Aran Kei

Born: 1970-10-09

Birthplace: Konan, Aichi, Japan

Biography

Kei Aran (安蘭 けい, Aran Kei), real name Touko Yasuda (安田 瞳子, Yasuda Touko) (born October 9, 1970), is a Japanese actress and former top star otokoyaku (an actress who plays male roles) of the Japanese Takarazuka Revue's Star Troupe. She joined the revue in 1991 and became the top star in 2007. She resigned from the company in April 2009 and is currently pursuing an acting career outside of the Revue. She is of Zainichi Korean descent and the first from such background to become the top star of the company.

Known For

Fantastic Girls
The Nutcracker 3D
血の婚礼
TCA Special 2006 "Wonderful Dreamers ~People Dreaming~"
Takarazuka Revue 100th Anniversary Dream Festival
The Rose of Versailles 2001: Oscar and Andre (Star Troupe, 2001)
Singin' in the Rain
The Rose of Versailles -Fersen and Marie-Antoinette-
TCA Special 2003 "Dear Grand Theater"
TCA Special 2005 "Beautiful Melody, Beautiful Romance"

Top Movie Credits

Fantastic Girls Takemi Akimoto (adult)
The Nutcracker 3D Minister (voice)
The Rose of Versailles -Fersen and Marie-Antoinette- Andre Grandier/Oscar Francois de Jarjayes