Hiroyuki Sanada's Ex-wife Satomi Tezuka & His Private Life Now
Satomi Tezuka was Hiroyuki Sanada's wife for seven years. After they went their separate ways, the actor kept his love life under wraps. Even so, rumors surfaced about him planning to marry another actress.
Sanada was born in October 1960 in Tokyo. His passion for acting began at a young age, and he appeared in several movies as a child. He rose to global fame following his notable performance in the 1978 action film "Shogun's Samurai."
Since then, he has had leading roles in award-winning movies; his most recent film is the 2023 action film "John Wick: Chapter 4," in which he plays Shimazu. While Sanada has been in the spotlight for years, he has managed to keep his love private.
Hiroyuki Sanada at TCL Chinese Theatre on March 20, 2023, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
However, we do know a few things about Hiroyuki Sanada's love life—he was married once to Satomi Tezuka, and after they divorced, speculations about him remarrying surfaced.
Hiroyuki Sanada Was Married for 7 Years
Sanada and Tezuka tied the knot in 1990 and divorced in 1997. At the time, Sanada was still trying to build his career in Hollywood, even though he had been acting in movies for decades. During their marriage, the pair welcomed two sons who are also pursuing acting careers.
While he may appear a serious guy on screen, Sanada has a soft spot for jazz music and baseball.
Hiroyuki Sanada's ex-wife, Satomi Tezuka, is also a successful actress in Japan. She began acting in the late 1970s, and her debut film was the 1978 action/drama film "At Noon," where she played Yuriko. The film tells the story of a boy who returns to his hometown to live with his parents.
While living with his parents, he tries to keep himself busy by finding a job fixing radios and TV sets; in the process, he reunites with an old school friend.
Tezuka has since starred in several Japanese movies and series. Her most recent work is in the romance series "Shômonai bokura no renai-ron," where she plays Momoko Tanimura.
Hiroyuki Sanada Was Reportedly Going to Marry Kyoka Suzuki
Sanada has kept his private life under wraps. All he shares on his Instagram page is his professional work, so it is unclear if he is currently seeing anyone. However, in 2010, rumors circulated online that Sanada was to marry Japanese actress Kyoka Suzuki. But during an interview, Suzuki denied the rumor, saying:
"It is untrue, and I am troubled by that sort of reporting. Actually, I have no intention of getting married. But every time I deny those rumors, the media ignore it."
The actress said she had no intentions of getting married and that her job is her main love, insisting she wants to act up until her later years. Suzuki, now 54, made her acting debut in the 1989 film "24 Hour Playboy" and has starred in several movies and series.
Hiroyuki Sanada at Japanese American Cultural & Community Center on August 3, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
A Glimpse into Hiroyuki Sanada's Private Life
Sanada, who is one of the best actors in Japan, is now globally known for his impressive performance in Hollywood productions such as the 2007 action/comedy film "Rush Hour 3" and the 2003 war/action "The Last Samurai," in which he starred alongside Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. He also co-starred with Keanu Reeves and Lance Reddick in the action film franchise "John Wick."
Before Sanada ventured into the movie business, he trained at Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club when he was 12, hoping to become a martial arts action movie star one day.
As Sanada leads a private life, he once revealed some of the things that keep his life interesting in an interview. While he may appear a serious guy on screen, Sanada has a soft spot for jazz music and baseball. He also likes gardening, fishing, and enjoying beautiful sunsets.
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