Rina Kawaei

Kawaei Rina

  • Name: Kawaei Rina
  • Native name: 川栄李奈
  • Also Known as: Ricchan
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 12, 1995
  • Age: 29
Kawaei Rina is a Japanese actress and former idol singer. She was part of AKB48's Team A. Originally an 11th generation kenkyuusei, she was promoted to Team 4 on March 24, 2012. She was a member of Team 4 until the team shuffle at the 2012 Tokyo Dome concert, where she was transferred to Team A.

During an AKB48 handshake event on May 25, 2014 in Iwate, a man attacked several people with a saw. Kawaei, fellow Team A member Iriyama Anna and a staff member suffered several injuries to their heads and hands and had do undergo surgery. Kawaei took a 4 months hiatus from the group to recover, while remaining active on social media and assuring fans she is doing well. She returned to the AKB48 Theater in October 2014. In March 2015, ten months after the incident, Kawaei announced her graduation from the group, naming the attack as a main reason. She now continues to work as an actress.

On May 17, 2019 Kawaei married fellow actor Hirose Tomoki. The two met after co-starring in the stage play 'Karephone' in October 2018. On November 9, 2019 she announced that their first child was born.

On January 1, 2023 she announced her second pregnancy. On July 1, 2023 she announced he birth of her second child. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Tonari no Nurse Aide
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Sakuraba Mio (Main Role)
10
Sakuraba Mio
Main Role
7.8
2023 Ore wa Shinji Matta ze!
Japanese Drama, 2023, 7 eps
Sasaki Saki (Support Role)
7
Sasaki Saki
Support Role
8.0
2023 Nobunaga no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Mori Ranmaru (Support Role)
8
Mori Ranmaru
Support Role
0.0
2022 Shinai naru Boku e Satsui wo Komete
Japanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Nami (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.8
2022 Yoshitsune no Smartphone
Japanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Minamoto Yoshitsune (Main Role)
8
Minamoto Yoshitsune
Main Role
5.4
2021 Come Come Everybody
Japanese Drama, 2021, 112 eps
Hinata [Rui's daughter] (Main Role)
112
Hinata [Rui's daughter]
Main Role
8.0
2021 Seiten wo Tsuke
Japanese Drama, 2021, 41 eps
Mikagimi [Yoshinobu's legal wife] (Support Role)
41
Mikagimi [Yoshinobu's legal wife]
Support Role
8.1
2021 Shitteru Waifu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Kenzaki Nagisa / Kida Nagisa [Motoharu's sister] (Support Role)
11
Kenzaki Nagisa / Kida Nagisa [Motoharu's sister]
Support Role
7.8
2020 Love Evolution
Japanese Drama, 2020, 3 eps
Abiko Saori (Main Role)
3
Abiko Saori
Main Role
8.0
2020 #Remolove: Futsuu no Koi wa Jado
Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Abiko Saori (Support Role)
10
Abiko Saori
Support Role
7.8
2020 BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 7 eps
Morio Ema [Pianist] (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
7
Morio Ema [Pianist] (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.8
2019 Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Onda Moe (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.8
2019 Naoto Shibui's Holiday
Japanese Drama, 2019, 12 eps
Kimura Hirumi [College Student] (Ep. 1, 7) (Guest Role)
12
Kimura Hirumi [College Student] (Ep. 1, 7)
Guest Role
0.0
2019 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Usami Kaho (Support Role)
10
Support Role
8.6
2019 Idaten
Japanese Drama, 2019, 47 eps
Chie [Gorin's girlfriend] (Support Role)
47
Chie [Gorin's girlfriend]
Support Role
8.2
2018 Keishichou Sousa Shiryou Kanrishitsu (Kari)
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
(Episode 10) (Guest Role)
11
(Episode 10)
Guest Role
8.0
2018 Caseworker's Diary
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Kurihashi China (Support Role)
10
Kurihashi China
Support Role
7.5
2018 Gakeppuchi Hotel
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Osanai Yuko [Housekeeper] (Support Role)
10
Osanai Yuko [Housekeeper]
Support Role
7.5
2017 Otoko no Misao
Japanese Drama, 2017, 7 eps
[Misao's neighbour] (Support Role)
7
[Misao's neighbour]
Support Role
7.4
2017 Kounodori Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2017, 11 eps
Yamazaki Reiko (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
11
Yamazaki Reiko (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
8.3
2017 Ashi Girl
Japanese Drama, 2017, 12 eps
Matsumaru Ako (Support Role)
12
Matsumaru Ako
Support Role
7.9
2017 Shimokitazawa Die Hard
Japanese Drama, 2017, 11 eps
Yui (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
11
Yui (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.3
2017 Bokutachi ga Yarimashita
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Niizato Koyoi (Support Role)
10
Niizato Koyoi
Support Role
7.5
2017 Frankenstein no Koi
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Murozono Mikoto [Inaniwa's employee] (Support Role)
10
Murozono Mikoto [Inaniwa's employee]
Support Role
7.4
2017 Kanjou 8-go Sen
Japanese Drama, 2017, 6 eps
Maki (Main - Ep. 1) / (Ep. 4-6) (Main Role)
6
Maki (Main - Ep. 1) / (Ep. 4-6)
Main Role
7.6
2016 Yuusha Yoshihiko to Michibikareshi Shichinin
Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps
Kouzai Sonoka (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
12
