Shin Koyamada is an actor known for bringing more than physical action skills to the set. He brings the same determination and focused work ethic that he used to train and hone his martial arts and athletic skills to every aspect of his acting performance, all while staying good natured, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. Now only 21 years old, he has impressed global audiences with his roles in the blockbuster Tom Cruise film The Last Samurai and The Disney Channel hit feature movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
In his youth, Shin was a champion triathlone and gymnast. He has trained and disciplined his body, mind and spirit from childhood to the present day with many skilled teachers to be an elite martial artist. He now holds master level and championship trophies in Karate, Kung Fu and Tae Kwon Do, including all the coolest weapons. A finely trained athlete, he learns new physical skills quickly and easily and relishes doing his own stunts and action.
Shin shined and impressed audiences opposite Tom Cruise in the Warner Brothers epic as Nobutada, a fierce archer and double swordsman who befriends Cruise's character, Algren. His public shaming as cruel soldiers cut his top knot and unforgettable double-sworded death scene are two of the films most powerful dramatic moments.
With his heart set on international appeal, Shin produced and starred in his first Japanese TV series, “Wine Road of the Samurai” distributed and aired nationally in Japan in March 2006. In 2004, he also guest stared on an episode of the teen action series, “Jake 2.0” for UPN network.
Shin’s personality holds great appeal among kids and teens. He chose for his next project the Disney Channel action/comedy film Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior co-starring with the very popular Brenda Song. Homecoming Warrior has attracted massive attention and high ratings. The sequel to Homecoming Warrior is scheduled for production in 2009.
This is just a beginning. Shin started his own international production company in 2008 and is working hard to choose the right parts to grow his career. He spends hours each day training, both martial arts and acting, to be sure that each project he works on is better than the last.