Aya Ueto

Ueto Aya

  • Name: Ueto Aya
  • Native name: 上戸彩
  • Also Known as: うえと あや
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 14, 1985
  • Age: 38
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Aya Ueto received her first break in August 1997, when, at the age of 11, she won the Special Jury Prize at the 7th All-Japan Bishoujo Contest. After this initial success, she tried her hand at both acting and singing, appearing in various minor TV drama roles, as well as a low-budget action movie, and formed a short-lived pop quartet, "Z-1", with other winners of the Bishoujo Contest.
After her passionate portrayal of a high school student with Gender Identity Disorder in the 6th series of the long-running classroom drama Kinpachi sensei, "3-nen B-Gumi Kinpachi Sensei 6" (2001), endeared her to the Japanese nation, she was able to pursue a solo music career with her first single, "Pureness", released in August 2002. It was this performance that also convinced cult movie director Ryohei Kitamura to cast her in the title role of Azumi (2003).
With the film's release date coinciding with the sale of her debut album "AYAUETO" in the spring of 2003, Aya was set for super-stardom. Her famous smile has since earned her increasing numbers of commercial contracts and magazine covers - all-important exposure for any idol - combined with starring roles in a number of popular television dramas have meant she is rarely out of the limelight and has cemented her position as one of Japan's top entertainers.

