Biography

Kentez Asaka, born in Downtown Tokyo, Japan, has performed as a dancer since he was 15. He traveled the world, performing as an urban dancer, where he would perfect his English. When returning to Japan, Kentez would join an acting studio, where he trains in the method acting technique. Soon after, Kentez would go to star in the long running, critically acclaimed play Pacchigi! playing the lead role, Onishi. This breakthrough role would lead him into a career on screen, starring in Japanese and over-seas films. To name a few, Kentez has starred in, Ierey-san directed by Egor Baranov, Crows Zero II directed by Takashi Miike, and most recently The Netflix Original The Outsider directed by Martin Zandvliet, and Mikcocchaken directed by Su-yeon Gu, where he plays a Shinto Priest, showing his versatility in portraying a wide range of characters. He has also worked with the world famous photographer Leslie Key, starring in his first ever film, Life is...
- IMDb mini biography by: Kai Sandy