Acting
Erika Sawajiri
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
#Spread
Film · 2026
The Chain of Roses
Film · 2026
Followers
Series · 2020
No Longer Human
Film · 2019
The Great White Tower
Series · 2019
Impossibility Defense
Film · 2018
Million Dollar Man
Film · 2018
The Cat in Their Arms
Film · 2018
Eating Women
Film · 2018
Hagetaka
Series · 2018
Shinjuku Swan II
Film · 2017
Become a Mother
Series · 2017
Impossibility Defense
Series · 2017
Ōoku
Film · 2016
Seeing with the Heart
Film · 2016
Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
Series · 2016
The Blind Teacher
Series · 2016
Shinjuku Swan
Film · 2015
Welcome to Our Home
Film · 2015
Welcome to Our Home
Series · 2015
First Class
Film · 2014
First Class
Series · 2014
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
Film · 2013
Clock Store's Girl
Film · 2013
The Watchmaker's Daughter
Series · 2013
Helter Skelter
Film · 2012
悪女について
Film · 2012
Closed Note
Film · 2007
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Film · 2007
Ghost Train
Film · 2006
Sugar & Spice
Film · 2006
Angel's Egg
Film · 2006
The Letters
Film · 2006
The Mamiya Brothers
Film · 2006
Angel's Ladder
Film · 2006
A Song to the Sun
Series · 2006
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Film · 2005
We Shall Overcome Someday
Film · 2005
The Winds of God
Film · 2005
Ashura
Film · 2005
1 Litre of Tears
Series · 2005
Aikurushii
Series · 2005
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi
Film · 2004
Cheers Heaven
Film · 2003
North Point - Friends
Film · 2003
Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers
Series · 2003
Papa for One Summer
Series · 2003
Hotman
Series · 2003
Friends
Series · 2003
Visual Queen of 2002
Film · 2002