Kouzai Sonoka (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
7.8
2016 Death Note NEW GENERATION
Japanese Drama, 2016, 3 eps
Aoi Sakura {Ishi} (Support Role)
3
Aoi Sakura {Ishi}
Support Role
7.4
2016 Death Cash
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Hayashi Erina (Support Role)
10
Hayashi Erina
Support Role
7.2
2016 Koe Koi
Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps
Takashima Kaori (Support Role)
12
Takashima Kaori
Support Role
7.3
2016 Hayako Sensei
Japanese Drama, 2016, 9 eps
Moriyama Fuuko (Support Role)
9
Moriyama Fuuko
Support Role
7.4
2016 Toto nee-chan
Japanese Drama, 2016, 156 eps
Morita Tomie (Support Role)
156
Morita Tomie
Support Role
8.3
2016 Tokyo Sentimental
Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps
Haneda Natsumi (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
12
Haneda Natsumi (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.5
2016 Higanbana: Keishicho Sosa Nana ka
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Kiriya Kana (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
10
Kiriya Kana (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.7
2015 Majisuka Gakuen 5
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Bakamono (Support Role)
12
Bakamono
Support Role
7.3
2015 Majisuka Gakuen 4
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Bakamono (Support Role)
10
Bakamono
Support Role
7.3
2014 Gomenne Seishun!
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Jinbo Ai [Class 3-C student] (Support Role)
10
Jinbo Ai [Class 3-C student]
Support Role
8.0
2014 Sailor Zombie
Japanese Drama, 2014, 12 eps
Takizawa Momoka (Main Role)
12
Main Role
6.8
2014 SHARK
Japanese Drama, 2014, 12 eps
Konno Kaede (Support Role)
12
Konno Kaede
Support Role
7.3
2013 So Long
Japanese Drama, 2013, 3 eps
{1st Night ~ Team A} Makino Riko (Ep. 1) (Support Role)
3
{1st Night ~ Team A} Makino Riko (Ep. 1)
Support Role
7.6
2012 Majisuka Gakuen 3
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
Nanashi (Support Role)
12
Nanashi
Support Role
7.1
2011 Majisuka Gakuen 2
Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps
Rina (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)
12
Rina (Ep. 12)
Guest Role
7.3
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2024 Dear Family
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Tsuboi Nami (Support Role)
Tsuboi Nami
Support Role
0.0
2024 Henna Ie
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Yuzuki (Support Role)
Yuzuki
Support Role
0.0
2022 Seen
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Fumi (Main Role)
Fumi
Main Role
7.1
2021 Jigoku-no-Hanazono: Office Royale
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Satake Shiori (Support Role)
Satake Shiori
Support Role
7.5
2020 Step
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Naruse Mai (Support Role)
Naruse Mai
Support Role
8.2
2019 Diner
Japanese Movie, 2019,
[Travel agency staff] (Guest Role)
[Travel agency staff]
Guest Role
7.6
2019 Don't Cry, Mr. Ogre
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Yukino Saito (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
2019 Until I Meet September's Love
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Kaho (Support Role)
Kaho
Support Role
7.6
2018 The House Where The Mermaid Sleeps
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Kawashima Mao (Support Role)
Kawashima Mao
Support Role
7.5
2018 Love's Water Drop
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Shiori Tachibana (Main Role)
Main Role
7.8
2018 Sensei Kunshu
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Nakamura Aoi [Ayuha's best friend] (Support Role)
Nakamura Aoi [Ayuha's best friend]
Support Role
7.4
2018 Principal: Koi Suru Watashi wa Heroine Desu Ka?
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Kunishige Haruka [Classmate] (Support Role)
Kunishige Haruka [Classmate]
Support Role
7.4
2018 The Lies She Loved
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Kokoha (Support Role)
Kokoha
Support Role
7.5
2017 Ajin: Demi-Human
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Shimomura Izumi [Tosaki's subordinate] (Support Role)
Shimomura Izumi [Tosaki's subordinate]
Support Role
7.9
2016 Death Note: Light up the New World
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Aoi Sakura (Support Role)
Aoi Sakura
Support Role
7.5
2014 Documentary of AKB48: The Time Has Come
Japanese Movie, 2014,
[Herself] (Support Role)
[Herself]
Support Role
8.1
2013 Documentary of AKB48: No Flower Without Rain
Japanese Movie, 2013,
[Herself] (Support Role)
[Herself]
Support Role
8.2
2012 Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Bairinji Haruka (Support Role)
Bairinji Haruka
Support Role
7.4
2012 Documentary of AKB48: Show Must Go On
Japanese Movie, 2012,
[Herself] (Support Role)
[Herself]
Support Role
8.2
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 The Mystery Day
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Ando Hanae (Support Role)
1
Ando Hanae
Support Role
6.3
2021 Hoshikage no Waltz
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
[Takashi's daughter] (Support Role)
1
[Takashi's daughter]
Support Role
7.0
2020 Dare Mo Shiranai Shimura Ken - Nokoshite Kureta Saigo No Message
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
7.0
2019 3 Nen A Gumi: Ima kara minasan dake no, Sotsugyoshiki desu
Japanese Special, 2019, 2 eps
