Erika Sawajiri
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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.
Known for
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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)
as Hotarubi
Helter Skelter (2012)
as Lilico
No Longer Human (2019)
as Shizuko Ota
Ashura (2005)
as Yachi
Shinjuku Swan II (2017)
Actor
Shinjuku Swan (2015)
as Ageha
The Winds of God (2005)
Actor
We Shall Overcome Someday (2005)
as Kyung-ja Lee
#Spread (2026)
Actor
The Chain of Roses (2026)
Actor
Impossibility Defense (2018)
as Tomoko Tada
Eating Women (2018)
as Keiko Komugita
Angel's Egg (2006)
as Natsuki Saito
Ghost Train (2006)
as Nana Kimura
The Letters (2006)
as Yumiko Shirai
Million Dollar Man (2018)
as Towako
Clock Store's Girl (2013)
as Miyahara Ryo
1 Litre Of Tears SP (2007)
as Aya Ikeuchi
Ōoku (2016)
Actor
Sugar & Spice (2006)
as Noriko Watanabe
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi (2004)
as Maki Shintani
Closed Note (2007)
as Kae Horii
The Cat in Their Arms (2018)
as Saori Oishi
悪女について (2012)
as Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
Cheers Heaven (2003)
Actor
The Mamiya Brothers (2006)
as Naomi Honma
Welcome to Our Home (2015)
as Asuka Kandori
Seeing with the Heart (2016)
as Arai Mayumi
First Class (2014)
as Chinami Yoshinari
Angel's Ladder (2006)
Actor
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories (2013)
as Eru / Emu
North Point - Friends (2003)
Actor
Visual Queen of 2002 (2002)
Actor