Daniel Matsunaga

Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga (born November 28, 1988) is a Brazilian former model, actor, professional footballer, host and businessman.[2] He became known in the Philippines by appearing in Cosmopolitan Philippines’ September 2009 "Cosmo Men" supplement. He was scouted 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.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Silva and the second or paternal family name is Matsunaga.
Daniel Matsunaga
Matsunaga in Shake, Rattle & Roll XV (2014)
Born
Daniel Kenji Silva Matsunaga

(1988-11-28) November 28, 1988
Brasilia, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
CitizenshipFilipino
Occupations
  • Model
  • actor
  • athlete
  • host
Years active2009–2021
Agent(s)GMA Artist Center
(2010–2012)
Talent5
(2012–2014)
Star Magic
(2014–2021)
Brightlight Productions
(2020–2021)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Association football career
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Team Socceroo
2012–2013 Pachanga Diliman
2013 Stallion Sta. Lucia 6 (1)
2014 Kaya 1 (0)
2013–2015 Team Socceroo
2020 Maharlika 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

As a footballer he has played for Team Socceroo, Pachanga and Kaya in the United Football League (UFL) which was the top-flight football league in the Philippines during its existence. He will play for Maharlika Manila in the Philippines Football League starting the 2020 season.

Early life

Matsunaga was born in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. His mother, Gerarda Silva, is a Brazilian of Portuguese, African, and Indigenous descent, while his father, Paulo Mitsuo Matsunaga, is of Japanese descent.[3] 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, Matsunaga was introduced as the first male endorser for Avon Philippines' Men's Club during the "Confidence is the New Sexy" campaign launch. He was chosen to be the endorser because he "reflects the Modern Gentleman who is a man of style, adventure, and confidence".[7]

Football career

Matsunaga started playing football during his childhood[8] and aspired to play for the Brazil 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[1] 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.[1] 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]

He returned to domestic football, when he signed in to play with Philippines Football League newcomer Maharlika F.C. in August 2020.[13] Although he was not part of the final lineup for the 2020 season for undisclosed reasons.

Personal life

Matsunaga is a Christian.[4] He obtained permanent residency in the Philippines in December 2014 and had expressed intention to petition for Filipino citizenship.[14]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleStudio
2012SisterakasMarlonStar Cinema
2013The Bride and the LoverSheila's husbandRegal Films
She's the OneJasonStar Cinema
2014EndlessDanielABS-CBN (Pinoy Big Brother: All In)
Past TenseCarlos SantillanStar Cinema
Shake, Rattle & Roll XVBryanRegal Films
2017Spirit of the Glass 2: The HauntedEnzoOctoArts Films, T-Rex Entertainment Productions
FallbackChrisCineko
Meant to BehBenjo MarasiganOctoArts Films, M-Zet Productions, APT Entertainment
2018Kahit Ayaw Mo NaReggieBluArt Productions, Viva Films

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2010The Last PrincePrince NicolaiGMA Network
Langit sa Piling MoXavier Cruz
Love Bug Presents: Wish Come TrueRaoul Del Rosario
2010–2011GrazildaKasmir
2011MacheteBaal
Spooky Nights: Snow White and the Seven GhostsPrince
FutbolilitsRaphael Yamamoto
2012–2013Game 'N GoHostTV5
2012Third EyeLucas
2012–2013Enchanted GardenMark Morgan
2013Kris TVRecurring guest co-hostABS-CBN
Toda MaxVictor
Cassandra: Warrior AngelLucasTV5
Misibis BayAndrew Cadiz
2014It's ShowtimeCelebrity JudgeABS-CBN
The Replacement BrideKaelTV5
Pinoy Big Brother: All InHousemate (Big Winner)ABS-CBN
2015Two WivesKenjie Celdran
Ipaglaban Mo: Nakaw Na SandaliPeter
R U Tough Enough: PhilippinesHost/AmbassadorKIX
2016Be My LadyPhilip OlivieraABS-CBN
2016–2021ASAPHimself / Performer
2017I Can Do ThatContestant
A Love to LastPatrick Buendia
2018Discover the PhilippinesHostDiscovery Channel / TLC
2018–2019HalikYohan TanakaABS-CBN
2020–2021Sunday 'KadaHimself / Various charactersTV5

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Daniel Matsunaga shares his healthy food business". entertainment.abs-cbn.com.
  3. 8 Things You Don’t Know About Daniel Matsunaga
  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. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  7. "Confidence is the New Sexy + The Modern Gentleman". www.ruthdelacruz.com. 12 May 2017.
  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. "Midfielder Daniel Matsunaga joins Maharlika FC". Panay News. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  14. "Daniel Matsunaga now a permanent PH resident". ABS-CBN News. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
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