★ HOW OLD IS ERIKA SAWAJIRI?
Erika Sawajiri is 40 years old, born April 8, 1986 in Japan · Aries.
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About
Erika Sawajiri rose from junior model to multi-hyphenate Japanese star through roles in Shinobi: Heart Under Blade and 1 Litre of Tears. Born April 8, 1986, she debuted in 2001 and transitioned to acting in 2002, earning newcomer awards across film and TV. Her 2006 song "Taiyō no Uta" hit million-seller status in Japan. As an Aries, she channels directness and intensity—traits that surfaced when public controversies sidelined her career from 2007 to 2010.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model born April 8, 1986. She debuted as a junior model in 2001, then transitioned to acting in 2002 with roles in Break Through!, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, and 1 Litre of Tears—all of which brought her newcomer acting awards. Her singing career launched through the 2006 television drama Taiyō no Uta, which featured her first commercially-released song of the same name; the track was certified Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
In 2007, Sawajiri went on hiatus after controversial statements and publicized personal relationships damaged her public image. She returned to acting in 2010 and starred in Helter Skelter, earning a Best Leading Actress nomination at the 36th Japan Academy Film Prize. In 2019, she was arrested for MDMA possession and incarcerated. Sawajiri resumed her acting career in 2024 with a New National Theatre Tokyo production of A Streetcar Named Desire. As an Aries born in 1986, she embodies the sign's resilience and reinvention. Her multi-disciplinary work—acting, singing, modeling—reflects the broad creative range typical of performers in her field.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sawajiri debuted as a junior model in 2001 at age 15. She transitioned to acting in 2002, quickly landing roles in television and film that established her as a rising talent. Within a few years, she had starred in Break Through!, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, and 1 Litre of Tears—projects that earned her multiple newcomer acting awards and shaped her early reputation.
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Trivia
- Her 2006 song "Taiyō no Uta" (Sun Song) from the television drama of the same name became a certified Million seller in Japan.
- She received a Best Leading Actress nomination at the 36th Japan Academy Film Prize for her role in Helter Skelter.
- After a 2019 arrest for MDMA possession and subsequent incarceration, Sawajiri returned to public performance in 2024 with A Streetcar Named Desire at New National Theatre Tokyo.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Erika Sawajiri often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Erika Sawajiri?
- Erika Sawajiri is 40 years old (born April 8, 1986).
- When is Erika Sawajiri's birthday?
- Erika Sawajiri was born on April 8, 1986.
- What is Erika Sawajiri's zodiac sign?
- Erika Sawajiri is a Aries, born April 8, 1986.
- What is Erika Sawajiri's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Erika Sawajiri was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Erika Sawajiri from?
- Erika Sawajiri is from Japan.
- What does Erika Sawajiri do?
- Erika Sawajiri is a actor.
- Is Erika Sawajiri still alive?
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