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Erika Sawajiri (Erika Sawajiri (澤尻 エリカ)) was born on 8 April, 1986 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. Discover Erika Sawajiri's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?

Popular As Erika Sawajiri (澤尻 エリカ)
Occupation Actress singer model
Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 8 April 1986
Birthday 8 April
Birthplace Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Erika Sawajiri Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Erika Sawajiri height is 1.61 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.61 m
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Who Is Erika Sawajiri's Husband?

Her husband is Tsuyoshi Takashiro (m. January 20, 2009-December 28, 2013)

Family
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Husband Tsuyoshi Takashiro (m. January 20, 2009-December 28, 2013)
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Erika Sawajiri Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Erika Sawajiri worth at the age of 37 years old? Erika Sawajiri’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Japan. We have estimated Erika Sawajiri's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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Erika Sawajiri (沢尻 エリカ) is a Japanese actress, singer, and model.

1983

Oricon stated that she is the only artist in 39 years to get their first two singles to hit number one since Hiroko Yakushimaru in 1983.

1999

In 1999, Sawajiri passed the Stardust audition after graduating from elementary school.

She became part of the idol girl group Angel Eyes and began modeling for junior fashion magazines such as Cutie and Nicola.

2001

After debuting as a junior model in 2001, Sawajiri transitioned to acting in 2002 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.

She later won the grand prize for the 2001 Seikore and became a regular on the BS news program Harajuku Launchers.

2002

In 2002, Sawajiri started her career in film as well as extending her modeling career as a gravure idol.

Her first film was Mondai no nai Watashitachi.

Sawajiri became one of Fuji TV's Visual Queens in 2002.

On the NTV variety show The Yoru mo Hit Parade, she became a regular from April till late June, shortly after leaving the program for the CX news program Chou VIP Fortune no Tobira from mid-June till late August.

In November, she was on the CBC variety show Bijou Dokyuu and TBS show B-1.

She was cast in the TBS TV drama Hotman.

2005

Her most notable role was in 1 Litre of Tears in 2005 when she portrayed a girl with the degenerative disease spinocerebellar degeneration.

Sawajiri first started her music career under the name "Kaoru Amane", the name of her character in her last drama, the TV adaptation of A Song to the Sun.

The single went into number 1 in its second and fourth week.

It was certified Triple Platinum for cell phone downloads of 750,000.

2006

Sawajiri also launched a singing career through the 2006 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.

2007

In 2007, Sawajiri went on hiatus after her public image was affected by her controversial statements and personal relationships.

On July 16, 2007, Erika released her debut single "Free", under the name "Erika".

The single was immediately ranked on its first day as number one on the Oricon Charts.

"Free" was certified Platinum for cell phone downloads of 250,000.

Sawajiri had planned to attend the 12th Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2007, but she cancelled.

Sawajiri dated Tsuyoshi Takashiro as early as October 2007.

2008

She returned to Japan on March 29, 2008 after nearly three months in London with Takashiro.

2009

Sawajiri and her mother both stated on separate occasions that she would return to Japan and make a comeback as soon as late summer 2009.

2010

She later returned to acting in 2010 and starred in Helter Skelter, for which she received a Best Leading Actress nomination at the 36th Japan Academy Film Prize.

2012

In 2012, Sawajiri was originally scheduled to star in the live action film version of Space Battleship Yamato but was replaced by Meisa Kuroki.

2013

In 2013, Sawajiri was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 36th Japan Academy Awards for her performance in Helter Skelter.

2019

On November 16, 2019, she was arrested for drug possession, and during her trial in January 2020, she stated that she had no plans on continuing her career.

Following a second hiatus, Sawajiri will be resuming activities on stage with a New National Theatre Tokyo production of A Streetcar Named Desire in 2024.

Erika Sawajiri was born in Nerima, Tokyo to a Japanese father and an Algerian Kabyle mother who was raised in France, and is the youngest of three children.

Her father owned 16 racehorses, including Edonokoban (エドノコバン), giving her ample opportunities to engage in horseback riding as a child.

Her father disappeared from home when she was nine years old and returned when she was in her third year at junior high school, only to die from cancer that year.

Her second eldest brother died in a traffic accident when she was in her first year at high school.

Her eldest brother is a former actor.

Her mother managed a Mediterranean restaurant where she occasionally helped.

After Sawajiri's November 2019 arrest, she was replaced in the television drama Kirin ga Kuru with Haruna Kawaguchi.

2020

She later stated in January 2020 that she had no plans on continuing her career.

In February 2020, Avex ended their contract with her.