Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the apple of his eye

Kanae Miyahara has been Nick Vujicic's wife for over 14 years. When they first met in 2010, it was love at first sight for Nick, a renowned limbless Christian evangelist and motivational speaker. Kanae considers Nick to be her partner for life, and the evangelist wrote in his book, Love Without Limits:

Our perfect God has filled her with His perfect love, and she, in turn, loves me, such an imperfect man! For that reason, I know without a doubt that love has no limits.
Nick Vujicic with his wife, Kanae Miyahara
Nick Vujicic and Kanae Miyahara at the "Same Kind of Different as Me" premiere (L) and at the "Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable" LA premiere (R). Photo: Amanda Edwards/Jason LaVeris (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Nick Vujicic married Kanae Miyahara in February 2012.
  • They met in Dallas at one of Kanae's speaking engagements.
  • Kanae, a Japanese-Mexican, grew up in Mexico and later moved to the USA as a teenager.
  • They have four children, including two sons and identical twin daughters.

Kanae Miyahara's profile summary

Full name

Kanae Miyahara Vujicic

Date of birth

December 20, 1987

Age

38 years old (as of September 2026)

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Birthplace

Michoacán, Mexico

Current residence

Dallas, Texas, USA

Nationality

American-Mexican

Ethnicity

Mexican-Japanese

Marital status

Married

Husband

Nick Vujicic (2012 to date)

Children

Four

Siblings

Yoshie Miyahara (Sister)

Social media

Instagram

Facebook

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Kanae Miyahara's biography

Nick Vujicic's wife was born on December 20, 1987, in Michoacán, Mexico, where she grew up. At 18, Kanae Miyahara moved to Texas, United States, to live with her relatives. In the USA, she found her faith in God and became a devout Christian.

How old is Kanae Miyahara?

She is 38 years old as of September 2026. Kanae Miyahara's birthday is December 20, 1987.

What is Kanae Miyahara's nationality?

She is Mexican. Kanae was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to the USA at 18.

Kanae Miyahara's facts
Five facts about Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara. Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Who are Kanae Miyahara's parents?

Kanae is biracial with a Japanese father who worked as an agricultural engineer and a Mexican mother. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she has shared that their separation took a toll on her, negatively affecting her childhood.

Grew up in a broken home, experienced physical and mental abuse. I was part of the minority of kids with parents who were divorced. Felt alone and unseen, attempted suicide several times... I didn't understand that hurt people hurt people.

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Kanae's father passed away from leukaemia when she was 18, prompting her move to the USA. She has remained close to her mother, whom she occasionally posts on social media. On Mother's Day 2019, she wrote on Instagram:

Thank you for laying a foundation of love, care, and hard work. Life hasn't been easy for you, but you have never given up! You're a woman of big faith, and just like this field are the people you have encouraged and inspired along the way. I'm so proud of you. Te quiero mucho mami.

Kanae Miyahara's siblings

Nick Vujicic's wife grew up alongside her older sister Yoshie Miyahara (born in March 1985). Yoshie is a Dallas-based realtor specialising in new construction and helps clients sell, buy, and invest, per her Instagram bio.

Kanae considers Yoshie to be her best friend and frequently shares appreciation posts about her on social media. In a November 2019 Instagram post, she uploaded a photo of them at the beach in Malibu, California, with the caption:

Thankful for my sister, she's really my better half... She's not afraid to speak correction over my life; she supports me and has always been there for me. So blessed to have grown together through thick and thin and through the years, my forever friend.

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How did Nick Vujicic meet his wife Kanae Miyahara?

Kanae Miyahara met Australian-born evangelist Nick Vujicic in 2010 during a speaking engagement in Dallas, Texas. Nick was the guest motivational speaker, and he spotted Kanae sitting in the audience.

Nick later revealed in their 2014 book, Love Without Limits: A Remarkable True Story of Love Conquering All, that the attraction was immediate and intense. He had to "look away" to avoid losing his concentration. After the event, they chatted briefly, but Kanae was in another relationship.

