Born Takehiro Abe, in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan on 26 June 1976.Grew up in the popular beach town of Chigasaki, Japan. Studied Chemistry at University in Yokohama then left before graduation to seek a new path overseas. Traveled to Australia in the late nineties as a 22 year old tourist. Abe's holiday took an unexpected turn when he was cast as the lead role of 'Shark' in Australian Japanese Road Movie 'Bondi Tsunami', spotted by the Director whilst he was competing in a surf competition. The unique film Bondi Tsunami shot to popularity in Australia, after appearing in over 100 magazines, newspapers, radio and prime time TV shows.