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Hiroyuki Sanada and His Ex Wife Satomi Tezuka Were Married for Seven Years

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, renowned for his role in Shōgun, shared an enduring marital relationship with his ex-wife Satomi Tezuka, lasting for…

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Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, renowned for his role in Shōgun, shared an enduring marital relationship with his ex-wife Satomi Tezuka, lasting for a significant span of seven years.

Sanada and Tezuka exchanged vows in 1990, surrounded by their closest friends and family members. Throughout their time together, the former couple intentionally kept their marital life shielded from public scrutiny.

They also rarely made public appearances together, which consequently resulted in limited information about the intricacies of their relationship.

However, despite sharing seven fruitful years, the actor and Tezuka encountered challenges in their marriage, leading to their eventual decision to part ways in July 1997.

Hiroyuki Sanada has two children with his ex-wife Satomi Tezuka

Sanada and Tezuka share two children, a son and a daughter — yet they have opted to keep their identities confidential, maintaining a level of privacy regarding their family life.

Hiroyuki Sanada remains silent about his children. (Source: Wikiblog)

After their divorce, the actor’s ex-wife obtained custody of their children. As a result, it remains unclear what kind of relationship Sanada maintains with his children at present.

Additionally, he has refrained from sharing any pictures of them on his social media accounts, nor has he discussed them on any public platforms.

Hiroyuki Sanada’s current relationship status

Following the separation from his former wife, Sanada has maintained a reserved stance regarding his romantic life, refraining from divulging any details about his current relationship status.

A thorough examination of his Instagram profile reveals a conspicuous absence of any pictures hinting at potential romantic involvement, with the majority of his posts centering around his professional endeavors.

Hiroyuki Sanada leads a single life. (Source: The week)

For instance, on December 18, 2023, he shared a promotional image of the Shōgun’s poster, accompanied by the caption, “Shōgun Premieres 2/27/24 on Hulu and FX in the U.S., and Disney+ in Japan. #ShogunFX #LordToranaga.”

Moreover, the actor has not been romantically linked with any of his co-stars up to the present date. This underscores his deliberate efforts to maintain a clear boundary between his personal and professional lives.

Hiroyuki Sanada’s role in ‘Shōgun’

Sanada assumed the pivotal role of Lord Yoshi Toranaga in the historical drama Shōgun, while also serving as one of the series’ producers.

Reflecting on his contribution to Shōgun, the actress articulated, “When I came to Hollywood, my mission was to show our culture correctly. If there was a wall between East and West, I want to break it down. So yes, dreams come true.”

He then reminisced about the impact of the original 1980 miniseries Shogun, starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune, acknowledging its significance in Japanese media.

Hiroyuki Sanada aims to use ‘SHOGUN’ as a way “to introduce our culture to the world correctly.”

“I thought [this series] was a great opportunity to make an authentic samurai drama in Hollywood.”

(Source: https://t.co/ZIsxuU2cv3) pic.twitter.com/EvWodJkxii

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)

Despite his celebrated career in Japan, including roles as ninjas and samurai, and a notable appearance in The Ring, Sanada initially hesitated to engage with Japanese stories in Hollywood.

However, in his role as a producer on Shōgun, he discovered profound fulfillment, remarking, “I had a team for the first time, ever.”

Moreover, the actor disclosed that he faced fresh challenges every day, yet he remained steadfast in his efforts to improve the authenticity and quality of the production, to resonate with discerning Japanese audiences.

Additionally, the series director, Justin Marks, praised Sanada’s significant engagement, emphasizing his contributions not solely as the lead actor but also as a meticulous collaborator in attaining cinematic excellence.

Hiroyuki Sanada’s early life and career

Sanada was born on October 12, 1960, in Tokyo, Japan. However, he has kept his parents’ identity undisclosed. The actor was first discovered by an entertainer while he played with the son of actor Kokichi Takada, who lived in the same condominium.

