Erika Sawajiri
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
1 Litre of Tears
Aya Ikeuchi
2005
Film
Helter Skelter
Lilico
2012
Series
A Song to the Sun
Kaoru Amane
2006
Film
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Hotarubi
2005
Series
The Great White Tower
Keiko Hanamori
2019
Series
First Class
Chinami Yoshinari
2014
Series
Followers
Erika Sawajiri
2020
Series
Hotman
Satsuki Akikawa
2003
Series
Hagetaka
Takako Matsudaira
2018
Series
Become a Mother
Kashiwazaki Yui
2017
Series
Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
2016
Film
Impossibility Defense
Tomoko Tada
2018
Series
IMPOSSIBILITY DEFENSE
Tada Tomoko
2017
Film
No Longer Human
Shizuko Ota
2019
Series
Papa for One Summer
Satsuki
2003
Film
Shinjuku Swan
Ageha
2015
Film
Million Dollar Man
Towako
2018
Film
Shinjuku Swan II
2017
Film
The Winds of God
2005
Series
Welcome to Our Home
Asuka Kandori
2015
Film
Ghost Train
Nana Kimura
2006
Film
Angel's Egg
Natsuki Saito
2006
Film
The Letters
Yumiko Shirai
2006
Film
Closed Note
Kae Horii
2007
Film
We Shall Overcome Someday
Kyung-ja Lee
2005
Film
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Aya Ikeuchi
2007
Series
Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers
Akikawa Yukari
2003
Film
Eating Women
Keiko Komugita
2018
Film
First Class
Chinami Yoshinari
2014
Film
Ashura
Yachi
2005
Film
The Mamiya Brothers
Naomi Honma
2006
Film
Cheers Heaven
2003
Film
Clock Store's Girl
Miyahara Ryo
2013
Film
The Cat in Their Arms
Saori Oishi
2018
Film
Welcome to Our Home
Asuka Kandori
2015
Film
Ōoku
2016
Film
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi
Maki Shintani
2004
Film
Visual Queen of 2002
2002
Film
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
Eru / Emu
2013
Film
Sugar & Spice
Noriko Watanabe
2006
Film
悪女について
Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
2012
Film
Seeing with the Heart
Arai Mayumi
2016
Film
Angel's Ladder
2006
Film
#Spread
2026
Film
North Point - Friends
2003