She has been married to Hiroyuki Igarashi (HIRO of EXILE) since September 14, 2012. Their first daughter was born on August 19, 2015. On July 27, 2019, the birth of their second child, a boy, was announced. On Jun 23, 2023, the birth of their third child, a boy, was announced. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Chinmoku no Kantai: Tokyo Wan Dai Kaisen
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Ichiya Hiromi (Support Role)
8
Ichiya Hiromi
Support Role
8.0
2022 Tonari no Chikara
Japanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Nakagoshi Akari (Main Role)
9
Nakagoshi Akari
Main Role
7.5
2020 Hanzawa Naoki Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Hanzawa Hana [Naoki's wife] (Support Role)
10
Hanzawa Hana [Naoki's wife]
Support Role
8.5
2018 Zettai Reido Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Sakuragi Izumi (Guest Role)
10
Sakuragi Izumi
Guest Role
7.7
2015 I'm Home
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Ieji Megumi (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.8
2014 Hirugao
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Sasamoto Sawa (Main Role)
11
Sasamoto Sawa
Main Role
7.8
2013 Hanzawa Naoki
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Hanzawa Hana [Naoki's wife] (Support Role)
10
Hanzawa Hana [Naoki's wife]
Support Role
8.6
2013 Itsuka Hi no Ataru Basho de
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Komoriya Hako (Main Role)
10
Komoriya Hako
Main Role
7.5
2011 Zettai Reido Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Sakuragi Izumi (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.7
2010 Nagareboshi
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Makihara Risa (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.9
2010 Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 10
Japanese Drama, 2010, 47 eps
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 47) (Guest Role)
47
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 47)
Guest Role
0.0
2010 Juunen Saki mo Kimi ni Koishite
Japanese Drama, 2010, 6 eps
Onozawa Rika (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.2
2010 Zettai Reido
Japanese Drama, 2010, 11 eps
Sakuragi Izumi (Main Role)
11
Sakuragi Izumi
Main Role
7.6
2009 Konkatsu!
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Tobita Haruno (Main Role)
11
Main Role
6.8
2008 Celeb to Binbo Taro
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Mitazono Alice (Main Role)
11
Main Role
6.8
2008 Hokaben
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Domoto Akari (Main Role)
10
Main Role
6.9
2007 Abarenbo Mama
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Ayu Kawa (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.0
2007 Hotelier
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
Odagiri Kyoko (Main Role)
9
Main Role
6.9
2006 Shimokita Sundays
Japanese Drama, 2006, 9 eps
Satonaka Yuika (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.1
2006 Attention Please
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Misaki Yoko (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.3
2006 Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 8
Japanese Drama, 2006, 50 eps
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 50) (Guest Role)
50
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 50)
Guest Role
4.0
2006 Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi
Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps
{Celebrity} Komine Nanako (Ep. 1) (Main Role)
4
{Celebrity} Komine Nanako (Ep. 1)
Main Role
7.3
2005 Attack No.1
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Ayuhara Kozue (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.3
2005 Yoshitsune
Japanese Drama, 2005, 49 eps
Utsubo (Support Role)
49
Utsubo
Support Role
7.8
2004 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7
Japanese Drama, 2004, 22 eps
Tsurumoto Nao (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)
22
Tsurumoto Nao (Ep. 11)
Guest Role
8.1
2004 Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Aoyama Misaki (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
10
Aoyama Misaki (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
6.8
2004 Ace wo Nerae!
Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps
Oka Hiromi (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.1
2003 Satokibi Batake no Uta
Japanese Drama, 2003, 1 eps
Hirayama Mie (Support Role)
1
Hirayama Mie
Support Role
7.5
2003 Hitonatsu no Papa e
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Mochizuki Marimo (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.2
2003 Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Machida Hina (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.2
2002 My Little Chef
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Kamosawa Nazuna (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.1
2002 Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 6
Japanese Drama, 2002, 51 eps
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 10-15) (Guest Role)
51
Yamashita Kana [Hisako and Kenji's daughter] (Ep. 10-15)
Guest Role
0.0
2001 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6
Japanese Drama, 2001, 23 eps
Tsurumoto Nao (Support Role)
23
Tsurumoto Nao
Support Role
8.0
2001 Yome wa Mitsuboshi
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Shinjo Mayu (Support Role)
11
Shinjo Mayu
Support Role
7.5
2000 Shijo Saiaku no Date
Japanese Drama, 2000, 21 eps
Shiori (Ep. 20) (Support Role)
21
Shiori (Ep. 20)
Support Role
6.0
2000 Namida wo Fuite
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Fuchigami Momo (Main Role)
11
Fuchigami Momo
Main Role
7.6
1998 Ultraman Gaia
Japanese Drama, 1998, 51 eps
[Believer] (Ep.46) (Guest Role)
51
[Believer] (Ep.46)
Guest Role
7.9
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023 The Silent Service
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Ichiya Hiromi (Support Role)
Ichiya Hiromi
Support Role
7.2
2023 Shylock's Children
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Kitagawa Airi (Support Role)
Kitagawa Airi
Support Role
7.1
2017 Hirugao
