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Erika Sawajiri

Erika Sawajiri

Actor · Born 1986-04-08 · Nerima, Tokyo, Japan

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Biography

Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) — Hotarubi
  2. Helter Skelter (2012) — Lilico
  3. 1 Litre of Tears (2005) — Aya Ikeuchi
  4. Impossibility Defense (2018) — Tomoko Tada
  5. Shinjuku Swan (2015) — Ageha
  6. Ghost Train (2006) — Nana Kimura
  7. No Longer Human (2019) — Shizuko Ota
  8. Ashura (2005) — Yachi
  9. Followers (2020) — Erika Sawajiri
  10. We Shall Overcome Someday (2005) — Kyung-ja Lee
  11. The Letters (2006) — Yumiko Shirai
  12. Shinjuku Swan II (2017)
  13. Closed Note (2007) — Kae Horii
  14. Sugar & Spice (2006) — Noriko Watanabe
  15. The Mamiya Brothers (2006) — Naomi Honma
  16. Million Dollar Man (2018) — Towako
  17. A Song to the Sun (2006) — Kaoru Amane
  18. Eating Women (2018) — Keiko Komugita
  19. Welcome to Our Home (2015) — Asuka Kandori
  20. 1 Litre Of Tears SP (2007) — Aya Ikeuchi
  21. The Cat in Their Arms (2018) — Saori Oishi
  22. Hotman (2003) — Satsuki Akikawa
  23. First Class (2014) — Chinami Yoshinari
  24. The Great White Tower (2019) — Keiko Hanamori
  25. Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai (2016)
  26. Hagetaka (2018) — Takako Matsudaira
  27. Angel's Egg (2006) — Natsuki Saito
  28. Welcome to Our Home (2015) — Asuka Kandori
  29. Mondai no Nai Watashitachi (2004) — Maki Shintani
  30. Become a Mother (2017) — Kashiwazaki Yui
  31. IMPOSSIBILITY DEFENSE (2017) — Tada Tomoko
  32. Ōoku (2016)
  33. Seeing with the Heart (2016) — Arai Mayumi
  34. 悪女について (2012) — Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
  35. Cheers Heaven (2003)
  36. Angel's Ladder (2006)
  37. North Point - Friends (2003)
  38. The Winds of God (2005)
  39. Visual Queen of 2002 (2002)
  40. First Class (2014) — Chinami Yoshinari