, is a Filipino actor, singer, and songwriter known for being a member and lead vocalist of the Filipino boy group BGYO. Morishita has co-written several tracks released by BGYO: "The Light" (2021), "Runnin'" (2021), "The Baddest" (2021), "Kundiman" (2021), "Fly Away" (2021) and an original soundtrack for a series Bola Bola titled "Mahal Na Kita" (2022), of which he released a solo version of the song.
Prior to his music career, Morishita started as an actor known for four movies: Sundalong Kanin (Rice Soldiers) (2014), Alienasyon (2014), Kalel, 15 (2019), 'Tol (2019); a television series All of Me (2015) and have appeared on several television commercials aired in the Philippines: Jollibee, Cherifer and Royal.
In March 2022, he became part of iWantTFC's original miniseries Bola Bola. In 2023, Morishita made a stage debut in Tabing Ilog: The Musical as "Rovic".Citations about Morishita's Stage Debut, as follows:
Early life Akira Morishita was born on April 27, 2001, to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother; both of them worked as musicians in Japan. At a young age, he aspired to become part of the military or the airforce but these were put aside when their family needed financial support by auditioning him for television and print ads. He grew up in Bulacan, Philippines and has visited Japan only once.
Career Television and film career His career in the entertainment industry began in 2014 when he played the role of Carding in the indie film Sundalong Kanin, a Cinemalaya film entry by Janice O'Hara that served as his first film appearance. He also appeared in other independent films including Alienasyon, also in 2014 and Kalel, 15 in 2019. In 2015, he made his first television appearance in ABS-CBN's afternoon drama series All of Me, playing the role of Ringo Dimaculangan.
In 2022, while being a member of BGYO, he returned to acting through a main role in iWantTFC's teen romantic comedy series Bola Bola, starring Francine Diaz, KD Estrada, and Ashton Salvador. He plays Lucas Benitez, the long-time crush of Diaz's character Thea Balderama. He and his co-members from BGYO served as the performers of the show's theme song "Mahal Na Kita".
In 2025-2026, Morishita is one of the contestants of the fourth season of Your Face Sounds Familiar and ended up as the fourth placer.Life after 'Your Face Sounds Familiar': What's next for Akira Morishita, Jarlo Base?
Musical career
He joined the Star Hunt Academy (SHA) after he met and was recommended by Laurenti M. Dyogi, ABS-CBN's resident director and head of its entertainment division. Morishita was part of the original trainees of the Star Hunt Academy program, alongside Nate Porcalla, in 2018 and became part of "SHA Boys". He and his four co-members were trained for two years under Filipino and South Korean mentors from MU Doctor Academy; vocal coach Kitchy Molina; and dance coach Mickey Perz. They were officially announced in the pre-show of PBB Otso Big Night as Star Hunt trainees on August 3, 2019.
Artistry Morishita have cited Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes as musical inspirations.
Personal life He was raised in Bulacan with his three sisters and one brother. His hobbies are drawing and painting, and playing various sports including basketball where he was a varsity player in high school, and eventually, he became part of the Star Magic All-Star Games; tennis; and badminton. A fan of anime, he cites Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and its main character Tanjiro Kamado as his favorite anime and character, respectively.
Discography
Collaborations +List of official collaboration singles showing year released and album nameTitleYearAlbum "Be Mine" 2023 Be Mine - Single
Soundtracks +List of official soundtrack singles showing year released and album nameTitleYearAlbum "Mahal Na Kita"2022 Bola Bola Original Soundtrack
Production credits All song credits are adapted from the Tidal, unless otherwise noted.
Morishita's Production Credits Year Artist(s) Song Album Lyricist Composer Credited With Credited With2021 BGYO "The Light" The Light - Single The Light BGYO Keiko Necesario "Runnin'" Runnin' - Single BGYO "The Baddest" The Baddest - Single The Light "Kundiman"The Light "Fly Away" 2022"Mahal Na Kita"Bola Bola Original Soundtrack Akira Morishita
Filmography Film Year Title Role Note(s) 2019 Kalel, 15 Balmaceda 'Tol High School Dimitri 2014 Sundalong Kanin Carding Alienasyon
Television (linear and digital) Year Title Network Role Reference(s) 2015 All of Me ABS-CBN Ringo Dimaculangan 2020–present ASAP ABS-CBN Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV TV5 Himself/Performer 2022 Bola Bola iWantTFC Lucas Benitez 2024–present It's Showtime Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network GTV Himself/Performer 2025–present All-Out Sundays GMA Network Eat Bulaga! TV5 RPTV 2025–2026 Your Face Sounds Familiar season 4 Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV TV5 Himself/Contestant 2026Miss BehaveiWantWarren
Theater Year Title Role Note(s) 2023 Tabing Ilog: The Musical 2023 Rolando Victor "Rovic" Mercado Morishita played as "Rovic" in 12 out of 29 shows. Citations about Morishita as "Rovic" of Tabing Ilog:The Musical 2023 as follows:
Series Year Title Role Notes 2021 ONE DREAM: The Bini - BGYO Journey Himself 9 episodes telecast worldwide via MYX Global's Myx TV and on-demand via iWantTFC
Webcast Year Title Role Note(s) 2020 SHA Trainees on Kumu Live Himself 3 episodes per week 2021 ONE DREAM: Virtual Hangout 9 episodes 2022 BGYO Akira on Kumu Live 3 episodes per week
Awards and nominations + Year Award ceremony Category Nominated work Result 2015 Inding-Indie Gawad Parangal Asian Excellence Award 2015 Inding-Indie Gawad Parangal Most Promising Actor of Indie Films Sundalong Kanin (for the role of Carding)
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