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Did you know Mike Faist is from Ohio? More about the “Challengers” star

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  • Mike Faist, one of the stars of the 2024 film Challengers, was born and raised in Gahanna, Ohio.
  • Faist's acting passion began with films, theater and dance and he participated in theater at Gahanna Lincoln High School.

Mike Faist, one of the main actors in the current film “Challengers”, a sports drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, caused quite a stir on social media.

You may also have seen him in the movie “West Side Story” and in Broadway musicals like “Newsies” and “Dear Evan Hansen.”

But did you know that this gifted theater boy was born and raised in Ohio? Here you can find out everything you need to know about Mike Faist.

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Where was Mike Faist born?

According to People, Michael Faist or Mike was raised in Gahanna, Ohio by adoptive parents Julia and Kurt Faist.

Gahanna is located northeast of Columbus near the John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

How old is Mike Faist?

Faist turned 32 in 2024. He was born on January 5, 1992.

How did Faist start acting?

Faist's passion for acting began with films, theater and dance, and he participated in theater performances at his high school, Gahanna Lincoln High School.

After graduating at the age of 17, he moved to New York to pursue an acting career. Eventually he landed roles on Broadway, and his breakthrough came with the role of Connor Murphy in Dear Evan Hansen.

Mike Faist's famous co-stars

Faist has come to the big screen with starring roles in Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of “West Side Story” opposite Rachel Zegler and most recently in Luca Guadagnino's “Challengers” with Zendaya and Josh O'Connor.

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What critics say about Challengers

This film isn't just about tennis – it's about three tennis lovers in a dramatic love triangle.

“Challengers,” a romantic sports drama directed by Luca Guadagnino, hit theaters on April 25.

The film is about Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), a former tennis player who works as a coach trying to make her husband Art Donaldson (Mike Faist) the next tennis champion. But to achieve this, he has to prevail against her ex-boyfriend Patrick Zweig (Josh O'Connor).

Challengers received a solid 88 percent “fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 319 reviews within a month. Reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes say Challengers is a “thrilling tennis romance that tests the unfiltered love of the game and the highs and lows of unabashed competition in one of the greatest sports films of our time.”

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