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Erika Sawajiri

Erika Sawajiri

Actor · Born April 8, 1986 · 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.

Acted in 51

2020s

  1. 2026

    The Chain of Roses

    Movie

  2. #Spread

    Movie

  3. 2020

    Followers

    Erika Sawajiri · 9 episodes

    64

2010s

  1. 2019

    No Longer Human

    Shizuko Ota

    59

  2. The Great White Tower

    Keiko Hanamori · 5 episodes

  3. 2018

    Million Dollar Man

    Towako

  4. Eating Women

    Keiko Komugita

  5. Hagetaka

    Takako Matsudaira · 8 episodes

  6. The Cat in Their Arms

    Saori Oishi

  7. Impossibility Defense

    Tomoko Tada

    60
  8. 2017

    Impossibility Defense

    Tada Tomoko · 4 episodes

  9. Become a Mother

    Kashiwazaki Yui · 10 episodes

  10. Shinjuku Swan II

    Movie · Action

    52
  11. 2016

    Seeing with the Heart

    Arai Mayumi

  12. The Blind Teacher

    TV

  13. Ōoku

    Movie

  14. Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai

    TV

  15. 2015

    Shinjuku Swan

    Ageha

    59

  16. Welcome to Our Home

    Asuka Kandori

  17. Welcome to Our Home

    Asuka Kandori · 10 episodes

  18. 2014

    First Class

    Chinami Yoshinari

  19. First Class

    Chinami Yoshinari · 20 episodes

  20. 2013

    Clock Store's Girl

    Miyahara Ryo

  21. The Watchmaker's Daughter

    Ryo Miyahara · 1 episode

  22. L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories

    Eru / Emu

  23. 2012

    Helter Skelter

    Lilico

    66

  24. 悪女について

    Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko

2000s

  1. 2007

    Closed Note

    Kae Horii

  2. 1 Litre Of Tears SP

    Aya Ikeuchi

  3. 2006

    The Letters

    Yumiko Shirai

  4. Angel's Ladder

    Movie

  5. Angel's Egg

    Natsuki Saito

  6. Ghost Train

    Nana Kimura

    49

  7. Sugar & Spice

    Noriko Watanabe

  8. A Song to the Sun

    Kaoru Amane · 10 episodes

  9. The Mamiya Brothers

    Naomi Honma

  10. 2005

    1 Litre of Tears

    Aya Ikeuchi · 11 episodes

    86

  11. Shinobi: Heart Under Blade

    Hotarubi

    67

  12. The Winds of God

    Movie

  13. Ashura

    Yachi

    56

  14. Aikurushii

    Honoka Kizaki · 11 episodes

  15. We Shall Overcome Someday

    Kyung-ja Lee

    66
  16. 2004

    Mondai no Nai Watashitachi

    Maki Shintani

  17. Until the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

    Naoko Wakabayashi · 45 episodes

  18. 2003

    Papa for One Summer

    Satsuki · 10 episodes

  19. Cheers Heaven

    Movie

  20. Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers

    Akikawa Yukari · 1 episode

  21. Hotman

    Satsuki Akikawa · 24 episodes

  22. North Point - Friends

    Movie

  23. Friends

    TV

  24. 2002

    Visual Queen of 2002

    Movie