Keanu Lee Nunes, a Canadian actor born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on March 5, 1996, has a rich cultural heritage. His father, born in Lisbon, Portugal, and raised in South Africa, brings a Portuguese influence to Keanu's upbringing. Meanwhile, his mother, born in King Williams Town, South Africa, and of Chinese ancestry, adds a unique cultural dimension to the family.
In 1996, Keanu's family relocated to Neuchatel, Switzerland, and later to Toronto, Canada, in 2000, exposing him to a diverse range of cultural experiences. As a teenager, Keanu's passion for gymnastics led him to become an amateur gymnast, earning a spot on the Portuguese National Team and competing at the European Junior Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2014. He even showcased his skills in the 2014 music video "Something Big."
As Keanu entered adulthood, he began to pursue his true passion – acting. He started honing his craft in high school and after graduation, attended Humber College to study acting in depth. Keanu's early career was marked by a variety of TV roles and lead roles in feature films, including Run Kai Run, Murder U, and Being Single.
However, it was his series regular roles in TV shows Ruby and the Well, Mayday, Han Xin, 2nd Generation, and ZAPS, Inc., as well as his feature film appearances in Riot Girls and unrestricted war, that truly showcased Keanu's acting abilities. Throughout his career, Keanu has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, effortlessly transitioning between different genres and mediums.
