Taz Singh

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[edit] Early Life and Education

Taz Singh was born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, to parents of Indian origin with roots in Jalandhar. He pursued a degree in Banking and Finance at Loughborough University, where he was recognized for his academic excellence, including a prize in the Chemistry Olympiad in 2012. Singh is also a qualified First Aider with St John Ambulance​. [1]

Career

Taz Singh is an actor known for his versatile roles across different media. He gained significant recognition for his appearance in the music video for BTS leader RM's (@Kim namjoon) song "Lost," where he became the first Sikh actor to feature in a BTS project. His other notable works include roles in the Bollywood film "Bellbottom," and participation in a cancer research commercial in the UK​. [2] [3]

Singh has also worked internationally, including in the Japanese project "Lost and Found,"[4] produced by Nomeets Ltd and directed by Komikado Yuichiro. Additionally, he appeared in the Italian TV series "Sport Crime".​ [5]

Language Skills and Cultural Engagement

Taz Singh is a polyglot [6], proficient in Korean and Mandarin, with conversational skills in Japanese. His interest in these languages and cultures developed during his high school years, influenced by his friendships with Asian peers and his exposure to Asian media, including K-pop​ [7].

Current and Upcoming Projects

As of 2024, Taz Singh is involved in several projects, including a film with Indian actress @Janhvi Kapoor titled "Ulajh," which is set to be released in July 2024. He is also working on projects in Japan and has collaborated with singer @Tonari no Hanako and @Sae Otsuka[8]​​ [9]​. Singh is also set to star in the Bollywood film "Tehran". [10]

Public Reception and Impact

Taz Singh has received positive recognition for his work, especially from the Indian BTS fan community, known as the BTS Army. His appearance in the "Lost" music video was celebrated for representing Sikh and Indian culture on a global platform​ [11][12]. Taz became mentioned for Sikhism in South Korea.

Taz Singh recently defended Japanese actress @Koike Eiko from criticism over her English pronunciation in the drama, Shinjuku Field Hospital, showing on Netflix Japan. [13][14] [15] In an interview, he expressed his admiration for Eiko's efforts in learning English and highlighted the challenges non-native speakers face when performing in a foreign language. [16][17] [18]

Taz Singh has a role in the Japanese TV drama "Shinjuku Field Hospital," which began airing on July 3, 2024. The show is set in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and follows the story of Yoko Nishi Freeman (played by Eiko Koike), a Japanese-American former military doctor, and Toru Takamine (played by Taiga Nakano), a cosmetic dermatologist. The drama, written by Kankuro Kudo, combines elements of comedy and intense medical situations, featuring a diverse cast of characters from various walks of life.

External Links

Taz Singh on IMDB : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8393948/

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