After working as a model for a children’s magazine, he joined the Himawari Theatre Group at the age of five. He made his film debut in 1966 in the Onkyo yakuza film Game of Chance alongside Shinichi ‘Sonny’ Chiba, reprising his role in two sequels released the following year.

Initially, the actor harbored aspirations of becoming an action movie star, but later, he transitioned into a journey of martial arts training, starting with Shorinji Kempo and immersing himself in Kyokushin kaikan karate.

Concurrently, he developed a fondness for baseball from the tender age of eight, assuming the role of a catcher and refining his athletic prowess. By the age of 11, he embarked on training with Chiba’s Japan Action Club, where he honed his martial arts skills under Chiba’s guidance, ultimately emerging as his protégé.

I’d like to celebrate a largely underestimated working actor.

Hiroyuki Sanada has appeared in Sunshine (2007), Life (2017), Lost, Westworld, Extant, Helix, Avengers: Endgame, John Wick 4, Speed Racer, The Wolverine…

He’s really good. He deserves bigger roles. ? pic.twitter.com/Q2osK3aJty

— The Spaceshipper ? (@TheSpaceshipper)

Upon entering high school, Sanada made a pivotal decision to prioritize his academic studies, heeding Chiba’s advice to step back from performing arts activities.

However, in 1978, his passion for the performing arts reignited when he successfully auditioned for the movie Shogun’s Samurai, marking his return to the world of acting with renewed fervor.

In addition to his film endeavors, the actor showcased his theatrical talents on the prestigious stage of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), gracing audiences with his performances in the acclaimed production of King Lear in 1999 and 2000.

His exceptional contributions to the arts earned him the distinguished title of Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2002.

Transitioning seamlessly between stage and screen, Sanada made his mark on television with a notable role in the ABC TV series Lost, where he portrayed Dogen, a formidable member of The Others, during its sixth and final season in 2010.

Furthermore, in 2013, he captivated audiences with his appearance in the epic adventure film 47 Ronin, further solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished actor.

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TXT’s Yeonjun is Allegedly Dating His Girlfriend Yunjin From LE SSERAFIM

K-pop idols are known for keeping their dating history private and rarely talking about it.Most of the time, their talking about their girlfriend or…

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K-pop idols are known for keeping their dating history private and rarely talking about it.

Most of the time, their talking about their girlfriend or boyfriend has led them into career-breaking scandals. As a result, they keep their dating life out of the spotlight.

TOMORROW X TOGETHER, aka TXT’s Yeonjun, is the same. To date, he has not talked about his dating history or if he has a girlfriend.

PLEASE CALM DOWN pic.twitter.com/MBHF6aasjI

— hourly yeonjun (@hourlyjjunie)

His dating history is unknown as well since he has never revealed if he has dated anyone in the past. So generally, his fans and followers believe that he is single. 

That being said, he has been rumored to be dating fellow K-pop idol, Yunjin from LE SSERAFIM. Here is all we know.

Is Yunjin Yeonjun’s girlfriend?

At the time of writing, neither Yeonjun nor Yunjin have talked about their dating history. They have never admitted to being in a relationship.

However, some netizens noticed signs that led them to believe that Yunjin was Yeonjun’s girlfriend. In January 2023, they were eager to ship the two stars together after discovering the alleged evidence of their relationship, which was supposedly stolen from Yunjin’s private Spotify account.

Yeonjun is allegedly dating his girlfriend, Yunjin. (Source: Instagram)

The account, titled ‘Huh Yunjin,’ had some songs she had previously suggested to admirers. The dating allegations were fueled by a sketch used as her profile photo, which depicted a girl and boy who looked very similar to Yunjin and Yeonjun, donning clothing and hair colors they’ve both worn in the past.

The painting has elements that are true to the artists’ original style in real life as well. Yeonjun was drawn precisely as he appeared with his blue hair and several piercings. 

