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Japan Mr Uekusa, also known as Wes-P, is a Japanese entertainer renowned for his unique, risque prop comedy, particularly his unconventional take on the tablecloth trick, captivating global audiences across various Got Talent franchises and viral online platforms.
Japanese talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo is launching 'Comedy Squad' as it seeks expanded international reach. Mr Uekusa joined this collective that focuses on non-verbal, improvisational comedy.
Mr Uekusa (Wes P) is one of Japan's most prolific record holders #GWR70 We're celebrating our 70th anniversary this month with record holders ... Uekusa has over 13 million TikTok followers.
Mr Uekusa, also known as Wes-P or ウエスP, is a fan-favorite for their hilarious and unique personalized videos. Whether it's a birthday wish, a pep.
Kazuhisa Uekusa, born on November 15, 1987, in Ageo, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, is an entertainer professionally known as Wes-P or Mr Uekusa. He began his career by gaining significant attention in 2017 after a gag video he shared on Twitter quickly went viral. This initial online exposure led to broader recognition, and in the same year, he progressed to the semi-finals of Georgia’s Got Talent, establishing his presence in international talent shows.
His career trajectory further accelerated in 2018 with appearances on several international stages. Uekusa performed on ¡Tú sí que vales!, an international talent show, and subsequently reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent. In the same year, he advanced to the finale of France’s Got Talent. These consistent showings on popular talent programs cemented his reputation for distinctive and audience-engaging performances. By 2019, he had also performed on Spain’s Got Talent and was part of the superhero-themed comedy group “Bad X Ten” on Asia’s Got Talent, demonstrating his adaptability and range within the comedy genre.
Moving into the 2020s, Uekusa continued to expand his global footprint. In 2022, he featured on Bulgaria’s Got Talent and joined the “Yoshimoto Comedy Squad,” a YouTube collective specializing in non-verbal, improvisational comedy. The same year, he made a notable appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden as a surprise guest, following host James Corden’s previous acknowledgments of Uekusa’s viral video stunts. His impact was further highlighted in March 2023 when he was portrayed by Bowen Yang in a skit on Saturday Night Live, indicating his growing influence in global entertainment. Uekusa is particularly recognized for his humorous and often daring prop comic interpretations of the classic tablecloth trick, which has also gained him a substantial following on platforms like TikTok.
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