Daniel Matsunaga

Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga (born 28 November 1988) is a Brazilian model, actor, professional footballer, host, and businessman[3] of Brazilian-Japanese descent who became known in the Philippines by appearing in Cosmopolitan Philippines’ September 2009 "Cosmo Men" supplement. He was discovered in the Philippines as an actor and was first given TV drama projects on GMA Network. He also joined ABS-CBN's reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother and was declared as the PBB All-In big winner in 2014.

This name uses Portuguese naming customs: the first or maternal family name is Silva and the second or paternal family name is Matsunaga.

Daniel Matsunaga
Born
Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga[1]

(1988-11-28) 28 November 1988[1]
Brasilia, Brazil
CitizenshipBrazilian
Occupation
  • Model
  • Actor
  • Athlete
  • Host
Years active2009–present
AgentGMA Artist Center
(2010–2011)
Talent5
(2012–2014)
Star Magic
(2014–present)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Association football career
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Team Socceroo ? (6)
2012–2013 Pachanga Diliman ? (?)
2013 Stallion Sta. Lucia 6 (1)
2014 Kaya 1 (0)
2013–2015 Team Socceroo
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Early life

Matsunaga was born in Brasilia, capital of Brazil. His mother, Gerarda Silva, is Brazilian while his father, Paulo Mitsuo Matsunaga, is Japanese. He has a brother and a sister.[4]

Career

Modelling and acting

Matsunaga started his career when he became a model for Cosmopolitan Philippines 'Cosmo Men' supplement. His debut series on screen was on GMA-7's top rated drama series The Last Prince with co-stars Aljur Abrenica and Kris Bernal. In 2012, he moved to TV5 for more TV shows and projects like Game N Go, Enchanted and Misibis Bay.

He went to ABS-CBN to be one of the celebrity judges for It's Showtime. On 17 May 2014, Matsunaga entered the Pinoy Big Brother house on Day 21 as the fourth celebrity and eighteenth official housemate of the Pinoy Big Brother: All In season.[5]

On 24 August 2014, he was declared as the big winner of Pinoy Big Brother: All In[6]

In May 2017, Daniel Matsunaga is introduced as the first male endorser for Avon Philippines' Men's Club during the "Confidence is the New Sexy" campaign launch. He reflects the "Modern Gentleman" who is a man of style, adventure, and confidence.[7]

Football

Matsunaga started playing football during his childhood[8] and aspired to play for the Brazilian national football team before he got involved in showbiz.[9] He played for clubs in his native Brazil as well as in Hong Kong before playing in the Philippines. In the Philippines he had played for Team Socceroo, Pachanga, and Kaya.[8]

He played in the now defunct United Football League (UFL) starting in Division 2 playing for Team Socceroo in 2011[2] playing with fellow model actor Fabio Ide.[9] He then moved to Division 1 club Pachanga Diliman during the 2012 UFL Cup, before eventually moving to Stallion for the 2013 season.[2] For the 2014 season he moved to Kaya.[8]

In street football, he played for Team Naxional who secured qualification as the Philippine representatives at the Neymar Jr's Five Football Tournament by winning over Tondo in the final of the Philippine qualifying leg.[10] The world final held in Brazil was contested by 53 other countries with Romania emerging as champions.[11]

Matsunaga also became involved in the 7's Football League as a player.[12]

Personal life

Daniel Matsunaga is a Christian.[4] He obtained permanent residency in the Philippines in December 2014 and had expressed intention to petition for Filipino citizenship.[13]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2018HalikYohan TanakaABS-CBN
Discover the PhilippinesHostDiscovery Channel / TLC
2017A Love to LastPatrick BuendiaABS-CBN
I Can Do ThatContestant
2016–presentASAPHimself/Performer
2016Be My LadyPhilip Oliviera
2015R U Tough Enough: PhilippinesHost/AmbassadorKIX
Ipaglaban Mo: Nakaw Na SandaliPeterABS-CBN
Two WivesKenjie Celdran
2014Pinoy Big Brother: All InHousemate (Big Winner)
The Replacement BrideKaelTV5
It's ShowtimeCelebrity JudgeABS-CBN
2013Misibis BayAndrew CadizTV5
Cassandra: Warrior AngelLucas
Toda MaxVictorABS-CBN
Kris TVRecurring Guest Co-Host
2012Enchanted GardenMark MorganTV5
Third EyeLucas
Game 'N GoHost
2011FutbolilitsRaphael YamamotoGMA Network
Spooky Nights : Snow White and the Seven GhostsPrince
MacheteBaal
2010GrazildaKasmir
Love Bug Presents: Wish Come TrueRaoul Del Rosario
Langit sa Piling MoXavier Cruz
The Last PrincePrince Nicolai

Movies
YearTitleRoleStudio
2018Kahit Ayaw Mo NaReggieBluArt Productions, Viva Films
2017Meant to BehBenjo MarasiganOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment
FallbackChrisCineko
Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedEnzoOctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment Productions
2014Shake, Rattle & Roll XVBryanRegal Films
Past TenseCarlos SantillanStar Cinema
EndlessDanielABS-CBN (Pinoy Big Brother: All In)
2013She's the OneJasonStar Cinema
The Bride and the LoverSheila's HusbandRegal Films
2012SisterakasMarlonStar Cinema
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References
  1. "Daniel Matsunaga". IMDb.
  2. Sacamos Karlo (21 February 2013). "Daniel Matsunaga shows he's more than just a pretty face in UFL's top flight". spin.ph. Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
  3. "Daniel Matsunaga shares his healthy food business". entertainment.abs-cbn.com.
  4. Lo, Ricky (25 April 2010). "The Boys from Brazil". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  5. Abs-Cbn (25 May 2014). "Pinoy Big Brother - Housemates". Entertainment.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
  6. "30 photos of Daniel Matsunaga from PBB All In: The Big Night". astig.ph. ASTIG.PH. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  7. "Confidence is the New Sexy + The Modern Gentleman". www.ruthdelacruz.com.
  8. "One-on-one with Daniel Matsunaga". Bandera (in English and Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. 3 February 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  9. "Fabio Ide at Daniel Matsunaga, handa raw makasagupa ang mga Younghusband sa football" [Fabio Ide and Daniel Matsunaga said to be ready to face the Younghusbands in football]. GMA News (in Filipino). 11 October 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  10. Reyes, Jaelle Nevin (5 March 2017). "Matsunaga's Team Naxional tops Neymar Five PH leg". The Manila Times. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  11. "Neymar Jr's Five - Filippine". Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  12. Saldajeno, Ivan (6 August 2020). "Anton Del Rosario bares Maharlika Manila seeking PFL license". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  13. "Daniel Matsunaga now a permanent PH resident". ABS-CBN News. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
Preceded by
Myrtle Sarrosa		 Pinoy Big Brother
Big Winner
2014		 Succeeded by
Miho Nishida and Jimboy Martin
Preceded by
Slater Young		 Pinoy Big Brother Regular Season
Big Winner
2014		 Succeeded by
Miho Nishida
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