Shinca Productions, is an entertainment company in Burbank, California, established by actor and producer Shin Koyamada and his wife, TED Talk speaker and producer Nia Lyte. [7] In high school, Koyamada was team captain in gymnastics and competed in the Okayama Prefecture tournament for three years. Originally from Japan, Koyamada became best known worldwide for his film debut co-starring in The Last Samurai and starring in Disney Channel’s Movie called Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior, which became one of the highest rated movies of all time in the United States, UK, Europe and Japan. In addition, he also started a foundation – Koyamada Foundation – for youth to be engaged in characteristics like respect and manner through activities such as martial arts and cultural exchanges with his wife, Nia Lyte. [47] In 2004, Koyamada was featured on the cover of Black Belt Magazine. Koyamada also made a brief guest appearance in Power Rangers Wild Force and co-starred in the award-winning American short comedy film A Ninja Pays Half My Rent. [30] Koyamada has been appointed to several goodwill ambassadorships in Japan, including Okayama Perfecture Tourism Ambassador in 2010, Kyoto Tourism Ambassador in 2012[31][32] and 2020 Tokyo Olympics Karate Ambassador. The film is expected to be released internationally in 2021. Nia Lyte, Writer: The Vortex Adventures. The story is based in New York and Koyamada is featured as the main character named … Nia Lyte: Website: koyamada.org: Formerly called. Koyamada International Foundation or KIF) was initially formed by Shin Koyamada and his wife Nia Lyte in Los Angeles, California to continue empowering youth through martial arts and providing humanitarian aid to hundreds of homeless with used clothes and beverages in Downtown Los Angels area. As a producer, Nia has been actively producing American shows, video games, comic books, animation and digital stickers through Shinca Entertainment for over 15 years. Nia Lyte (Carolina Manrique Koyamada) is a TED Talk speaker, Peace Award winner and a public figure. As Vice President of Global Communications, he's responsible of developing media and public relations, brand management and speech writing, creating global and national marketing strategy and engaging social media. Carolina Manrique Koyamada known as Nia Lyte is the Co-Founder of KIF, Ted Talk & UN speaker & Author "The Power of your Inner Beauty". [29] Koyamada and his wife founded an international non-governmental organization Koyamada International Foundation (KIF) to improve quality of people's lives by empowering global youth and women, and providing humanitarian aid to promote world peace and sustainable development. [10] In 2001, Koyamada choreographed and performed martial arts forms and stage combat in a production of Shakespeare's Coriolanus for the Knightsbridge Theater in Pasadena. Koyamada also shipped 20-foot containers filled with basic necessities directly to victims. In July 2017, Koyamada became the first Japanese National Board of Directors of Sister Cities International (SCI). Shinca's divisions include Shinca Pictures as the film and television unit, Genji Comics as the American comic book and manga unit and Meiji Studios as the video game unit. Shin Koyamada Nia Lyte: Global President. [15], In late 2005, Koyamada and his wife Nia Lyte formed production company Shinca Entertainment to develop and produce a television and live streaming talk show The Nia Lyte Show (2006). [35] In February 2020, Embassy of the United States, Moscow and its consulates invited Koyamada to be a keynote speaker.[36]. As Vice President of Global Programs & Operations, she's responsible of developing and executing global programs and projects with global partners and KIF's national chapters as well as managing administrative operations. [11], Koyamada's debut film role was in the hit film The Last Samurai (2003), co-starring as Nobutada, a son of Ken Watanabe's character Katsumoto and a young Samurai who befriends Algren, played by Tom Cruise. Fondation internationale Koyamada : Conjoint (s) Nia Lyte : Site Internet : ShinKoyamada.com Koyamada.org (KIF) @ShinKoyamada (Twitter) @ShinKoyamada (Facebook) @Shin_Koyamada (Instagram) Shin Koyamada ( 小 山田 真 , Koyamada Shin , né le 10 mars 1982) est un acteur, producteur et philanthrope américain d'origine japonaise . Actor, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist. In 2005, Koyamada earned san-dan (third degree) Black Belt in traditional Keishinkan Karate. She is a writer and producer, known for The Vortex Adventures, The Dreamer and The Dreamhoppers. Under his own independent entertainment company Shinca Corporation, the company produced a movie Good Soil (2007), a TV Talk Show "The Nia Lyte Show" (2010). Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Since 2015, Koyamada has given lectures at both private and national universities in Japan, including Kansai University, Ritsumeikan University, Kindai University, Seinan Gakuin University, Okayama University, Okinawa International University and Miyazaki Municipal University. As an author, she has authored The Power of Your Inner Beauty, published and distributed to major bookstores such as Amazon and Barnes & Nobles. In 2001, Koyamada choreographed and performed martial arts forms and stage combat in a production of Shakespeare's Coriolanus for the Knightsbridge Theater in Pasadena. His family is descended from Kagenori Koyamada of the Koyamada clan, a Samurai clan. Koyamada was born in Okayama, Japan. [3][4] Koyamada is the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Ambassador for Karate. [17] Koyamada next appeared in the 20th Century Fox drama Constellation (2007). Originally from Japan, Koyamada became best known worldwide for his film debut co-starring in The Last Samurai and starring in Disney Channel’s Movie called Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior, which became one of the highest rated movies of all time in the United States, UK, Europe and Japan. [12] The film grossed $456 million at the box office and was nominated for several Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and National Board of Review Awards. She is the Co-Founder of The Shin Koyamada Foundation www.koyamada.org. [14] From 2006 to 2008, Koyamada was a regular in the Disney Channel Games. [53] The company has since produced content, including the comic book series The Dreamhoppers under various brands. [16], In 2007, Koyamada starred in and produced the short film Good Soil. As Vice President of Global Memberships, he's responsible of managing its member chapters' global relations, creating new member chapters, supporting chapter's operations as well as providing accounting support. [18], In 2009, Koyamada partnered with Travis Moore and Nia Lyte to form comics company Laizen Comics. Shin Koyamada is an American actor, producer, entrepreneur and martial artist who gained worldwide recognition after he debuted in the Warner Bros. blockbuster starring Tom Cruise titled The Last Samurai (2003) which was nominated for numerous awards including … In 2017, he attended as a special guest for the first Emperor's Cup and Empress's Cup All Japan Karate Championship at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. He also enrolled in a Karate school, his first martial arts experience. [50], In 2010 and 2011, he founded the United States Martial Arts Festival (USMAF), held in Redondo Beach, California. In 1999, he fought again at the same championship, and was awarded to his first Degree Black Belt skipped directly from a White Belt.[43]. [5], Koyamada holds black belts in Japanese and Korean martial arts, and has also won U.S. national championships in Chinese martial arts. [38] He led global initiatives on engaging global youth. Actor, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist. In 2016, Koyamada was appointed as Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics Karate Ambassador as part of an ongoing efforts to include Karate into the additional Olympics Games and to promote Karate internationally. Nia Lyte is best known as a TV host and as President of Shinca Entertainment, a company that develops comic books, animation, videogames, TV shows & movies in Hollywood. [19][20][21][22] Koyamada, Moore and Lyte created The Dreamhoppers (2010), which was published and distributed by Laizen Comics to independent comic book stores throughout the United States . Koyamada has been appointed as an U.S. Department of State Cultural Envoy and a Japan-America Society Southern California Special Ambassador. [49] In 2009, he performed traditional Japanese swordsmanship at the Martial Arts Tour held in Nettuno, Italy. For over 15 years, Koyamada is Chairman and CEO of Shinca Group managing multiple global businesses in entertainment, technology and consulting and also a producer developing contents for films, shows, comics, animations and video games. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Shin Koyamada de la plus haute qualité. In Japan, Koyamada starred in and executive produced the Japanese documentary film Wine Road of the Samurai. 2", "Former Disney Actor Shin Koyamada Becomes a Manga Comic Book Character", "Shin Koyamada in Japan's largest National Cultural Festival, Okayama 2010（おかやま国文祭", "Spirit series at the official site of the Spirit Show Network", "Shin Koyamada - Entertainment News, Players, Media - Variety", "Sister Cities International Elects Shin Koyamada, Actor and Philanthropist, to Board of Directors", "Japan America Society - JAS Ambassadors Circle", "Kenya joins 'The Last Samurai' movie star's global foundation", "U.S. For over 16 years, he has been actively committed to philanthropic efforts globally in international relations, cross-cultural, education, youth leaderships, women empowerment and Sustainable Development Goals. Spirit Love Show is an American reality television miniseries created by Shin Koyamada from … … He has also been developing numerous action films, Japanese-style animation and mobile games.[27][28]. The film also broke records in the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2017, the company's clients include a wide range of businesses such as agriculture, technology, retail, energy, mining, sports, foods and entertainment industries.