★ HOW OLD IS SHŌGEN?
Shōgen is 48 years old, born June 20, 1978 in Japan · Gemini.
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★ LEDE
About
Shōgen built a career on intense indie film roles after starting as a model in Okinawa. Born June 20, 1978, the Japanese actor gained recognition for playing Nao Tsuchiyama in Gensan Punch, which shared the Kim Jiseok award at the 26th Busan International Film Festival. His acting debut came in Bloody Snake Under the Sun. As a Gemini, he channels the sign's adaptability across shifting dramatic roles.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Shōgen Itokazu (尚玄), known mononymously as Shōgen, is a Japanese actor born in Okinawa on June 20, 1978. He transitioned from modeling into acting, making his debut in Bloody Snake Under the Sun. His breakthrough role came as Nao Tsuchiyama in Gensan Punch, a film that earned him shared recognition—the Kim Jiseok award—alongside The Rapist at the 26th Busan International Film Festival. As an actor, Shōgen works across independent cinema and festival circuits. His life-path number 33 (the Master Teacher) aligns with his crafted approach to character work. Born under Gemini, his sign's duality mirrors the range required in indie film performance. Based in Japan, he remains active in regional and international festival circuits.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Shōgen worked as a model before transitioning to acting. He was born and raised in Okinawa.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- His breakthrough film Gensan Punch shared the Kim Jiseok award with The Rapist at the 26th Busan International Film Festival.
- He made his acting debut in Bloody Snake Under the Sun.
- His full name is Shogen Itokazu; Shōgen is his stage mononym.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Shōgen?
- Shōgen is 48 years old (born June 20, 1978).
- When is Shōgen's birthday?
- Shōgen was born on June 20, 1978.
- What is Shōgen's zodiac sign?
- Shōgen is a Gemini, born June 20, 1978.
- What is Shōgen's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shōgen was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Shōgen from?
- Shōgen is from Japan.
- What does Shōgen do?
- Shōgen is a actor.
- Is Shōgen still alive?
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