★ HOW OLD IS YUI ICHIKAWA?
Yui Ichikawa is 40 years old, born February 10, 1986 in Japan · Aquarius.
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About
Yui Ichikawa built a career across Japanese TV and film, shifting from TV dramas to cinema. Born in Tokyo in 1986, she gained recognition playing Nana Komatsu in the manga adaptation Nana and reprising a role in Ju-on: The Grudge 2. Known by her nickname Yui-nyan, she balances acting and modeling work. As an Aquarius, she brings an independent, forward-thinking energy to her genre-spanning roles.
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Biography
Yui Ichikawa is a Japanese actress and model from Tokyo. Born February 10, 1986, she entered the entertainment industry as both an idol and performer. Early in her career, she appeared in doramas (Japanese TV dramas) before pivoting toward film. Her breakthrough came through supporting roles in horror: she played a minor character in Ju-on: The Grudge and later reprised the role with expanded screen time in Ju-on: The Grudge 2. She is best known for portraying Nana Komatsu—the character nickname Hachi—in the live-action film adaptation of the manga Nana, a project that took her to New York in December 2006 for the international premiere at the IFC Center alongside co-star Mika Nakashima. Her career trajectory reflects a deliberate move away from television toward cinematic work. In her personal brand, she goes by the nickname Yui-nyan. As a Life Path 9, she carries an intuitive, completion-oriented energy—fitting for an actor who explores the full emotional range of character arcs. Actors typically balance live performance, on-camera work, and character interpretation across multiple formats. She holds Japanese citizenship.
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Trivia
- Nicknamed 'Yui-nyan' throughout her entertainment career.
- Appeared in Ju-on: The Grudge and reprised her role for a bigger part in the sequel.
- Attended the New York international premiere of Nana 2 at the IFC Center on December 18, 2006, with co-star Mika Nakashima.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Yui Ichikawa 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 Yui Ichikawa?
- Yui Ichikawa is 40 years old (born February 10, 1986).
- When is Yui Ichikawa's birthday?
- Yui Ichikawa was born on February 10, 1986.
- What is Yui Ichikawa's zodiac sign?
- Yui Ichikawa is a Aquarius, born February 10, 1986.
- What is Yui Ichikawa's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yui Ichikawa was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Yui Ichikawa from?
- Yui Ichikawa is from Japan.
- What does Yui Ichikawa do?
- Yui Ichikawa is a actor.
- Is Yui Ichikawa still alive?
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