[55]. Through Shinca Entertainment, Koyamada has developed and produced other comic book series and digital stickers for a mobile chatting system. In late 2019, Koyamada spoke at Mount Kenya University in Nairobi, Kenya. After a year of training, he earned a first degree black belt, and eventually a second degree black belt. Shin Koyamada (小山田 真, Koyamada Shin, born March 10, 1982) is a Japanese-born American actor, producer and philanthropist. Co-Founder and President of Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), Ted Talk Speaker, Author "The Power of your Inner Beauty". In 2019, he created the Japan-Texas Leaderships Symposium, a bilateral business and cultural event.[39][40]. Obtenez des photos d'actualité haute résolution de qualité sur Getty Images So honored to sign this morning a new partnership with Director of ECW Yasmine Sherif. [37] He has also assisted a number of natural disasters, including the 2018 Japan floods. Koyamada is married to Carolina Manrique (known professionally as Nia Lyte), a Colombian-American producer. He graduated from Ichinomiya high school in Okayama in March 2000. He also booked national commercials for Disneyland, Apple Computer and JC Penney. 2.5K likes. [25] Koyamada also produced a multi-part television and web series comprising Spirit Fashion Show (2013), Spirit Art Show (2013), Spirit Music Show (2013), Spirit Love Show (2013) and Spirit Earth Show (2014), with Claudia Hallowell and Nia Lyte and distributed by Spirit Show Network.[26]. Nia Lyte, Los Angeles, California. Nia Lyte, Los Angeles, California. An Action and Adventure comic book titled The Dreamhoppers was created and written by Shin Koyamada, Travis Moore and Nia Lyte and published by Laizen Comics in early 2010. [2], Koyamada is also known for his philanthropic efforts in youth leadership, humanitarian aid, gender equality, subnational diplomacy and SDGs, through Koyamada International Foundation (KIF). Trouvez les Shin Koyamada images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. Koyamada is also well known in the international martial arts community for supporting martial arts organizations and activities. © 2018 Koyamada International Foundation, unless otherwise noted herein. 2002-2004: The Last Samurai and breakthrough, 2005-2009: Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior and producing, 2010-present: Exploring Asia and production expansion, Youth leadership and international education, 2000-2004: Training in Kung Fu and national champion, 2005-2015: Further studies and martial arts festival, 2016-present: Karate for 2020 Tokyo Olympics, "Disney.com - Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior", "United Nations Population Fund - Leveling the Playing Field - Sports for Inclusion and Equality", "New partnership between ECW & KIF Global", "Sister Cities International @ SisterCities.org - Shin Koyamada", "Los Angeles City College Foundation - Distinguished Alumni", "Public Talk "Make Your Dream a Reality: My Career in Hollywood, "Reelgood.com - Shin Koyamada Movies and TV Shows Streaming Online", "Brenda Song Turns Warrior in Disney's 'Wendy Wu, "whyville.net - Review: The Disney Channel Games", "Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) official website", "Good Soil - Christian Movie, Christian Film, DVD Shin Koyamada", "DC Comics: WONDER WOMAN: ODYSSEY VOL. By 16, Koyamada began to study Keishinkan Karate. In August 2016, the International Olympic Committee approved Karate as an Olympic sport for the first time in its history, beginning at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Koyamada has starred in and produced an American feature film The Yokai King. As an entrepreneur for over 15 years, she is co-founder and President of Shinca Group operating multiple divisions globally. He enrolled in the ESL program at the University of California, Riverside. 2.5K likes. [44][45] Koyamada specialized in the empty hand form Bot Bo (拔步) and double broadsword. [42] In 1998, he competed in a national Karate Championship in Nagano. August 9, 2013 by Drs. Nia Lyte was born as Carolina Manrique. Nia is a humanitarian, creative mind and thinker. Ensuite, les deux enfants stars ont préféré se retirer de la télévision pendant plusieurs années, bien qu’ils ne disparaissent pas des médias pour autant. [41] His first martial arts experience was when he took physical education class in Judo in middle school. Shin Koyamada Nia Lyte: Global President. SHIN KOYAMADA/SPROUSE TWINS: Ground Breaking US-Japan Tour of Goodwill. Koyamada also made a brief guest appearance in Power Rangers Wild Force and co-starred in the award-winning American short comedy film Koyamada has been invited by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo in 2011 to lecture to Japanese students in five different cities to promote international education.[33][34]. All rights reserved. Nia Lyte: Website: koyamada.org: Formerly called. Actor Shin Koyamada and Nia Lyte attend the Los Angeles premiere of the film "Hoovey" at Bel Air Presbyterian Church on January 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. [54], In 2012, Koyamada established Shinca Enterprise, a consulting firm to bridge American startup companies in Japan and South America. [23], Koyamada continued to explore working in Japan and starred in the Japanese stage production Ai No Shizuku. The new partnership focuses on advocacy and resource mobilization for education in emergencies in LatinAmerica & Africa! On June 11, 2000, Koyamada moved to the United States to further his studies. Shin formed The Shin Koyamada Foundation, U.S. nonprofit organization to help children in the martial arts programs in public and commercial schools in 2008. In response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Koyamada led fundraising efforts in California and donated to three affected Prefectures of Japan. [9], Starting in 2000, Koyamada auditioned for many commercials and acted in student films and music videos. