“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” is now a reality! Even though it premiered on June 1 in the United Kingdom via BBC and will come to Netflix in the United States on August 1, it is good to know that the series is officially out there!
Those who have already seen the six episodes have stated that Emma Myers as Pip Fitz-Amobi and Zain Iqbal as Ravi Singh have absolutely stolen the show. However, they are not the only ones receiving praise, as other performances have also been highly commended.
One standout is Raiko Gohara, who portrays Zach Chen, a member of Pip’s friend group. Since being cast, he has been gaining quite a fanbase due to his personality, style, and humor displayed on Instagram. Here’s everything you need to know about him.
Raiko Gohara’s age and ethnicity
As he has shared on his social media, Raiko Gohara is twenty-one years old, having just celebrated his birthday on June 17. He posted pictures of the party that the fandom of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” loved, as it featured many cast members.
Regarding his nationality and ethnicity, Raiko Gohara has listed on IMDb that he has a mixed ethnic background, including Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander. He holds both American and British nationalities.
His talent agency, Contact, stated that “with a diverse heritage of Japanese, Korean, Polynesian, and British roots, Raiko embodies the beauty of cultural fusion.”
Raiko Gohara’s movies and TV shows
Raiko Gohara’s screen career officially began with “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” He had previously participated in two productions: a 2006 short called “Get Lost” that can’t be found online, and the Netflix show “Red Rose,” where he appeared uncredited as a “Japanese Teen” in the final episode, as listed on IMDb.
Raiko Gohara in the filming set of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”. (Source: @raikogohara)
Gohara seems to have focused more on modeling than acting before being cast in the thriller series. He has modeled for brands like Lazy Oaf, Drop Dead, and Minga London, and has frequently expressed his passion for fashion.
An interesting fact about Raiko is his work in theater. In 2023, he was part of the ensemble for “Allegiance” in the West End. This famous 2012 musical tells the story of how approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps in 1941, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. In a Q&A on his Instagram, Raiko reflected on how important this role was to him due to his heritage.
