Sawajiri erika biography of albert

Japanese actress, singer, and model

Erika Sawajiri (Japanese: 沢尻 エリカ, Hepburn: Sawajiri Erika, born April 8, ) is a Japanese actress, singer, and model.

After debuting as a junior model in , Sawajiri transitioned to acting in and has starred in Break Through!, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, and 1 Litre of Tears, for all of which she received several newcomer acting awards.

Sawajiri erika biography of albert

Sawajiri also launched a singing career through the television drama Taiyō no Uta, where her first commercially-released song of the same name was certified Million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. She later released solo music under the name Erika.

In , Sawajiri went on hiatus after her public image was affected by her controversial statements and personal relationships. She later returned to acting in and starred in Helter Skelter, for which she received a Best Leading Actress nomination at the 36th Japan Academy Film Prize.^[1] On November 16, , she was