Chicago Fire’s 10th season is coming to an end (the finale airs on January 19, 2022), and it’s time to honor some of TV’s bravest characters. In that regard, Hanako Greensmith is Violet Mikami on Chicago Fire.
Read on for everything you need to know about Hanako, from her parents and heritage to her husband/boyfriend and tattoos. Read on.
Hanako Greensmith’s Legacy: Was She Japanese?
Yes and no. Her nationality is American. Hanako Greensmith was born in the United States. But she has Japanese and British blood. Her mother is of Japanese descent and her father is of British descent.
Hanako Greensmith Parents’ Nationality
Hanako Greensmith’s mother is Chizuko Ishikawa, a classical musician from Tokyo, Japan. Chizuko left Japan at a very young age and moved to the United States. Hanako has a close relationship with her mother. Hanako can be seen congratulating her mother on Mother’s Day and her birthday.
Furthermore, Chizuko’s father, Hisashi Ishikawa (Hanako’s cool grandfather), passed away on May 19, 2018. In a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather, Hanako wrote, ‘Now, more than ever, I realize how precious time and memories are. His famous and familiar words in our family – “Grandpa is waiting for me” – have never rang truer. I know you are waiting for me, Grandpa. See you next time.’
Hanako Greensmith’s father is Clive Greensmith, another classical musician from England. He is famous for being part of the Tokyo String Quartet. As a musician, he has worked at some of the most prestigious venues in the world such as Suntory Hall (Tokyo), Carnegie Hall (New York), Sydney Opera House, South Bank (London), etc.
You can read more about him on his website.
Does Hanako Greensmith have a husband?
No. But Hanako Greensmith has a boyfriend. His name is Gabe. We don’t know his exact full name but he is on Instagram as @gabezetter. They started dating in 2016. They celebrated their “365 days of happiness” on May 7, 2017.
Gabe often appears on Hanako’s Instagram, especially when they’re on vacation or on Gabe’s birthday. And they’re still together.
Even in her show Chicago Fire, Hanako doesn’t have a husband. Her marital status is single.
Hanako Greensmith Tattoo
In January 2019, Hanako Greensmith posed for a photo shoot and portraits. In the photos, she was covered in colorful tattoos, from her arms to her chest and neck. She posted one of the photos with the caption, “Thank you @natashajanardan and @tattly for letting me live my tattoo dreams… in a very. Big way.”
It looks like the tattoo isn’t permanent. At least, the one on her arm isn’t permanent. Because in the current photos, she doesn’t have any tattoos on her arm.
Hanako Greensmith Net Worth
As mentioned earlier, Hanako Greensmith is best known for her role as Violet Mikami on the NBC firefighter drama series Firehouse 51 in Chicago. Her character Violet is a paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department.
Hanako began playing Violet in season 8 of the show. During seasons 8 and 9, Violet was only a supporting character. But she was promoted to one of the main characters in season 10 of the show.
In an interview with Fangirlish, Hanako opened up about her experience playing Violet. She said that she felt comfortable “hiding behind Violet’s confidence.” She also added that in the future, she would like her character to “open up more.”
You can find the interview with Fangirlish mentioned above in the article titled “Hanako Greensmith Talks About Finding Her Place in ‘Chicago Fire’”.
Fun fact: Violet’s last name is not mentioned in the show. However, it is mentioned on various fan sites.
Outside of Chicago Fire, Hanako doesn’t have much acting experience. According to her IMDb profile, she has 5 acting credits. She made her television debut in 2018 on a show called Bull. On that show, she played the supporting role of Veronica Hill and appeared in one episode.
Likewise, in 2019, Hanako worked on a short film called Cave XR, playing the character Ayara. That same year, she also appeared in an episode of FBI as Bonnie Snow. In 2020, she got her big break with Chicago Fire. Furthermore, she has also appeared in Chicago Med, which exists in the same universe as Chicago Fire, as Violet Mikami.
Regarding education, Hanako attended Dobbs Ferry High School and the Pre-Collegiate Department of the Manhattan School of Music. For her college, she studied BFA – Musical Theatre at Pace University.
Hanako also acted in a few musicals early in her career. She performed in the musical Halona and Ophelia. Her other stage work was An Interview with God, written by Ken Aguodo and directed by Perry Lang.
Related FAQs
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How old is Hanako Greensmith?
As of January 2022, Hanako Greensmith is 25 years old. She was born on November 12, 1996. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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How tall is Hanako Greensmith?
Hanako Greensmith is no more than 5 feet 5 inches tall.
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Does Hanako Greensmith use Twitter?
We couldn’t find Hanako on Twitter. But she is on Instagram and Facebook. Her Instagram handle is @hanakogreensmith.
Other interesting facts about Hanako:
Hanako likes Momo.
And Hanako loved that Sandra Oh was nominated for an Emmy for Best Actress, making her the first Asian American woman to be nominated for an Emmy for Best Actress.