Kanae also wrote in the book that there was "definitely a spark" from the first moment she "locked eyes with Nick." Nick later texted a mutual friend to play matchmaker. After praying about it, Kanae broke up with her then-boyfriend as she was looking for a mate with "strong character and faith—a man who would be a Godly husband and father."

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When they started dating, Kanae and Vujicic had to overcome scepticism about their romance. Before meeting Kanae, Nick was almost giving up on finding love because he was convinced "no woman would want to marry such an obviously imperfect man."

Kanae Miyahara and Nick Vujicic's marriage

Nick proposed in August 2011 on a sailboat in Santa Barbara. The Australian native shared the engagement news on Facebook, saying it was "the greatest gift" he had ever received after life, salvation, and God. Vujicic and Kanae exchanged vows on February 12, 2012.

The couple celebrated their 14th anniversary in 2026. Nick and Kanae regularly share details of their married life on social media. In a November 2019 Facebook post, Kanae wrote:

Nick and I met under very interesting circumstances; it was "love at second time" literally. The second time we physically met, it was a done deal in the heavens... I learn so much from him, and he inspires me every single day... I'm thankful for my husband, my best friend, my partner for life.

Nick Vujicic and Kanae Miyahara's children

Nick and Kanae welcomed their first child, son Kiyoshi James Vujicic, on February 13, 2013. Their second son, Dejan Levi Vujicic, was born on August 7, 2015. On Kanae Miyahara's 30th birthday on December 20, 2017, she got the greatest gift: the arrival of their identical twin daughters Olivia Mei Vujicic and Ellie Laurel Vujicic.

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Kanae and Nick are hands-on parents and occasionally share glimpses of their parenting journey on social media. Miyahara has praised Nick for being an amazing father and shared in a 2019 Facebook post that she is thankful to have her hands full with her kids.

I adore my kids! I consider them the biggest blessing God has given me after salvation and my husband. They bring such joy to my life; they are my biggest daily lesson.

What is Kanae Miyahara's job?

Kanae Miyahara is a homemaker managing a family of six. She also actively supports her husband, Nick Vujicic, who frequently travels as a motivational speaker and Christian evangelist. Nick and Kanae appeared in the 2015 TLC documentary Born Without Limbs.

What is Kanae Miyahara's net worth?

Miyahara's exact net worth is not publicly known. Her husband Nick Vujicic is estimated to be worth $500,000. He makes money from public speaking engagements and Christian evangelism through his ministry, Life Without Limbs.

Nick is also a New York Times bestselling author with books like Life Without Limbs, Unstoppable, and Stand Strong.

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Where is Kanae Miyahara today?

Kanae resides in Dallas, Texas, with Nick Vujicic and their four children. They relocated to Texas in mid-2020 after living in Southern California for several years. Kanae's realtor sister, Yoshie, helped them find a home.

FAQs

  • Who is Nick Vujicic's wife? The Christian evangelist is married to Kanae Miyahara. They met in 2010 in Texas and wed in February 2012.
  • Is Nick Vujicic's wife Japanese? Kanae is biracial with a Japanese father and Mexican mother.
  • Does Nick Vujicic have biological kids? Nick Vujicic has four biological kids with Kanae Miyahara, including two sons and twin daughters. None of the children inherited his rare genetic condition, tetra-amelia syndrome.
  • Is Nick Vujicic still married? Yes. Vujicic has been married to Kanae Miyahara since 2012.
  • Does Kanae Miyahara have a sister? Kanae has an older sister, Yoshie Miyahara, who works as a realtor in Dallas, Texas.
  • How much does Nick Vujicic charge to speak? Vujicic is estimated to charge between $50,000 and $100,000 for live, in-person events and between $20,000 and $30,000 for virtual engagements.

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Conclusion

Nick Vujicic's wife, Kanae Miyahara, is the love of his life and made him a doting father of four. The motivational speaker has continued to credit her for his happiness and his belief that love has no limits. Kanae generally keeps a low profile.

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