[edit]Biography

Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan, she's an actress, model and singer. Her nicknames are Deco (childhood), Kacchan, and Aachan. Erika has two older brothers and is married to filmmaker Takashiro Tsuyoshi. She's attended Sunrise High School. Her talents include dancing to jazz music, horseback riding and swimming. Some of her hobbies include shopping, collecting cheap candies and cooking. Her father is Japanese and her mother is Algerian-French descent. She idolizes Namie Amuro.

Recognitions include the Japan Academy Awards: Best Newcomer for PACCHIGI! [2OO6]; FujiTV's Visual Queen of the Year [2OO2]; Young Jump Uniform Collection Runner Up [2OO1].

She's done endorsements for Pepsi NEX [2OO7]; Meiji XYLISH [2OO7]; Sony Ericsson W51S [2OO6]; Kanebo SALA [2OO6]

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[add roles]Dramas

Year Title # of Epis. Role Rating
2012 Akujo ni Tsuite 1 Main Role Tomikoji Kimiko / Suzuki Kimiko N/A
2012 L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories 12 Main Role N/A
2007 1 Litre of Tears Special 1 Main Role Ikeuchi Aya 7.84
2006 Tenshi no Hashigo 1 Supporting Role N/A
2006 Taiyou no Uta 10 Main Role Amane Kaoru 7.67
2005 1 Litre of Tears 11 Main Role Ikeuchi Aya 8.98
2005 Aikurushii 11 Supporting Role Kizaki Honoka 7.06
2004 Fuyuzora ni Tsuki wa Kagayaku 1 Supporting Role Takano Misa N/A
2003 Hitonatsu no Papa e 10 Supporting Role Satsuki 6.53
2003 Hotman 11 Supporting Role Akikawa Satsuki 8.14

[add roles]Films

Year Title Role Rating
2012 Helter Skelter Main Role Ririko 7.64
2007 Closed Note Main Role Horii Kae 6.74
2006 Tegami Main Role Yumiko Shirai 6.91
2006 Tenshi no Tamago Main Role Saito Natsuki 6.58
2006 Ghost Train Main Role Kimura Nana 6.16
2006 Sugar and Spice Main Role Noriko 6.55
2005 Shinobi: Heart Under Blade Supporting Role Hotarubi 7.56
2005 Break Through! Supporting Role Kyung-ja Lee N/A

Comments (5)

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  • 0000 Mar 17, 2013
    From 1 litre of tears to Helter Skelter image, she has grown a lot !
    Really impressed.
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  • mdemOiselleC Dec 18, 2012
    after watching 1 litre of tears i like her..just finished closed note movie gooossh she grew so fast she's tall and more beautiful...
  • blueaoichan Sep 5, 2012
    She's really pretty. I saw her in 1 liter of tears <3
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  • lmaonade Apr 8, 2012
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY~
    1 ❤
  • MonjaElisa Oct 18, 2011
    Erika Sawajiri is such an amazing actor <3 I've loved her ever since I first saw her acting in 1 litre no namida.. Truly beautiful.. I will forever remain a fan of erika sawajiri :)
    Thanks for being such a great actress Erika-Sama :')
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Sawajiri Erika

Sawajiri Erika

Name

  • Name: Sawajiri Erika
  • Native name: 沢尻 エリカ
  • Also Known as: ERIKA

Personal Details

  • Gender: Female
  • Birthday: April 8, 1986
  • Age: 27
  • Nationality: Japanese