Mackenyu Maeda, also known by his stage name Mackenyu Nitta, is a talented Japanese actor who enjoys great reputation both at home and abroad.
He is known for his good looks, martial arts skills and versatile acting skills. He rose to fame in 2016 when he played the role of Wataya Arata in the live-action trilogy of Chihayafuru.
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- Full name: Maeda Mackenyu
- Stage name: Shinma Kensuke
- Date of Birth: November 16, 1996
- Age: 27
- Birthplace: Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: Japanese
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.76 m
- Parents: Gordon Maeda, Mase Juri
- Siblings: Gordon Maeda, Juri Manase
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $5 million.
Early life and education
Mackenyu Maeda was born on November 16, 1996 in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, United States.
He was raised by his parents, Chiba Tamami and Japanese action film star Chiba Mana. Mackenyuu has two siblings – a half-sister named Manase Juri, his father’s daughter from his previous marriage, and a brother named Gordon.
McKeon attended Beverly Hills High School. His ethnicity is Japanese, but his specific religion is unknown.
Profession
Mackenyu’s acting career has steadily risen, starting with appearances on Japanese television and in films before his breakthrough role in the critically acclaimed Chihayafuru trilogy, for which he won the Japan Academy’s Newcomer of the Year Award.
Early critical success paved the way for McKeown’s foray into Hollywood, where he played a role in the science fiction film Pacific Rim: Uprising.
This marked a major leap forward in his career, expanding his global fan base and showcasing his acting versatility on the international stage.
Since then, McKeown has gone on to star in a variety of high-profile roles, showcasing his ability to seamlessly switch between action-packed roles and more dramatic, nuanced performances.
His recent roles as Roronoa Zoro in the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of the classic anime series One Piece, as well as his role as Seiya in Knights of the Zodiac, have further solidified his status as a rising star in the entertainment industry.
In 2018, Japanese actor Mackenyuu was appointed as the brand ambassador of Japanese men’s grooming brand GATSBY.
He starred in the TV commercial “GATSBY Cop” produced for the brand, alongside renowned Japanese actor Yuya Yagira.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @mackenyu X
- Twitter account: @Mackenyu1116
Personal life
Japanese actor Mackenyu Arata recently got married in January 2023. In the same month, he and his brother Maeda Gordon also married their partners outside the entertainment industry.
However, the couple chooses to keep their personal lives private, so details about McKeon Yo’s wife are limited.
Prior to this marriage, Nitta Mackenyu had dated actress Hirate Yurina. The details of their relationship and when they broke up have yet to be ascertained from the available information.
Filmography
- Chihayafuru Part 1 and Part 2 (2016)
- Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018)
- One Piece (2023)
- Knights of the Zodiac(2023)
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Chapter(2021)
net worth
Japanese actor, Yuu Makoto, has always tried to keep his financial details and net worth hidden from the public.
While the exact figure of his net worth is unknown, some unconfirmed sources estimate it to be around $5 million.
McKeon probably accumulated this wealth mainly through his successful acting career.
