Yoshi Amao
Yoshi Amao (Oni)
Since arriving in New York in 1990, he has been entertaining audience as an actor, emcee, voice talent, and samurai martial artist. Yoshi formed a unique theater company, Samurai Sword Soul (SSS) in 2003, and has been seeking for the ultimate entertainment performance through the spirits of samurai and sophisticated sword fighting. Film: “The Beaver”(Dir. Jodie Foster), “Beneath Fiery Sky”(Dir. Nick Hayes/Cannes Film Festival), “An Ideal Marriage”(Dir. Ted Sharks/NYC Indie Film Award Grand Prix) “8:46”(Dir. Jennifer Azano), etc. TV: “Blacklist: Redemption”(NBC), “Billions”(Showtime), “White Collar” (USA), “Samurai Sportsman” (OLN) “The late night with Jimmy Fallon” (NBC), “Japanizi Going Going Gong” (Disney XD), “Big in Japan” (Greece, Sweden, Portugal) Theater: “Deadly She-Wolf, Assassin at Armageddon!” (Japan Society/Mandell Theater/La MaMa). www.yoshiamao.com