Takeda Rina, a talented actress, was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and at the tender age of six, she decided to pursue a career in acting. Born to a family with a strong athletic background, her older and younger brother, Takeda Kazuma, who is also an actor, and her father, Takeda Takeshi, who introduced her to the world of karate.
Growing up, Rina was fascinated by her father's skills in karate and was determined to follow in his footsteps. When she was just ten years old, she witnessed her father lose a karate match, and this incident sparked a resolve within her to make up for it. She began practicing karate and soon became proficient in the art.
Rina's karate skills caught the attention of producer Fuyuhiko Nishi, who invited her to audition for the movie High Kick Girl in June 2008. Her father and brother were also part of the film, and she made her acting debut in the movie. The film was a huge success, and she went on to become an action star, starring in numerous films and cementing her position in the industry.
Rina has won several awards for her performances, including the Best Actress award at the USA premier of the horror movie Dead Sushi at the 2012 Austin Fantastic Fest. She has also appeared in films outside of Japan, including the Indonesian movie Bushido Spirit, the Thai production Devil Lover, and the South Korean production.
In addition to her acting career, Rina is also a talented martial artist and has a black belt in karate. She has performed martial arts demonstrations and has even thrown the first pitch at a baseball game. Rina has worked with various brands, including Credit Saison, and her performance in a specific commercial made her famous.
Rina cites actors Tetsuya Takeda and Jackie Chan as her inspirations and has worked with several notable directors, including Iguchi Noboru. She has also appeared in a French documentary called Dragon Girls and was part of a Burmese-Japanese production called Yangon Runway. With her impressive acting career and martial arts skills, Rina Takeda is a true talent in the entertainment industry.
