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T IG wiki| Nickname | Mack |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 27 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | November 16, 1996 |
| Real Name | Mackenyu Maeda |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Japanese-American |
| Birthplace | Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Mackenyu was born on November 16, 1996 who is a Japanese-American actor. You will be astonished to see that he is the son of famous actor & martial artist i.e., Sonny Chiba. Mackenyu gained fame by playing the role of Arata Wataya in the Chihayafuru live-action trilogy which earned him the Japan Academy Newcomers of the Year Award in 2017.
His journey began in Los Angeles, where he was born to Japanese parents, Sonny Chiba and Tamami Chiba. He attended Beverly Hills High School and participated in various activities like gymnastics, water polo, wrestling, and music. His interest in acting sparked at 15 when he watched a Japanese movie starring Haruma Miura, motivating him to pursue a career in Japan. In 2014, he took on lead roles in Take a Chance and Tadaima, showcasing his talent.
Mackenyu’s acting expanded to TV series and films like Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future and Chihayafuru Part I & II. He joined the American Netflix adaptation of One Piece as Roronoa Zoro.
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Mackenyu Education
Qualification: Graduated
College: Beverly Hills High School
Mackenyu Career
Profession: Actor
Net Worth: $5 million
Family & Relatives
Father: Sonny Chiba
Mother: Tamami Chiba
Brother: Gordon Maeda
Sister: Juri Manase
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Married to a non-celebrity woman
Facts You Never Knew About Mackenyu
- He learned horseback riding and Yabusame at the age of 7
- At the age of 8, he started practicing Kyokushin Karate
- He was placed third at the US kyokushin Karate Nationals in middle school
- In high school he did gymnastics, water polo, and wrestling (which made him the school’s representative for the latter)
- At the age of 10, he was also into music, playing piano
- Afterwards, participated in the brass band of his high school in Beverly Hills, playing saxophone, and flute
- At the age of 15, Mackenyu watched a Japanese movie and the actor who starred in it inspired him to pursue acting professionally in Japan
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Who is Mackenyu?
Mackenyu is a Japanese-American actor, born on 16 November, 1996 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, United States.
How old is Mackenyu?
Mackenyu is 27 years old as of February 2024.
How tall is Mackenyu?
Mackenyu is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m).
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