Gaku Sano
Japanese actor and Kamen Rider Gaim lead.
Gaku Sano is a Japanese actor best known for portraying Kouta Kazuraba, the main character of Kamen Rider Gaim. He rose to prominence after winning the Junon Super Boy Contest 2011.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 3 April 1992
- Birthplace
- Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 2012–present
- Known for
- Kōta Kazuraba (Kamen Rider Gaim)
- Spouse
- Keiko Sawaguchi (2023)
- Relatives
- Kei Sano (twin brother)
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Biography
Sano began participating in the Junon Super Boy Contest as a child. In November 2011, while a college student, he won the Grand Prix among 13,228 applicants. He made his acting debut in February 2012 in the theatre play Sakura, later appearing in TV dramas and variety shows such as Geinō-kai tokugi-ō kettei-sen Teppen and All-Star Thanksgiving. In 2012 he won the sports competition reality show Sports Danshi Grand Prix. His film debut came in 2013 with a main role in The Road Less Travelled, and that same year he starred as the lead in Kamen Rider Gaim, his first main TV drama role.
Personal life
Gaku Sano and his twin brother Kei were born on April 3, 1992. Gaku started acting in the early 2010s, notably playing the lead in Kamen Rider Gaim in 2013. Kei, meanwhile, played college soccer at Aichi Gakuin University from 2014 to 2015 before turning professional, joining St. Andrews F.C. in 2021–2022 and Sirens F.C. in 2022–2023, with recruitment to PSS Sleman ongoing as of 2023. In May 2023, Gaku announced his marriage to former predia idol Keiko Sawaguchi after a seven-year relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Gaku Sano born?
Gaku Sano was born on 3 April 1992 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What is Gaku Sano known for?
Gaku Sano is known for Kōta Kazuraba (Kamen Rider Gaim).
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