I went to international school in Switzerland for high school, and literally everyone there was like that. I was the weird one for being born and raised in one city, and having parents from the same country.
Here is an example- my best friend is technically British, but his mom is from Scotland, and his dad is from New Zealand, and he was born in London, but never lived there, and has spent the majority of his life in Switzerland, where he now has a passport. He has a vaguely British accent, but will morph into whatever accent the person he is talking to has. So yeah. I quickly learned the question “where are you from?” is a pretty complicated question.
[He actually comes from Royal blood of King Kamehameha. I came across an in depth look into Keanu’s genealogy a few months back and found it very fascinating. You can learn about it here. I think it’s discussed around the 2h20min mark.](https://www.youtube.com/live/qrUw6MVOHZo?si=g1RVeWOMk_vHVZ1C)
yeah, well, my great-great-grandfather of my nephew on my uncle's side's best friend's grandmother's grandfather, was Genghis Khan!!! Bow down to me or have 7 generations of your lineage lifted up by the roots!
There were 100 settlers on the Mayflower and only 50 of them survived the first winter, and it's estimated that they have 35 million descendants globally, with around 10 million of them in the U.S.
I'm pretty sure some historians say that pretty much every European is descended from some royalty, Charlemagne/Edward III are the most well known examples
Most of the family is named like that. His cousin has a similar pacific islander name as well. She is a former boss of mine from a decade ago, and professional colleague since. The whole family is actually pretty fascinating, with history going back pretty far in a few different directions, including a direct line to King Kamehameha.
Really? I remember enjoying it, though I don't remember a single bit of plot it looks great. That's gotta be rose tinted glasses right.... guess I'm rewatching that tonight.
The genes are strong. I look like my mother and my grandfather. I also have my great great grandfather's eyes.
I'm black and Irish mixed. I have my Irish ancestors eyes. Genes are funny
Yes I do need to see the movie
But even just out of context the guy putting his hands on Keanu's shoulders is hilarious
It's like "dude you are whoa'ing too hard it's okay"
He looks like our local boys here in Honolulu who are chop suey/poi dog, as we call ‘um (mixed race, like me). So handsome! Wonder if he calls her Popo or just grandma? Glad to know he is kanaka ma’oli❤️
Sir, you left out a bit from his dad.
[His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves)
To be precise you left out 60% of his father’s heritage.
[Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves)
>"*Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 2, 1964, the son of Patricia (née Taylor), a costume designer and performer, and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. His mother is English, originating from Essex. His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent. Reeves's paternal grandmother is of Chinese and Hawaiian descent. His mother was working in Beirut when she met his father, who abandoned his wife and family when Reeves was three years old. Reeves last met his father on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when he was 13"*
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I never imagined I'd come to like Keanu Reeves when he was a young actor. I thought he was a terrible actor and just a dummy with a pretty face but he's really grown on me over the years. SpongeBob & John Wick kind of did it for me.
Some people make fun of Keanu. But if you read about the heartache that he has gone through with a wife and a baby, you would respect him thoroughly. That man has been through some fucking heartache.
I was wondering my they casted Keanu a white guy as a possible love interest in a movie that's heavily centered around asians in Always Be My Maybe (the one with Ali Wong and John Krasinski). Only to find out Keanu's part asian.
Chinese-Hawaiian father, english mother and born in Lebanon, the man is a United Nations meeting himself.
Raised in Canada, too.
Who knows Kung Fu.
Whoa
Show us
Show me. *Chinese drum roll*
As a Canadian, I never realized just how Canadian Keanu is until I moved to Toronto. They're all like him, there.
I always laugh bc all my older cousins and youngest uncle speak like him. They’re close in age to him.
Toronto is the centre of the universe. At least, that's how Torontonians see it
I hear they're the center of hockey misery. My condolences.
Keanu is Mr. Worldwide
I have similar family background and I weigh 280 lbs, guess I am Mr. Wideworld.
Ooh, baby baby it’s a wide world
Mr. International
And somehow ended up with Canadian citizenship.
“…His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent…” From Wikipedia
Bro is an irl Long Island Ice Tea
I went to international school in Switzerland for high school, and literally everyone there was like that. I was the weird one for being born and raised in one city, and having parents from the same country. Here is an example- my best friend is technically British, but his mom is from Scotland, and his dad is from New Zealand, and he was born in London, but never lived there, and has spent the majority of his life in Switzerland, where he now has a passport. He has a vaguely British accent, but will morph into whatever accent the person he is talking to has. So yeah. I quickly learned the question “where are you from?” is a pretty complicated question.
He's what the UN *should* be. Wholesome, kind.. just breathtaking.
Ah that explains Keanu.