Yunjin, for her part, presented a photograph of herself together with her gold earrings. Yunjin’s doodle mirrored her own designs used in music videos for self-produced songs such as ‘I ≠ DOLL’ and ‘Love You Twice.’ 

yunjin and yeonjun dating “scandal” started because of a Spotify playlist??? bffr rn

— rin~rin ☁️? (@shine_mingki)

Not only this, netizens noticed how close Yeonjun and his alleged girlfriend were on Hybe’s Fifteen Nights on a Business Trip. Both Yeonjun’s group, TXT, and Yunjin’s group, LE SSERAFIM, belong to the same label, Hybe.

So, when they were playing games, netizens noted subtle signs and claimed that the duo were dating. For instance, when all the idols were lining up, Yeonjun allegedly tried to come behind Yunjin.

But in the end, Kazuha, Yunjin’s fellow team member from LE SSERAFIM, came behind her. But Yunjin let Kazuha go in front of her in the line, and she ended up standing beside her alleged boyfriend.

yeonjun and yunjin the couple of the year pic.twitter.com/9LS7o56G4m

— yeonjunkarina? (@yeonjunkarina)

These are the two major pieces of evidence that netizens have claimed to support the dating history between Yeonjun and his supposed girlfriend. Even though the rumor started in January 2023, it has continued to this date.

Whenever there is a dating rumor of an unnamed K-pop idol, many netizens believe that it is of Yeonjun and Yunjin, and at times, the rumors have spread around like wildfire. MOA and FEARNOT, the fanbase of TXT and LE SSERAFIM, respectively, have always defended the idols.

They contended that a Spotify account cannot be used to determine the authenticity of allegations. They believe it is simpler to combine them as labelmates rather than create a fake dating history between the duo.

Yeonjun has never talked about his dating history. (Source: Instagram)

Most of the MOA and FEARNOT have taken a neutral attitude, requesting that people not speculate on their personal lives and leave them alone. However, some of them believe that it is a plot against TXT’s Yeonjun and Yunjin, as the former is set to come back shortly, and LE SSERAFIM is growing in popularity.

They also noticed a pattern that whenever TXT is having a comeback, there are rumors and dating scandals about Yeonjun having a girlfriend. For instance, in January 2023, they announced their comeback, their fifth EP, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION, which was released on January 27, 2023.

At the time of writing, in March 2024, TXT announced its first comeback of the year. At the same time, the rumors of Yeonjun dating and having a girlfriend are at an all-time high.

TXT’s return mini-album, Minisode 3: Tomorrow, will be released on April 1 at 6 p.m. KST/5 a.m. ET. Minisode 3: Tomorrow will be the group’s sixth extended play release since their debut.

TXT’s Yeonjun’s bio 

Yeonjun is a South Korean singer-songwriter and rapper signed to Big Hit Music. He is a member of the boy group TXT. 

Yeonjun auditioned for Big Hit Music (formerly Big Hit Entertainment) with BTS’s song ‘Boy In Luv.’ After his success, Big Hit hired him as a trainee in 2014.

His training time of five years, from 2014-2019, is the longest among all Big Hit performers. This includes his TXT teammates. 

thank you for being our beautiful sky and universe, yeonjun

OUR ONE AND ONLY YEONJUN pic.twitter.com/rnDXtA4V4k

— hourly yeonjun (@hourlyjjunie)

Before joining Big Hit, Yeonjun was a Cube Entertainment trainee. Yeonjun was announced as the first member of TXT on January 10, 2019, when he released a teaser video on YouTube.

TXT, which includes Yeonjun, comprises of five members: Soobin, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and HueningKai. They made their debut on March 4, 2019, with The Dream Chapter: Star, an EP. 

The EP debuted and peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and the Billboard World Albums Chart, and it reached the US Billboard 200 at number 140, making it the highest-charting debut album by a male K-pop group at the time. Its main single ‘Crown’ debuted at number one on the Billboard World Digital Songs list. 

Since then, they have broken many records as their fanbase grows bigger every year. Apart from TXT, Yeonjun has built a name for himself. 

