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Mackenyu Maeda (前田 真剣佑, Maeda Makken'yū, born November 16, 1996), known professionally as Mackenyu Arata [3] (Japanese: 新田 真剣佑, Hepburn: Arata Makken'yū) or simply Mackenyu (真剣佑, Makken'yū), is a Japanese actor. He is the son of actor and martial artist Sonny Chiba.
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Mackenyu. Actor: One Piece. Mackenyu was born in Los Angeles, November 16, 1996, and is the son of actor, producer, director, and martial artist Shin'ichi Chiba.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Tokyo, Japan
- He’s the son of a legendary actor. Mackenyu is the son of the late Sonny Chiba (real name Sadaho Maeda), an actor and martial artist. Chiba received recognition for his work both in Japan and the US.
- Mackenyu was born in the US. The actor was born in Los Angeles and spent part of his childhood in the US. He even attended Beverly Hills High School.
- He had an illustrious career even before ‘One Piece’ Mackenyu started his career with supporting roles in movies, Buzz (So-On: The Five Oyaji) and Yo nimo Kimyo na Montagari.
- He showcased his acting calibre early on. When he was 16 years old, Mackenyu landed his first lead role in a feature film called Take a Chance. The same year, he starred in Taidaima which won the Best Narrative Short at the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival.
- HE IS THE SON OF THE LATE SONNY CHIBA, AN ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST, AND ONE OF JAPAN'S MOST FAMOUS STARS. Sonny Chiba received many acting accolades in Japan throughout his career and was also internationally recognised as the primary Japanese martial arts actor in the 80s and 90s.
- MACKENYU HAS TWO SIBLINGS, BOTH OF WHOM ARE ALSO IN SHOWBIZ. His older half-sister Juri Manase, 48, was the trainer and stunt double for Lucy Liu in Kill Bill.
- HE IS A MAN OF MANY TALENTS. Mackenyu, who grew up in Los Angeles and went to Beverly Hills High School, is skilled in karate and gymnastics. He is also a water polo player and was part of his high school’s wrestling team.
- IT’S NOT HIS FIRST TIME STARRING IN A LIVE ADAPTATION OF A MANGA. In fact, Mackenyu’s filmography is pretty much an anime lover's dream. He has starred in the live adaption of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2017), Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021), Fullmetal Alchemist (2022), and Knights Of The Zodiac (2023).
Sep 12, 2023 · Those who didn’t know Mackenyu before One Piece might consider the actor the show’s biggest ‘breakout’ star. But in fact, he’s been acting since his teenage years. With his irresistible charisma and charm, it’s natural to fall down the Mackenyu rabbit hole. We don’t blame you.
Sep 5, 2023 · Thanks to his teen idol good looks and action hero physique, fans of the show have showered Mackenyu with praise, with one netizen saying they “couldn’t find a flaw on his handsome face even if they tried”. He doesn't just look like the perfect specimen though. Here are some things about Mackenyu that might make you love him more.