Yeah, I just assumed his parents were hippies.
lol me too
[He actually comes from Royal blood of King Kamehameha. I came across an in depth look into Keanu’s genealogy a few months back and found it very fascinating. You can learn about it here. I think it’s discussed around the 2h20min mark.](https://www.youtube.com/live/qrUw6MVOHZo?si=g1RVeWOMk_vHVZ1C)
I'd assume any Hawaiin descendant to be somewhat related to late Hawaiian kings
A huge amount of British people are related to older British royals too (in the millions, estimated).
I'm directly related to Norwegian royalty. Pretty cool.
I’m related to Julius Caesar, kneeling before me or I will slay thee
I’m related to Marcus Junius Brutus so you better watch your back buddy!
Et tu?
yeah, well, my great-great-grandfather of my nephew on my uncle's side's best friend's grandmother's grandfather, was Genghis Khan!!! Bow down to me or have 7 generations of your lineage lifted up by the roots!
I’m contesting your claim
You think thats cool I am one of the few people related to Mongolian royalty
There were 100 settlers on the Mayflower and only 50 of them survived the first winter, and it's estimated that they have 35 million descendants globally, with around 10 million of them in the U.S.
It's impressive they kept up the tradition of inbreeding in their ancestors' honours
I'm pretty sure some historians say that pretty much every European is descended from some royalty, Charlemagne/Edward III are the most well known examples
The Dragon Ball Z signature move from Goku?
Turtle school, baby.
When I saw the timestamp I genuinely thought this was just going to be a link to a Keanu movie I hadn’t heard of.
I thought for sure that was going to be a rickroll
King Kamehameha? Who is that master roshi ? 🤣
He always looked Wasian. I didn’t know he was Hawaiian too
He’s Hawasiian.
Hawhiityasian...? That was bad and I should feel bad.
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I thought he was part native American
Most of the family is named like that. His cousin has a similar pacific islander name as well. She is a former boss of mine from a decade ago, and professional colleague since. The whole family is actually pretty fascinating, with history going back pretty far in a few different directions, including a direct line to King Kamehameha.
*Wake the fuck up, Samurai! We have a city to burn.*
*Wake up Neo… The Matrix has you…*
He's a good boy. That's all I know.
First time I heard the Chinese part, I've only heard about the Hawaiian tho.
Yea I thought he was Japanese? I remember that from the 47 Ronin days when people accused him of appropriating the culture
He got off lucky if *that* was what people were focused on about that movie
That movie was so bad even Keanu couldn’t make it good
Really? I remember enjoying it, though I don't remember a single bit of plot it looks great. That's gotta be rose tinted glasses right.... guess I'm rewatching that tonight.
Its a fun movie, not a serious one. It's not that bad.
Same, it was a fun movie and made me learn more about the history of the 47 ronin.
You must have never heard of Replicas and Knock knock.
First time I've heard of any of that shit.
I thought she was Japanese
He sure looks like his grandmother in this photo/gif.
The genes are strong. I look like my mother and my grandfather. I also have my great great grandfather's eyes. I'm black and Irish mixed. I have my Irish ancestors eyes. Genes are funny
 Sorry. Couldn’t resist.
Yes I do need to see the movie But even just out of context the guy putting his hands on Keanu's shoulders is hilarious It's like "dude you are whoa'ing too hard it's okay"
perfect
Keanu is a gorgeous man
This picture was taken yesterday Keanu is 103 years old his grandma is 87
Almost spit out my water.
Being part Asian makes him even more Canadian.
This is why Canadians are better, faster, and stronger than Americans. Also, better-looking.
I’m just glad you didn’t include “smarter” or “better at math”
But they are
Yes, but stereotypes don’t need to be emphasized
it's because Canadian school systems aren't all funded by local taxes :)
Their sperm counts are higher, even among their women
Go easy there. You'll awaken something in the Dean.
Wow, he looks a lot like her. She is so pretty
Vaguely Asian in a way that it doesn’t scare the people from the American Midwest
Wouldn't know he was half English based on how bad his accent was in Dracula lol
And Much Ado About Nothing. Eeesh.
And how good his teeth are, innit?
Whoa
Gorgeous!
 now it makes sense
What people dont realize is his father ran for state senate in 82
He looks like our local boys here in Honolulu who are chop suey/poi dog, as we call ‘um (mixed race, like me). So handsome! Wonder if he calls her Popo or just grandma? Glad to know he is kanaka ma’oli❤️
I always thought Keanu had Asian looking eyes and this confirms it. Can't believe I didn't read the Wikipedia entry as well.
He's always been mixed you just didn't know. Now you know
What is feature of Asian looking eyes?
[Epicanthic fold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicanthic_fold), though I don't see it that much in Keanu
So so gorgeous . Both in his appearance and demeanour .. 🙂↔️
Keanu's the type of guy who'd buy his grandma a house
Keanu "united nations" Reeves
KeaU.N.u Reeves
Never knew Keanu had Chinese blood in him. Good to know👍🏻
Sir, you left out a bit from his dad. [His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves) To be precise you left out 60% of his father’s heritage.
