Jero's first television drama role in NHK Osaka's "Tennoji Broadway"
Enka singer Jero (28) has been given his first role in a television drama. It was announced last week that he has been cast in NHK Osaka's "Tennoji Broadway," a drama special scheduled to air on July 30.
Set in Tennoji, Osaka, the drama is a comedy starring Airi Taira (25) as Kaede Kusunoki, the only child of a temple priest. Her father is concerned about finding a successor, but she has no interest in it and dreams of becoming a Broadway musical star. One day, she brings home her boyfriend Michael (Jero) from America, and he unexpectedly begins showing interest in becoming the temple successor.
Last year, Jero made his acting debut in the movie "Donju." He has also provided a voice for a "Crayon Shin-chan" film.
source: TOKYOGRAPH