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.
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Films (33)
The Chain of Roses
2026
#Spread
2026
No Longer Human
2019 · Shizuko Ota
Million Dollar Man
2018 · Towako
Eating Women
2018 · Keiko Komugita
The Cat in Their Arms
2018 · Saori Oishi
Impossibility Defense
2018 · Tomoko Tada
Shinjuku Swan II
2017
Seeing with the Heart
2016 · Arai Mayumi
Ōoku
2016
Shinjuku Swan
2015 · Ageha
Welcome to Our Home
2015 · Asuka Kandori
First Class
2014 · Chinami Yoshinari
Tokeiya no Musume
2013 · Miyahara Ryo
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
2013 · Eru / Emu
Helter Skelter
2012 · Lilico
悪女について
2012 · Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
Closed Note
2007 · Kae Horii
1 Litre Of Tears SP
2007 · Aya Ikeuchi
The Letters
2006 · Yumiko Shirai
Angel's Ladder
2006
Angel's Egg
2006 · Natsuki Saito
Ghost Train
2006 · Nana Kimura
Sugar & Spice
2006 · Noriko Watanabe
The Mamiya Brothers
2006 · Naomi Honma
Shinobi
2005 · Hotarubi
The Winds of God
2005
Ashura, la reine des démons
2005 · Yachi
We Shall Overcome Someday
2005 · Kyung-ja Lee
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi
2004 · Maki Shintani
Cheers Heaven
2003
North Point - Friends
2003
Visual Queen of 2002
2002
Séries (18)
Seguidores
2020 · Erika Sawajiri
The Great White Tower
2019 · Keiko Hanamori
Hagetaka
2018 · Takako Matsudaira
Impossibility Defense
2017 · Tada Tomoko
Become a Mother
2017 · Kashiwazaki Yui
The Blind Teacher
2016
Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
2016
Welcome to Our Home
2015 · Asuka Kandori
First Class
2014 · Chinami Yoshinari
The Watchmaker's Daughter
2013 · Ryo Miyahara
Taiyou no Uta
2006 · Kaoru Amane
Un litre de larmes
2005 · Aya Ikeuchi
Aikurushii
2005 · Honoka Kizaki
Until the Cherry Blossoms Bloom
2004 · Naoko Wakabayashi
Hitonatsu no Papa e
2003 · Satsuki
Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers
2003 · Akikawa Yukari
Hotman
2003 · Satsuki Akikawa
Friends
2003