The eldest child of a Japanese father and a Filipino mother, Akira began his career in the entertainment landscape at the age of 13, following his stints in television and print ads. In 2020, he became part of the boy band named BGYO. The eldest child of a Japanese father and a Filipino mother, Akira began his career in the entertainment landscape at the age of 13, following his stints in television and print ads. In 2020, he became part of the boy band named BGYO.