It was reported on December 29, 2020, that he would play a cameo part in the last episode of the South Korean series Live On, which aired on January 12, 2021. He was confirmed on October 4, 2021, to be featured on the song ‘Blockbuster’ from ENHYPEN’s debut studio album DIMENSION: DILEMMA, which was released on October 12, 2021.

Yeonjun, along with his group member Taehyun, participated in the American singer Salem Ilese’s current track ‘PS5,’ which was released on her latest EP Unsponsored Content on February 23, 2022.

[240225] SBS Inkigayo On-site photo — MC Yeonjun pic.twitter.com/UO9YXR6S6B

— yawnzone (@allaboutyeonjun)

He was named the next MC of the South Korean music show Inkigayo on March 15, 2022, alongside South Korean actress Roh Jeong-eui and actor Seo Bum-june. He held his debut show on April 13, 2022, and to date, holds the position of an MC at the reputed music show.

On July 8, 2022, Yeonjun was named the new ambassador and guest creative director for the Unisex streetwear company Privé Alliance. He was the only member with a separate Instagram from his K-pop group.

At the time of writing, his Instagram, @yawnzzn, has over 17.4M followers.

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Yanet Garcia and Boyfriend Lewis Howes Break Up: What Went Wrong and Her New Partner

Former Mexican weathercaster Yanet Garcia and her long-time boyfriend Lewis Howes, an American author, allegedly had broken up.In the past few weeks,…

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Yanet Garcia and Boyfriend Lewis Howes Break Up: What Went Wrong and Her New Partner

Former Mexican weathercaster Yanet Garcia and her long-time boyfriend Lewis Howes, an American author, allegedly had broken up.

In the past few weeks, rumors have been circulating that Garcia and Howes have ended theirs over two years-long romance. But, it now seems that the gossips are very much true.

Garcia Has Deleted Every Post Related to Howes

It looks like the glamorous model is trying to remove every aspect of her former lover from her life. And, one of the major things she has done for that is deleting every picture she has shared alongside him on her social media handles.

Ever since Garcia and Howes began dating, both of them were very open about their relationship. They usually shared pictures alongside each other, wish on each other’s birthdays, celebrate Valentine’s Day, and so on.

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But, now that they are no longer together, Garcia has been removing every memory from her social media handles, except the one from her 30th birthday. As for Garcia’s now ex-boyfriend [Howes], it seems as if he is keeping those memories.

Unlike Garcia, Howes has not deleted any of those pictures from his social media handles, mainly on his Instagram handle. If we look into his Instagram, the pictures of the duo from their dating anniversary and several other occasions can be clearly seen.

The last time the podcast host shared a picture alongside Garcia was on April 11, 2021, while they were in Malibu, California. Before that, on March 17, he had wished her on the occasion of her birthday.

The Reason behind Their Split

When Garcia and Howes began dating and their relationship was made public, many believed that their bond was strong and would stay together for a long time. However, that didn’t happen.

While there are many reasons for a relationship to end, Garcia and Howes’ togetherness ended due to quite the bizarre reason. It all started in April when the Mexican model joined OnlyFans, a content subscription service.

Howes was unhappy with her joining OnlyFans. Later, it seems like the same topic became the reason behind their separation. Their separation was confirmed when one follower of Garcia asked if she has a boyfriend, and she declined it.

Currently, it is reported that Garcia is living in New York, where she works as a certified health coach and also does photo sessions for her OnlyFans account.

Garcia Might Have Found New Boyfriend

As per some reports, Garcia has already found a new boyfriend. It is believed that she is in a relationship with Dr. Mike Varshavski, better known as Dr. Mike.

Mike is a specialist in family medicine and an internet personality with over 4 million followers on his Instagram handle. He was even named as ‘The Sexiest Doctor Alive’ in People magazine’s 2015 issue.

Although there is no official confirmation of the two’s romance, they follow each other on Instagram and even liked their Instagram pictures. Only time will tell if there is any romance between them.

