Erika Sawajiri

Acting Apr 8, 1986 (40 years old) 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.

45 Acting Credits

Erika Sawajiri

Acting

Shinobi: Heart Under Blade

Helter Skelter

1 Litre of Tears

Impossibility Defense

Shinjuku Swan

Ghost Train

No Longer Human

Ashura

Followers

We Shall Overcome Someday

The Letters

Shinjuku Swan II

Closed Note

Sugar & Spice

The Mamiya Brothers

Million Dollar Man

A Song to the Sun

Eating Women

Welcome to Our Home

1 Litre Of Tears SP

The Cat in Their Arms

Hotman

First Class

The Great White Tower