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2000, he gave private karate lessons for a few months. Co-Founder and President of Koyamada International Foundation (KIF), Ted Talk Speaker, Author "The Power of your Inner Beauty". [8] Later that year, he studied at Los Angeles City College, and began taking acting lessons. [51] At USMAF, world renowned martial arts masters and youth performed different styles such as Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu, Krav Maga, Capoera, MMA, Tae Kwon Do, Shorinji Kempo, American Kenpo, Boxing, Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and others.[52]. The Opening Ceremony will be performed by the lead cast Shin Koyamada as Makibi on the stage in Momotaro Arena in Okayama. Originally from Colombia, Nia is a TED Talk speaker, producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and author. His character became known for the iconic lines "Jolly Good" and "No Mind". Since 2008, Koyamada has assisted homeless people in Los Angeles through KIF's program in providing foods and drinks. View Nia Lyte's business profile as President & Chief Executive Officer at Koyamada International Foundation. Nia has a marketing degree from a university in the United States. [48] In 2007, Koyamada began studying in Korea's Royal Court Martial Arts, for which he was certified as a 1st Degree Black Belt in 2009. Les ambassadeurs de la fondation Koyamada : Dylan et Cole Sprouse, aux côtés des fondateurs : Nia Lyte et Shin Koyamada. Starting in 2000, Koyamada auditioned for many commercials and acted in student films and music videos. Koyamada also startrd training in Korean martial arts Tae Kwon Do. He also begun studying Iaijutsu, a Japanese combative quick-draw sword technique, an art of drawing the Japanese sword, katana, and one of the Japanese koryū martial art disciplines in the education of the Samurai. He also booked national commercials for Disneyland, Apple Computer and JC Penney. 2.5K likes. The Dreamhoppers-Wikipedia. Koyamada est surtout connu pour ses rôles dans The … As an international professional public speaker, Nia has spoken globally about gender equality before thousands of world leaders for United Nations agencies and international organizations. Craig and Silvia Reid. Koyamada is known for various global philanthropic efforts. In 2008, Shin Koyamada and Nia Lyte teamed up with graphic comic artist Travis Moore who later worked DC Comics projects Superman, Wonder woman and Freedom Fighter to begin fleshing out the story and characters for the Dreamhoppers. She is married to Shin Koyamada. [24] He also starred in and produced the film Heart of the Dragon (2013). She is the President & C.O.O. Ms. Nia Lyte, President, Koyamada International Foundation; Country Representative for Colombia & Women Empowerment at Sister Cities International (Moderator) Ms. Ruth Cotter, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Human Resources and Investor Relations, AMD; Ms. Misako Ito, Secretary-General, U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) Ms. Tae … Martial Arts Festival in Redondo Beach", "SHIN KOYAMADA'S INAUGURAL 2nd ANNUAL UNITED STATES MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL", "Shin Koyomada: LAST SAMURAI to Last Monk in WENDY WU", "3rd degree black belt: Shin Koyamada in Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior", "Japan America Society of Southern California", "Applausi insonorizzati ma niente amministrazioni per l'evento di cui si parla in tutta Italia", "BUDO: United States Martial Arts Festival 2011", "CISION - United States Martial Arts Festival 2010 Celebrated In Los Angeles", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shin_Koyamada&oldid=1009754868, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 2 March 2021, at 03:54. By Dr. Craig D. Reid. In 2005, Koyamada formed a production company Shinca Entertainment, based in Burbank, California. 9,631 Followers, 852 Following, 349 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Nia Lyte | Carolina Koyamada (@nialyte) On March 10, 2008, The Shin Koyamada Foundation, Inc. (d.b.a. For more info about Shin Koyamada: Official Shin Koyamada Website IMDb Wikipedia Facebook Twitter Koyamada Foundation Website Nia Lyte, Los Angeles, California. F amous Disney Channel twins Dylan and Cole Sprouse, two of Hollywood’s hottest teen stars, were recently officially appointed by Nia Lyte, co-founder and president of the Shin Koyamada Foundation (SKF) as SKF’s International Ambassadors. Koyamada immigrated from Japan to the United States in June 2000.[6]. [46] In 2001 and 2002, Koyamada competed in six U.S national martial arts competitions in several major cities, including San Diego, Las Vegas, San Francisco. [13], In 2006, Koyamada starred alongside Brenda Song in the Disney Channel's Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, which become one of the highest rated original movies on the channel.

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