The Oracle
She looks so cool
Which through some sort of Hollywood magic makes him more Japanese then Lou Diamond Philips is Native American
LDP is part Pinoy.
He got some Chinese in him 🙌 he's Asian! One of us 🙄
Good man, Keanu. I enjoy a lot of his work. Give us more, brother.
He is sooo handsome!
Keanu is a genuine great guy unlike most Hollywood assholes. Many stories about his generosity. Look em up. U b suprised
[Born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keanu_Reeves) >"*Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 2, 1964, the son of Patricia (née Taylor), a costume designer and performer, and Samuel Nowlin Reeves Jr. His mother is English, originating from Essex. His American father is from Hawaii, and is of Native Hawaiian, Chinese, English, Irish, and Portuguese descent. Reeves's paternal grandmother is of Chinese and Hawaiian descent. His mother was working in Beirut when she met his father, who abandoned his wife and family when Reeves was three years old. Reeves last met his father on the Hawaiian island of Kauai when he was 13"*
I always feel like they bury the lead on his early life, dude was born in [Beirut](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut), Lebanon
And yet his birth didn’t bring peace to Beirut.
Still not touching any ladies
Read this 3 times, kept pronouncing Hawaiian like Taiwan 😬
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And born in Lebanon!
They actually kinda look alike.
She looks strikingly similar to my Japanese grandmother….
Say what you will about his acting, but Keanu is just a good dude. Kinda glad he hit a career resurgence with John Wick. In Keanu we trust!
I had no idea Keanu was Wasian
Keanu means winds over the mountains in Hawaiian
Good Guy Keanu always does the hover hand or making sure his hands are visible in pictures
Class act!
I'm guessing his age there is between 20 and 42.
Thats the most typical Canadian background ever. And he's Canadian. Hard to beat the multiculturalness that is Canada
I wanna dislike Keanu but he keeps disappointing me....
Why do you want to dislike him?
Maybe bcuz he has no haters , so bro wanted to have the honor of being his first hater
Only Bizarro Keanu hates him.
Matthew Perry beat you to it. And yet, Keanu still walks the earth.
That explains why he has aged so amazingly. If he were completely Caucasian then he’d be covered in a million liver spots like a banana by now
Born in Lebanon.
Them genetics did wonders 😍
So is that his paternal grandmother or maternal? /jk
And he was born in Lebanon
Kind of reminds me of my grandma and other Asian grandmas of the 80s-90s
Ted!
No way
Would very much like to read his whole family’s story. Love him.
Whoa
Okay why does the mom look like the chinese hawaiian one?
My dad went to high-school with him. Said he wouldn't hang out with him because was the new guy and didn't hang out with the surfers
Is your dad ok?
TIL Keanu's g'ma basically looks like my g'ma.
Keanu is just a good guy and a fun actor
And he was born in Beirut, Lebanon
If there could be a benchmark for others in Hollywood/entertainment to achieve, Keanu would be that benchmark.❤️
Whoa!
um you're chinese
His dad has a relatively poor reputation in Hawaii. Explains why he doesn’t visit much.
Whoa.
One of the nicest people in show business apparently, Bill and Ted was so long ago it shouldn’t be held against him
He is also a time lord.
Hawaiian? Oh so I’m not German in minnesotan. Makes sense
...stupid Ben Affleck!!!
I'm a bit surprised. I thought he was Arab.
My favorite personality by far. I'd follow Silverhand in hell!
The fruit of a beautiful combination of genes.
Day walker.....
I never imagined I'd come to like Keanu Reeves when he was a young actor. I thought he was a terrible actor and just a dummy with a pretty face but he's really grown on me over the years. SpongeBob & John Wick kind of did it for me.
Which side of the family is she from?
no wonder he handome man
I always thought he was part Alaska native for some reason
I always thought he was part Alaska native for some reason
Like, woah
“Whoa?!”
Born in Lebanon and raised in Canada too
She’s one righteous babe
Oh he's like milk to you, half swedish and half Asiannnnuuhh! 🎵🎶
He looks like Markiplier sometimes. Half-Asian half-European as well.
This is how he learned kung-fu so fast
Met him at bookstore. He is so kind and warm. Simply irresistible
I knew I didn't like that guy /s
To be born in Lebanon and grow up in Canada. His world is so little.
I knew I didn't like that guy /s
Whoa
Cheenu Reece
the way people will always be surprised keanu is hawaiian when... his name is literally keanu.
Some people make fun of Keanu. But if you read about the heartache that he has gone through with a wife and a baby, you would respect him thoroughly. That man has been through some fucking heartache.
No, this is why he knows kung fu.
I love that guy.
I'm from Oahu, totally normal.
Great 👍🏻
I was wondering my they casted Keanu a white guy as a possible love interest in a movie that's heavily centered around asians in Always Be My Maybe (the one with Ali Wong and John Krasinski). Only to find out Keanu's part asian.