Erika Sawajiri

Erika Sawajiri

April 8, 1986 (38 years old) in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan

Erika Sawajiri (born April 8, 1986 in Nerima, Tokyo) is a Japan-based actress, model, and musician. Her alias in her music career was Kaoru Amane, but she has recently started her own project under the name Erika. She was affiliated with Sony Music Entertainment Japan for her record label (formerly as Kaoru Amane and later Erika), and Stardust Promotion for her talent agency (with her real name, Erika Sawajiri) before her contract was terminated in late 2009. On September 10, 2010, it was announced that she signed with Avex label for talent management and music releases. She became popular after playing a girl who suffered from an intractable disease called spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD) in the nonfiction drama 1 Litre of Tears.

Known For

Helter Skelter Helter Skelter
1 Litre of Tears 1 Litre of Tears
First Class First Class
Hotman Hotman
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade Shinobi: Heart Under Blade

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