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