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Wells Adams Explains Why His Marriage with Sarah Hyland Is Hard

Bachelor in Paradise star Wells Adams recently announced that his marriage with actress Sarah Hyland is going hard. He took to TikTok to explain the…

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Bachelor in Paradise star Wells Adams recently announced that his marriage with actress Sarah Hyland is going hard. He took to TikTok to explain the reason why he thinks marriage is hard, which caught the attention of many fans.

Adams and Hyland have been married since 2018 and started dating a year back. They have been showcasing their romantic relationship quite publicly since the beginning.

On March 15, 2024, Adams posted a TikTok video stitching to a woman asking to explain what you meant by marriage is hard. He then shared a video where he is seen yelling, “What?? I can’t hear you.”

Through the video, we can hear a faint sound of Hyland saying something that the Bachelor in Paradise star doesn’t seem to understand. He then says, “That’s why it’s hard. It’s nothing but your spouse trying to talk to you from a different room and you can’t hear anything.”

@wellsadams

This is why marriage is hard. @Sarah Hyland

♬ original sound – wellsadams

This was a very interesting yet humorous take on why marriage was hard. The video immediately garnered more than 135k likes and more than 1.9 million views.

This video also received more than 900 comments, with some expressing their difficulties in marriage while others commented on their relationship.

One fan wrote, “You’re married to Sarah Hyland that makes it a little easier,” while another commented “lol!! my husband just asked why I do that.”

Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams Relationship Timeline

The love story of Hyland and Adams is something that comes straight out of a novel. The couple would have never started their romantic journey if Adams hadn’t been courageous enough to slide into Hyland’s DMs.

The couple have Twitter to thank for their wonderful love journey. Hyland shared this news when she was a guest on the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel.

She said, “Have you seen those memes of ‘Slide into the DMs?’ That. He slid into my DMs.” They started flirting on the platform while he was appearing as a bartender in the show Bachelor in Paradise.

The romantic relationship between them came as a surprise to many; however, Hyland had already been showing hints at their romantic development. Hyland was always vocal about Adams being her crush after she watched the show.

Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland dressing up in Halloween 2017 (Source: Instagram)

Hyland also said that she loved how forward, confident, and sexy Adams was while writing messages. She mentioned being single at that time and how he piqued her interest.

Adams promised that he would take her out to Tacos the next time he’s in LA and their relationship soon turned towards the wedding vows.

Hyland and Adams made their relationship public on Halloween of 2017 through Hyland’s social media account. The couple dressed as characters from Stranger Things and posted plenty of lovey-dovey pictures.

Since then, the couple has not shied away from showing the love they have for each other. Hyland has mentioned that she feels like he is her soulmate in many interviews.

On July 17, 2019, Hyland posted a series of pictures at the beach, one of which had Adams on one knee proposing to Hyland. Through these lovely pictures, the couple announced their engagement.

Hyland wrote, “That can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, world series kind of stuff ✨❤️” This post garnered more than a million likes with lots of congratulatory messages.

Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland’s wedding

Hyland and Adams married after three years of engagement on August 23, 2022. The couple wed on the beautiful setting of California’s Sunstone Winery.

The ceremony was officiated by Hyland’s Modern Family co-star Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Furthermore, other co-stars, Sofia Vergara, Ariel Winter, and Nolan Gould, were also in attendance.

The pair were supposed to marry in 2020 but had to delay the event due to COVID-19. Hyland looked ethereal with her Vera Wang shoulder-less white wedding gown with a veil and a long train.

Several media outlets shared pictures of their wedding day, where everybody could see how lovely they looked. The people in attendance also looked happy as much as the bride and groom.

On August 20, 2023, the actress posted a lovely message wishing her husband a happy wedding anniversary alongside a very cute picture of themselves of their wedding.

She wrote, “One year married to you flew by in a blink of an eye. You’re my HUSBAND. My best friend. My true north. I love you more than words can say and every day is the best day when I’m with you. Marriage is the most fun I’ve ever had because I get to be married to you ?”

The pair have been happily in love for almost two years and have always shared the lovely connection they have through social media posts. Both of their Instagram accounts are more like a Lovestagram account, filled with pictures of them attending events or on a date.

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