Hiroshi Tamaki is a Japanese actor, singer, and model. He was born in Nagoya, Japan, on January 14, 1980, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2004, with the release of his first single, “Seasons”. In 2006, he made his debut as an actor, taking his first role in a television drama. Since then, he has released a number of singles and several albums, and has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Heavenly Forest” (2006).

Hiroshi Tamaki

Shinichi Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki) and Megumi "Nodame" Noda (Juri Ueno), a perfectionist conductor and talented but sloppy pianist, unexpectedly fall in love despite their contrasting personalities. Now in France, both are pursuing their musical careers, but their relationship faces challenges as they question their individual paths and shared dreams. Chiaki wonders if Nodame would be happier in Japan, while Nodame contemplates stepping back to let Chiaki shine. Despite their doubts, they still harbor a secret desire to perform together, hoping their deep feelings might help their love prevail. Based on the popular 2001 manga "Nodame Cantabile" and sequel to "Nodame Cantabile: The Movie 1," this is a 2010 Japanese romantic drama directed by Hideki Takeuchi and Yasuhiro Kawamura.

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie 2

Shinichi Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki), an ambitious classical music conductor, and Megumi "Nodame" Noda (Juri Ueno), a talented but unconventional pianist, navigate their complex relationship while facing professional challenges. After winning a prestigious music competition, Chiaki is appointed to lead a struggling French orchestra. Nodame, concerned about potentially losing Chiaki, decides to support him through the orchestra's difficult first performance. Together, they must overcome the ensemble's initial disastrous showing and transform its potential. Their journey tests both their musical skills and their relationship, as they strive to achieve Chiaki's long-held dream of becoming a world-class conductor. This is a 2009 Japanese movie based on the hit 2001 manga "Nodame Cantabile" and was directed by Hideki Takeuchi.

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie 1

Makoto (Hiroshi Tamaki) wasn’t quite sure what to expect, his first day as a university student, but meeting Shizuru (Aoi Miyazaki) certainly hadn’t been part of his plans. Meeting at their university entrance ceremony, Shizuru and Makoto just clicked. Usually shy and withdrawn, Makoto was never one to open up with others but there was something about the way Shizuru made him feel... For the first time ever, he felt like he could actually be himself around her and the two soon became fast friends.

Sharing a love of photography, Makoto and Shizuru often visited a nearby forest to take pictures. Spending time together, Shizuru’s feelings for Makoto naturally began to deepen, unfortunately his heart already belonged to someone else. Realizing Makoto only had eyes for their classmate, Miyuki (Meisa Kuroki), Shizuru accepted her fate and even went so far as to befriend Miyuki. Though she did warn Makoto that someday, she was going to become a true beauty and when that day came, he was going to regret having ever rejected her. Despite everything, the three became the best of friends, so when Shizuru asked Makoto for his help with a photograph for a competition, he readily agreed. Heading to their favorite spot in the forest, Makoto and Shizuru set up the shot Shizuru envisioned. Sharing their one and only kiss, Shizuru captured the moment on film, well aware that it held no meaning for Makoto. After thanking her friend for his help, Shizuru walked away, completely disappearing from his life.

Years later, Makoto receives a call from his long-lost friend, inviting him to the opening of her photography exhibition but when he arrives, he’s shocked by what he finds. Realizing only too late, exactly what he lost the day Shizuru left, he begins to wonder if he will ever have a chance to make things right.

Based on the novel, “Collage of Our Life - Another Story” by Takuji Ichikawa, “Heavenly Forest” is a 2006 romance film directed by Takehiko Shinjo.

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