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Sasamoto Sawa (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2014 Thermae Romae 2
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Mami (Main Role)
Mami
Main Role
7.4
2013 A Tale Of Samurai Cooking - A True Love Story
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Oharu Funaki (Main Role)
Main Role
7.6
2013 Oshin
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Fuji Tanimura [Oshin's mother] (Support Role)
Fuji Tanimura [Oshin's mother]
Support Role
7.7
2012 Thermae Romae 1
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Yamakoshi Mami (Main Role)
Main Role
7.3
2010 Surely Someday
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Ueto Aya (Guest Role)
Ueto Aya
Guest Role
7.5
2008 The Cherry Orchard: Blossoming
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Rimi (Guest Role)
Guest Role
7.1
2005 Azumi 2: Death or Love
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Azumi (Main Role)
Azumi
Main Role
7.2
2004 Install
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Asako Nozawa (Main Role)
Main Role
6.6
2003 Azumi
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Azumi (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
1999 Satsujinsha: Killer of Paraiso
Japanese Movie, 1999,
Hikari (Main Role)
Hikari
Main Role
2.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Hitoribocchi: Hitori to Hito wo Tsunagu Ai no Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Uchida Chiaki (Main Role)
1
Uchida Chiaki
Main Role
7.4
2019 Boku ga Warau to
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Suzuki Seiko [Shigesaburou's wife] (Main Role)
1
Suzuki Seiko [Shigesaburou's wife]
Main Role
7.9
2018 Person Who Loves The Sun: 1964 The Day's Paralympic
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
1
Main Role
6.0
2018 Midnight Journal
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Yuri Fujise (Main Role)
1
Yuri Fujise
Main Role
7.5
2014 Itsuka Hi no Ataru Basho de SP
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Komoriya Hako (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.4
2012 I Will Fly to the Sky on a Wheelchair!
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Kato Kumi (Support Role)
1
Kato Kumi
Support Role
7.9
2012 Kaneko Misuzu Monogatari - minna chigatte, minna ii
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Kaneko Teru (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.3
2011 Zettai Reido Special
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Sakuragi Izumi (Main Role)
1
Sakuragi Izumi
Main Role
7.7
2010 Ai wa Mieru
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tatematsu Juri (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.6
2009 Kekkon
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Uehara Chikage (Main Role)
1
Main Role
5.0
2008 Attention Please 2008
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Misaki Youko (Main Role)
1
Misaki Youko
Main Role
7.2
2007 Wachigaiya Itosato
Japanese Special, 2007, 2 eps
Wachigaiya Itosato (Main Role)
2
Main Role
5.0
2007 Ri Kouran
Japanese Special, 2007, 2 eps
Ri Kouran / Yamaguchi Yoshiko (Main Role)
2
Ri Kouran / Yamaguchi Yoshiko
Main Role
7.5
2007 Attention Please 2007
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Misaki Youko (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.2
2005 Nada So So
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Oda Miki (Main Role)
1
Main Role
4.5
2005 Misora Hibari Tanjo Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Kato Kazue [15-20 years old] (Support Role)
1
Kato Kazue [15-20 years old]
Support Role
5.0
2005 Drama Special Koto
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Sada Chieko | Naeko (Main Role)
1
Sada Chieko | Naeko
Main Role
9.5
2004 Ace wo Nerae! Kiseki e no Chousen
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Oka Hiromi (Main Role)
1
Oka Hiromi
Main Role
7.3
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 VS Damashii Gradation
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 44 eps
(Ep. 21) (Guest)
44
(Ep. 21)
Guest
0.0
2015 Kanjani Chronicle
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 236 eps
(Ep. 101, 102) (Guest)
236
(Ep. 101, 102)
Guest
8.0
2015 Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
0
Guest
0.0
2014 KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 224 eps
(Ep. 109) (Guest)
224
(Ep. 109)
Guest
8.6
2014 Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 93) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 93)
Guest
6.3
2013 Kisumai Busaiku!?
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 0 eps
(Ep. 3x90) (Guest)
0
(Ep. 3x90)
Guest
0.0
2010 Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 179) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 179)
Guest
8.5
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 47, 191, 191*, 348) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 47, 191, 191*, 348)
Guest
8.3
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 93, 145, 256, 347, 391, 400, 403) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 93, 145, 256, 347, 391, 400, 403)
Guest
8.5
2008 Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 62, 68, 84, 99, 172) (Guest)
211
(Ep. 62, 68, 84, 99, 172)
Guest
8.5
2007 Hore yuke! Star Daisakusen: Mari Momi Kiki Ippatsu!
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 26 eps
(Ep.19) (Guest)
26
(Ep.19)
Guest
0.0
2006 Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps
(Ep. 41, 79) (Guest)
178
(Ep. 41, 79)
Guest
8.5
1996 King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20081227) (Guest)
1214
(20081227)
Guest
0.0
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S13E6, S14E26) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S13E6, S14E26)
Guest
0.0
1986 MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
8.1
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Ueto Aya

Aya Ueto
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  • First Name: Aya
  • Family Name: Ueto
  • Native name: 上戸彩
  • Also Known as: うえと あや
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: September 14, 1985
  • Age: 38

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