実力派(じつりょくは)

じつりょくは
noun
genuinely talented performer; person of real ability
personevaluation
1. person of genuine ability; talent-driven performer
Someone whose reputation rests on real skill rather than looks, popularity, or promotion. Used especially of singers, actors, and other performers.
彼(かれ)は実力派(じつりょくは)の俳優(はいゆう)だ。
He is a genuinely talented actor.
アイドルから実力派(じつりょくは)歌手(かしゅ)へと成長(せいちょう)した。
She grew from an idol into a singer of real ability.
地味(じみ)だが実力派(じつりょくは)ぞろいのチームで、下馬評(げばひょう)を覆(くつがえ)した。
It was an unflashy team full of genuinely skilled players, and they overturned the predictions.

Formed from 実力(じつりょく) (real ability) plus 〜派(は) (type). Carries clear praise, often with an implied contrast against performers who sell on image.

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Compare: 演技派(えんぎは) (skilled at acting specifically)
Compare: 個性派(こせいは) (distinctive type)
Compare: 技巧派 (finesse type)
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