Erika Sawajiri

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1986-04-08 · Nerima, Tokyo, Japan

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.

• Shinobi (2005) — Hotarubi
• ヘルタースケルター (2012) — Lilico
• 不能犯 (2018) — Tomoko Tada
• 新宿スワン (2015) — Ageha
• オトシモノ (2006) — Nana Kimura
• 人間失格 太宰治と3人の女たち (2019) — Shizuko Ota
• 阿修羅城の瞳 (2005) — Yachi
• パッチギ！ (2005) — Kyung-ja Lee
• 手紙 (2006) — Yumiko Shirai
• 新宿スワンⅡ (2017)
• クローズド・ノート (2007) — Kae Horii
• シュガー＆スパイス ～風味絶佳～ (2006) — Noriko Watanabe
• 間宮兄弟 (2006) — Naomi Honma
• 億男 (2018) — Towako
• 食べる女 (2018) — Keiko Komugita
• 1 Litre Of Tears SP (2007) — Aya Ikeuchi
• 猫は抱くもの (2018) — Saori Oishi
• 天使の卵 (2006) — Natsuki Saito
• ようこそ、わが家へ (2015) — Asuka Kandori
• 問題のない私たち (2004) — Maki Shintani
• 大奥 (2016)
• 盲目のヨシノリ先生〜光を失って心が見えた〜 (2016) — Arai Mayumi
• 悪女について (2012) — Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
• 天使の梯子 (2006)