Taiko Katono
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Taiko Katono | |
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| Born | October 27, 1992 |
| Occupations | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Children | 1 |
Taiko Katono (上遠野 太洸, Katōno Taikō; born October 27, 1992[2]) is a Japanese actor and model who was affiliated with Evergreen Entertainment. He left the agency in March 2019 after 8 years and is now a freelancer. He is best known for his role as the character, Chase/Mashin Chaser/Kamen Rider Chaser from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
Career
In March 2011, Katono's debut in the compilation album Tokyo Ragga Lovers2 as a jacket model.[5] In the same year in May, his acting debut in raising army performance came alongside the Junon Super Boy Contest.[1] He appeared in television dramas, films, and stage plays.[6] In 2012, Katono was selected in the magazine The Television Zoom!! Vol. 7 The Year the Expectation of the U-22 Actor as number one.[7]
In 2014, he starred in the Japan tour of New York City's transvestite ballet Grand Diva. He had no ballet experience and received training in New York for the role.[1][8]
Personal life
On July 20, 2024, Katono announced his marriage to actress and former Kamen Joshi member Misa Kubota.[9] On December 18, 2024, he announced his son's birth.[10]
