Takeshi Kaneshiro

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August Man (Singapore), August 2011

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Elle Men, September 2011

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I've loved Takeshi ever since I first saw him in Chungking Express (with my other fave, Tony Leung).

Emporio Armani (S/S 2012)

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Sokenbicha Tea (2012)

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Sokenbicha Tea (2012)

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Thanks - he's looking great.

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News of actor Takeshi Kaneshiro’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However, the May 2013 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the actor best known for his roles in Red Cliff or House of Flying Daggers is alive and well.

Takeshi Kaneshiro death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the actor’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘R.I.P. Takeshi Kaneshiro’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Japanese actor’s passing:

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 39-year-old actor and singer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Japanese network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an actor of Takeshi Kaneshiro's stature would be major news across networks.

Takeshi Kaneshiro Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is 'Alive And Well'

On Thursday (May 09) the actor's reps official confirmed that Takeshi Kaneshiro is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

Esquire (Singapore) - JUNE 2013

Jet - April 2013

LifeStyle Journal - November 2012

Times Weekly - issue #1840

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In Paris...

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TAKESHI FOR HARPER'S BAZAAR CHINA

NOVEMBER 2014

Actor Takeshi Kaneshiro visits Budapest for the November 2014 cover story of Harper's Bazaar China. The leading Japanese/Taiwanese actor is photographed by Frederic Aranda, overlooking Budapest’s beautiful vistas. Outfitted by Gautier Chen Bo, Kaneshiro wears standout fall fashions from the likes of Giorgio Armani. Kaneshiro can be seen next in The Crossing, a historic drama that takes place during the Chinese Revolution of the 1940s. / Grooming by Hirokazu Niw.

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