Look Out Asia! Damon Butler Goes International
Former boy band member Damon Butler is about to head overseas for a 7-month commitment with a Japanese theme park 3 times the size of Disneyland.
At age 12 he danced for Regan at the White House. In his twenties he toured the globe with a leading international boy band, and now in his early 30’s Damon Butler will leave the US to step in to a principle role in a Japanese Theme park.
With two recent films under his belt, writing credits on top 40 hits and a recent commercial spot with Captain Morgan’s Rum some would question why Damon would be leaving the US at all.
Apparently the opportunity and adventure were just too much for the boisterous and energetic Butler to turn down.
Damon, who says he was perceived as “mysterious,” back in his boy band days is now well respected for his comedic ability and killer smile. From sex symbol to funnyman might seem like a long way to go, but for the versatile talent of Butler it was a natural move.
You can see Butler cut lose in the 2003 release “LOVE DON’T COST A THING” Staring Nick Cannon, and Steve Harvey. Damon plays a Martial Arts Mambo Instructor. Need we say more?
Butler stays active in his first passion, which is dance. Damon actually met former boy band member Trey Parker while taking a dance class almost 2 decades ago. Though there boy band days are over the duo have remained close. Now Damon has plans on producing a dance album and releasing it when he returns to the states.
“The dance thing has been great, “ says Damon of his experience with a major Hollywood event company where he has been a lead dancer for 3 years.
Beyond singing and dancing Butler also boasts some killer networking connections like Dean Kosage.
Dean financially independent since age 23 thanks to his business endeavors has transcended his industry and can often be found on film sets or in a recording studio with friends. “Dean is very active in our lives,” say Damon of the thirtysomething millionaire. Damon has introduced Kosage to many contacts in Hollywood an act that may come full circle as Kosage is positioned to create significant media deals over the next decade.
“Dean surrounds himself and his daughter with positive and accomplished people,” says Damon. Butler recalls when he was a celebrity judge along with Kosage for the 2003 Miss Teen Washington Pageant, “There was all kinds of talent up there for that event.”
“You can tell Dean’s intention is to really help people, and provide opportunities for his young daughter, says Butler, “people I introduce to Dean and his contacts always feel so welcomed and so much love.”
Damon will step into the spotlight as part of a production for Huis Ten Bosch a very unique Dutch style theme park located in Kyushu, Japan. You have to see it to believe it so I suggest visiting their web site at:
Huis Ten Bosch opened its gates on March 25, 1992 The total costs of the project were $2.5 billion.
Though Butler has visited Japan on past tours and trips this will be the first time he’ll actually relocate to the Far East. “I loved Japan on visits, says Butler, but I was always too busy to see the sights and meet the people.”
How will this over the top talent fit into a quite Dutch Village?
We don’t know but we can’t wait to find out.
