Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema. 사와지리 에리카(1986년생, Nerima, Tokyo, Japan) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 헬터 스켈터, 시노비, 불능범이 있으며, 그 외에도 1리터의 눈물, 퍼스트 클래스, 태양의 노래, 하얀거탑, 팔로워들, 하게타카, 핫맨, 신주쿠 스완, 어머니가 된다, 인간실격, 零のかなたへ　, 억남 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. 특히 2026년에는 #拡散에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 장미의 사슬에 출연했다. 2026년 #拡散에 출연했다. 2020년 팔로워들에서 Erika Sawajiri 역을 맡았다.