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Cha Kato marries woman 45 years his junior
Japanese comedian and actor Cha Kato - who turned 68 at the beginning of March this year - has announced his marriage to a 23-year-old woman.
The comedy star wed his new wife Ayana in June of this year, but decided to keep the marriage a secret until Wednesday (August 3rd), when he announced the nuptials.
Mr Kato's new wife - 45 years his junior - is not a member with the celebrity scene in Japan but is a former model who now works as the assistant to the chief executive of a company.
It is reported that the comedian - also known for his work with Japanese rock group the Drifters (unaffiliated to the Motown group with the same name) - described his new wife as a "classic Japanese beauty".
Mr Kato was married to his first wife - to whom he is 18 years senior - in 1987. They divorced in 2003.
Written by Kimberley Homer
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The comedy star wed his new wife Ayana in June of this year, but decided to keep the marriage a secret until Wednesday (August 3rd), when he announced the nuptials.
Mr Kato's new wife - 45 years his junior - is not a member with the celebrity scene in Japan but is a former model who now works as the assistant to the chief executive of a company.
It is reported that the comedian - also known for his work with Japanese rock group the Drifters (unaffiliated to the Motown group with the same name) - described his new wife as a "classic Japanese beauty".
Mr Kato was married to his first wife - to whom he is 18 years senior - in 1987. They divorced in 2003.
Written by Kimberley Homer
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Underdog Kato wins national judo title (30th April 2012)
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