Laurier Tiernan, a queer interdisciplinary poet and multidisciplinary artist, splits their time between Tokyo and Edmonton. Their writing has been published internationally, their music aired worldwide, and their voiceover resumé includes NHK programs. Their first illustrated poetry book - Fifty-Five Ways to Survive - was published by Durvile & UpRoute (Calgary) in August of 2025, and Tiernan currently hosts the radio show “Tiernan depuis Tokyo” on CKRP, in Alberta.

Laurier Tiernan

Laurier Tiernan, a queer interdisciplinary poet and multidisciplinary artist, splits their time between Tokyo and Edmonton. Their writing has been published internationally, their music aired worldwide, and their voiceover resumé includes NHK programs. Their first illustrated poetry book - Fifty-Five Ways to Survive - was published by Durvile & UpRoute (Calgary) in August of 2025, and Tiernan currently hosts the radio show “Tiernan depuis Tokyo” on CKRP, in Alberta.

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Laurier Tiernan, a queer interdisciplinary poet and
multidisciplinary artist, splits their time between
Tokyo and Edmonton. Their writing has been
published internationally, their music aired worldwide,
and their voiceover resumé includes NHK programs.
Their first illustrated poetry book - Fifty-Five Ways to Survive - was published by Durvile & UpRoute (Calgary) in August of 2025, and
Tiernan currently hosts the radio show “Tiernan depuis
Tokyo” on CKRP, in Alberta.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Host at CKRP Radio (Canada)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Host of 'Tiernan Depuis Tokyo' (French) on CKRP Radio.
Voiceover Artist at NHK Radio Kiso 1
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Voiceover for NHK Radio Kiso 1.
Voiceover Artist at NHK Radio Business English for Beginners
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Voiceover for English-learning program.
DJ at Karma Radio Network
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Internet Radio DJ.
DJ at CIRO
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Host of 'Tiernan Takes Over' DJ program.
Student Radio DJ at J.H. Picard High School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
Student radio DJ (French).
Actor at Fuji TV
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Appeared in Fuji TV's 'Unbelievable' TV show as childhood friend of terrorist.
Commercial Actor at McDonald's
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Commercial appearance as secret service police.
Guitarist at Canon promotional video
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Guitarist in Canon promotional video.
Actor at Yokai Daisenso: Guardians
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Dracula in Yokai Daisenso: Guardians.
Staff at TBS drama 'RIkokatsu'
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Last episode (company staff).
Commercial Actor at BIZREACH
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Zombie in BIZREACH commercial.
Actor at Lotto 6 TV commercial
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Bassist in Lotto 6 TV commercial.
Designer at Kanden
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Designer in Kanden commercial.
Guitarist at Canon promotional video
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Guitarist in Canon promotional video.
Chef at TBS 'Grand Maison Tokyo'
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Role as chef in TBS drama promotion.
Piano Judge at Mitsubachi to Enrai
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Piano competition judge in the film.
Singer at NHK Banana Zero Music
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Singer in NHK Banana Zero Music.
Show Reporter at NHK TV 'Tokyo Eye'
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Show reporter for Tokyo Eye (NHK).
Guitarist at SMAP PV 'Otherside'
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Guitarist in SMAP music video ‘Otherside’.
Guitarist at Ayaka music video 'No End'
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Guitarist in Ayaka's 'No End' music video.
Voice/Narration at NHK 'Sushitown' (Japanese)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Voices of narrator (Soy Sauce, Squid, Mr Kanpyo-maki) in Japanese.
Voice/Narration at NHK 'Sushitown' (English)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Voices of narrator (Soy Sauce, Squid, Mr Kanpyo-maki) in English.
Judge / Narrator at AGF Eco-Pacchin
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Commercial judge narration for AGF Eco-Pacchin.
Zombie at NTT Fletts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Zombie in NTT Fletts commercial.
Narrator at SB Happy Fami Kare
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Narrator in SB Happy Fami Kare TV commercial.
Actor at Jang Keun-suk music video 'Abracadabra'
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Horse trainer character.
Actor at Book Live
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Main actor and theme song singer in Book Live commercial.
Bass Guitarist at Yazawa Eikichi 'Jammin’ All Night'
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Bass guitarist in music video.
Backing Vocal at Uno commercial soundtrack
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Backing vocals for Uno commercial soundtrack.
Voice / Narration at Né-net commercial soundtrack
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
All voices for Né-net commercial soundtrack.
Actor at Two GREE 'Columbus' commercials
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Appeared in Columbus commercials with Fukuyama Masahiro.
Voice / Science Presenter at NHK's 'Dai Kagaku Jikken'
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Attempt to break glass with the human voice.
Model at YOKE (Japanese brand)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Modeling work; 2020 Spring/Summer.
Model at The New Order Magazine (England)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Model appearance in international publication.
Album Cover Model at D’Erlanger ‘J’aime la vie’
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Album cover modeling.
Runway Model at Writtenafterwards fashion show
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Runway model at a fashion show.
Voiceover / Narration at Amazon promotion video
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Voiceover for Amazon promo video.
Voiceover / Narration at Toshiba promotion video
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Narration for Toshiba promo video.
Voiceover / Narration at Uniqlo promotion video
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Narration for Uniqlo promo video.
Voiceover / Narration at Tao Engineering promotional video
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Narration for Tao Engineering promo video.
Narrator at Suiburu promotional video
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Narration for Suiburu promotional video.
Narrator at Mikasa Sangyo Co. Ltd. promotional video
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Narration for Mikasa Sangyo promotional video.
Narrator at Yamakita no Omineiri promotional video
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Narration for Yamakita no Omineiri promotional video.
Radio Host at CKRP Radio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Host of 'Tiernan Depuis Tokyo' (French)
Internet Radio DJ at Karma Radio Network
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
DJ on Internet Radio
DJ Host at CIRO
January 1, 2008 - Present
Host of 'Tiernan Takes Over'
Actor at McDonald's
January 1, 2023 - Present
Commercial (secret service police)
Actor at Canon
January 1, 2023 - Present
Guitarist in promotional video
Actor at BIZREACH
January 1, 2020 - Present
Commercial (zombie)
Musician at Lotto 6 TV
January 1, 2020 - Present
TV commercial (bassist)
Actor at Mitsubachi to Enrai
January 1, 2019 - Present
Piano competition judge
Reporter at NHK TV 'Tokyo Eye'
January 1, 2015 - Present
Show reporter
Guitarist at SMAP
January 1, 2015 - Present
PV 'Otherside'
Guitarist at Ayaka
January 1, 2015 - Present
Music video 'No End'
Narrator/Voice Actor at NHK Sushitown
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Voices of the narrator, Soy Sauce, Squid, and Mr. Kanpyo-maki (Japanese)
Narrator/Voice Actor at NHK Sushitown
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Voices of the narrator, Soy Sauce, Squid, and Mr. Kanpyo-maki (English)
Judge at AGF Eco-Packin
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Commercial judge
Voice/Acting at NTT Fletts
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Zombie
Bassist at Yazawa Eikichi
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Music video 'Jammin' All Night'
Voice/Backing Vocals at Uno
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Commercial soundtrack (backing vocals)
Voice/Voice Artist at Né-net
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Commercial soundtrack (all voices)
Actor/Voice at Two GREE
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Columbus commercials with Fukuyama Masahiro
Voice/Stage at NHK's Dai Kagaku Jikken
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Attempt to break glass with the human voice

Education

Diploma at Selkirk College
January 1, 2001 - January 7, 2026
Professional Music Dept., Sound Engineering Major (Graduated with Honors) at Selkirk College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

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