![]() ![]() LA CARMINA: Tell me about your work in Japanese acting. The industry is all about building relationships. But my employers had good experiences working with me, and networking led to more jobs. I don’t fit into the usual white, Asian or bi-racial looks that are in demand. SEBASTIANO: It was difficult when I first moved here. LA CARMINA: Was it hard to become a model in Japan? Many of my jobs are through referrals and connections. That way, I have the freedom to do acting work as well. I started with a Japanese modeling agency, but now I freelance. SEBASTIANO: I’ve been working for years as a model before I came to Japan, so I built up a portfolio and references. LA CARMINA: How do you get model jobs in Tokyo? On January 2nd, I will be in a TBS variety show (Tokyo readers, please watch!) I also styled and modeled 10 brands for a CNN article, as well as other designer items for a secret project. This month, I was interviewed for Fashion TV, walked in a hair show for Toni & Guy, and was in advertisements for Sony and Casio. I’ve modeled for h.NAOTO, Paul Smith, True Religion, Diesel, Gstar, Nike and Uniqlo. SEBASTIANO: I am the main model for several brands, including BlaBlaHospital and Stand Up! The Fragile. LA CARMINA: What type of modeling work do you do in Tokyo? SEBASTIANO: I speak Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and English, thanks to my mixed heritage. LA CARMINA: Which languages do you speak? ![]() In April 2009, I moved to Tokyo and have been here ever since (although I often travel for jobs). I modeled in Hong Kong and Taiwan for a few years. Ever since, I’ve been working and supporting myself. When I was 15, I was discovered by a Roberto Cavalli scout, and decided to work in Milan as a model. ![]() At age 10, I auditioned and won a role in an Italian TV drama. SEBASTIANO: I come from a small village in northern Italy. LA CARMINA: Tell me about your background, and how you launched your career as a model. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did! I’m sure you’re aching to know: what is Sebastiano’s story? How did he arrive at these dream jobs? So I tied him up and subjected him to a thorough interrogation. Seba is a successful model, stylist, actor and singer working in Tokyo, Taiwan and Hong Kong (and right now, LA). Who exactly is Sebastiano Serafini ( セバスティアーノ セラフィニー )? When I posted the Candy Spooky Theater video, a few of you recognized him as a regular cast member in the Japanese TV drama Nihonjin no shiranai nihongo (日本人の知らない日本語). Recently, you’ve been seeing a lot of this pretty face on La Carmina blog. ![]()
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