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Roronoa Zoro’s Actor Mackenyu from theOne PieceLive-Action has become a fan favorite, just like his character, due to his appealing appearance, great action sequences, and charm. Mackenyu has earned the popularity and affection of the fans by starring inOne Piecelive-action. His career in the film industry has been inspirational, and he is now on his way to becoming one of the finest. Mackenyu has been in the acting business for a long time. He has been in several live-action films as well as other films.
Mackenyu’s family has been in the acting industry for a long time. His father, brother, and half-sister have all been a part of the film business. Despite that, he was never pressured into acting. It was his own decision and his father’s advice helped him with it.
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Mackenyu’s Father Gave Him Life-Changing Advice
Mackenyu has been witnessing the industry since childhood as his father Sony Chiba, was a legendary actor and martial artist. Despite his background in the entertainment industry, he was never pressured into becoming an actor by his father. Instead, he took inspiration from Japanese actor Haruma Miura. In an interview withVogue, he talked about how he developed a love for acting and how his father’s advice helped him find his path.
“I have been very familiar with the industry since I was a little boy, but my father never pressured me into being an actor. It was something that slowly developed inside me over time. The most important thing I learned from him was to find my path in the industry. Just to be myself.”
He also talked about how his father advised him to just be himself which helped him gain success in the industry from such a young age. Mackenyu’s love for acting developed itself and his urge to become an actor brought the fan-favorite Zoro inOne PieceLive-Action.
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Beginning of Mackenyu’s Acting Career
Mackenyu started acting when he was 16 years old. Initially, he got small roles, but as his career elevated, he started getting roles in live-action, movies and other series. He also made quite a noise in Hollywood by starring in movies likePacific RimandKnights of the Zodiac. Finally, he got a chance to show his talent through Zoro inOne Piecelive-action. While talking withNumero Netherlandsabout the start of his career, Mackenyu said:
“Initially, I wasn’t sure I was going to be an actor. But when I got into my teens, the acting bug hit me. I wasn’t sure how things were going to go, but my manager saw me in a short project when I was 16 and was impressed. That was the start and acting opportunities followed.”
Mackenyu was a part of a small project which got him noticed by his manager and his journey into the world of acting began. And now he has become one of the most loved actors in the live-action industry, especially amongOne Piecefans.
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Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
