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

    HotmanHotman
    1 Litre of Tears1 Litre of Tears
    First ClassFirst Class
    A Song to the SunA Song to the Sun
    Become a MotherBecome a Mother

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