The tenth season of Chicago Fire is coming to a close (the final episode will air on January 19, 2022) and it’s time to pay tribute to some of the bravest characters on television. In that sense, Hanako Greensmith is Violet Mikami in Chicago Fire.
In the following article, read everything you need to know about Hanako, from her parents and her heritage to her husband/boyfriend and her tattoos. read together.
Hanako Greensmith Heritage: Is she Japanese?
Yes and no. His nationality is American. Hanako Greensmith was born in the United States. She but she has mixed Japanese and English ancestry. Her mother is from Japan and her father is from England.
Nationality of parents Hanako Greensmith
Hanako Greensmith’s mother is Chizuko Ishikawa, a classical musician from Tokyo, Japan. Chizuko left Japan very early and moved to the United States. Hanako has a close relationship with her mother. Hanako can be found wishing her mother a happy Mother’s Day and her birthday.
Additionally, Chizuki’s father, Hisashi Ishikawa (Hanako’s “dangerous” grandfather), passed away on May 19, 2018. In a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather, Hanako wrote, “Now, more than ever, I realize how Precious as are time and memories”. The famous and well-known phrase of hers in my family-“I am waiting for your arrival” has never ring more true. I know you are, grandpa. Until next time.
Hanako Greensmith’s father is Clive Greensmith, another classical musician from England. He is known for being part of the Tokyo String Quartet. As a musician, she has worked in the most prestigious venues in the world such as Suntory Hall (Tokyo), Carnegie Hall (New York), Sydney Opera House, South Bank (London), etc.
You can read more about him on his website.
Does Hanako Greensmith have a husband?
No. But Hanako Greensmith has a boyfriend. His name is Gabe. We don’t know her exact full name, but she is on Instagram as @gabezetter. They started dating in 2016. They celebrated their “Happy 365 Days” on May 7, 2017.
Gabe often appears on Hanako’s Instagram, especially when they are on vacation or if it is Gabe’s birthday. And they are still together.
Even on her show, Chicago Fire, Hanako doesn’t have a husband. Her marital status is single.
Hanako Greensmith Tattoos
In January 2019, Hanako Greensmith took a photo of herself and posed for a photo. And in the photos, she was covered in colorful tattoos, from her arms to her chest and neck. She posted one of the photos with the caption: “Thank you @natashajanardan and @tattly for making it possible for me to live my tattoo dreams…in a very short time. Big. Time.”
The tattoos, apparently, were not permanent. At least the ones on his hands weren’t permanent. Because there are no tattoos on the hands in the current photos.
Hanako Greensmith net worth
As mentioned above, Hanako Greensmith is known for her role as Violet Mikami on the NBC fire drama Chicago Firehouse 51. Her character Violet is a paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department.
Hanako began playing Violet in the eighth season of the series. Throughout seasons 8 and 9, Violet was only a recurring character. She but she was promoted to one of the main characters in the tenth season of the series.
During an interview with Fangirlish, Hanako talked about her experience playing Violet. She said that she finds solace by “hiding behind Violet’s confidence”. She also added that she wants her character to be “more overtly vulnerable” in the future.
You can find the aforementioned interview with Fangirlish in the article titled “Hanako Greensmith Talks About Finding Her Place On ‘Chicago Fire’.”
Fun fact, Violet’s last name is not mentioned on the show. However, she is mentioned on various fan sites.
Other than the Chicago Fire, Hanako doesn’t have much acting experience. She has 5 acting awards listed on her IMDb profile. She made her television debut in 2018 on a show called Bull. In that series, she played the supporting character of Veronica Hill and appeared in one episode.
Similarly, in 2019, Hanako worked on a short film called Cave XR and played the character of Ayar. In the same year, she also appeared in an episode of FBI as Bonnie Snow. In 2020, she made the big break of her own with Chicago Fire. In addition, she also recorded a cameo in Chicago Med, which exists in the same universe as Chicago Fire, as Violet Mikami.
Coming to her education, Hanako attended Dobbs Ferry High School and the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Division. For college, she studied BFA-Musical Theater at Pace University.
Hanako also performed in various musical theaters early in her career. She did her own musical Halon and Ophelia. Her other stage work is An Interview with God, written by Ken Aguodo and directed by Perry Lang.
Related FAQ
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How old is Hanako Greensmith?
As of January 2022, Hanako Greensmith is 25 years old. She was born on November 12, 1996. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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How tall is Hanako Greensmith?
Hanako Greensmith is no taller than 5 feet 5 inches.
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Is Hanako Greensmith on Twitter?
We couldn’t find Hanako on Twitter. However, she was present on Instagram and Facebook. Her Instagram handle is @hanakogreensmith.
Other fun facts about Hanako:
Hanako loves Momo.
And Hanako loved the fact that Sandra Oh was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress, making her the first Asian-American to be nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress.
Categories: Biography
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