Usami Kaho (Support Role)
2
Support Role
7.7
2018 Ashi Girl: Chojiku Love-Com Futatabi
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Kawaei Rina Matsumaru Ako (Support Role)
1
Kawaei Rina Matsumaru Ako
Support Role
7.6
2018 Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2018 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
{Christmas no Kaibutsu} Onodera Nao (Main Role)
1
{Christmas no Kaibutsu} Onodera Nao
Main Role
7.6
2018 Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms 2018
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Hirano Minami [Showa] (Main Role)
1
Hirano Minami [Showa]
Main Role
7.6
2018 Gakeppuchi Hotel: Today's guest is Mr. Naoya Ukai
Japanese Special, 2018, 2 eps
Osanai Yuko (Support Role)
2
Osanai Yuko
Support Role
7.7
2017 Watashitachi no Sacchou Doumei
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Itoko (Support Role)
1
Itoko
Support Role
6.0
2017 Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Summer Special 2017
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
{Cursed Room 417} Yokoyama Shiori (Support Role)
1
{Cursed Room 417} Yokoyama Shiori
Support Role
7.8
2017 Aozora Cut
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Nakai Haruka [Beauty salon clerk] (Main Role)
1
Nakai Haruka [Beauty salon clerk]
Main Role
7.3
2016 Toto Nee-chan: Mo Hitotsu no Monogatari - Fukusuke Ningyo no Himitsu
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Morita Tomie (Main Role)
1
Morita Tomie
Main Role
0.0
2016 Guard Center 24
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
[Emergency contact OL] (Support Role)
1
[Emergency contact OL]
Support Role
7.4
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Atarashii Kagi
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 1) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 1)
Guest
0.0
2021 Human Gourmentary Omoumai Mise
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 150 eps
(Ep. 119) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 119)
Guest
0.0
2021 VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 2, 18) (Guest)
58
(Ep. 2, 18)
Guest
8.3
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 302 eps
(Guest)
302
Guest
6.0
2015 YamaP no Kiss Eigo
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 23 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
23
(Ep. 9)
Guest
7.6
2015 AKB48 Tabi Shojo
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 12 eps
(Ep. 1) (Regular Member)
12
(Ep. 1)
Regular Member
7.4
2014 Otona no Kiss Eigo Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 19 eps
(Ep. 3, 6) (Guest)
19
(Ep. 3, 6)
Guest
8.1
2014 Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 29, 32, 170, 252) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 29, 32, 170, 252)
Guest
6.3
2014 Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 105, 207) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 105, 207)
Guest
7.9
2014 AKB48 Nemousu TV: Season 14
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
11
Regular Member
8.1
2013 AKB48 Show!
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 216 eps
(Regular Member)
216
Regular Member
8.1
2013 Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 373) (Guest)
550
(Ep. 373)
Guest
8.4
2012 AKB Kosagi Dojo
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 66 eps
(Regular Member)
66
Regular Member
8.6
2012 AKB48 Nemousu TV: Season 11
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
11
Regular Member
8.0
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 192) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 192)
Guest
8.0
2012 AKB48 Nemousu TV: Season 10
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 12 eps
(Regular Member)
12
Regular Member
8.5
2012 AKB48 Nemousu TV: Season 9
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
11
Regular Member
2.0
2011 AKB48 Nemousu TV: Season 8
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 11 eps
(Regular Member)
11
Regular Member
10.0
2010 AKB And ××!
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 70 eps
(Regular Member)
70
Regular Member
8.0
2010 Ariyoshi AKB Kyowakoku
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 289 eps
(Regular Member)
289
Regular Member
7.8
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
[Assistant] , (Ep. 459, 674) (Regular Member)
810
[Assistant] , (Ep. 459, 674)
Regular Member
10.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 502) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 502)
Guest
8.3
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 448, 452) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 448, 452)
Guest
8.5
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S24E23) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S24E23)
Guest
0.0
1993 COUNT DOWN TV
Japanese TV Show, 1993, 1300 eps
(Guest)
1300
Guest
7.6
1986 MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
8.1
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
1951 Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps
(Guest)
73
Guest
7.8
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Kawaei Rina

Rina Kawaei
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  • First Name: Rina
  • Family Name: Kawaei
  • Native name: 川栄李奈
  • Also Known as: Ricchan
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 12, 1995
  • Age: 29

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