Japanese movie stars born in 1998
Here are 7 famous actresses from Japan were born in 1998:
Aki Etchu
Aki Etchu (February 12, 1998 Kanagawa Prefecture-) is a Japanese actor.
He began his career as a child actor and gained recognition for his role in the 2010 film "Confessions". Since then, he has appeared in several films and television dramas, including "The Complex", "Peanut Butter Sandwich", and "Love that Makes You Cry". Aki Etchu has been nominated for and won several awards, including the Best Actor Award at the 39th Yokohama Film Festival for his role in "Love Exposure". In addition to acting, he is also known for his music, having released his first single "Sakura no Ame" in 2016.
Meimi Tamura
Meimi Tamura (October 30, 1998 Gunma-) also known as 田村芽実, Tamura Meimi or Meimei is a Japanese singer and actor.
She is a former member of the Japanese idol group ANGERME, which is under Hello! Project. Tamura joined ANGERME in 2015 as a 8th-generation member, and she graduated from the group in 2019 to pursue a career as a solo artist. In addition to her career as a singer, Tamura has also acted in various stage productions, TV dramas and movies. She has won multiple awards for her performances, including the "Newcomer Award" at the prestigious Elan d'or Awards in 2020. Tamura is known for her powerful vocals, energetic dance performances, and bubbly personality.
Emi Hiraoka
Emi Hiraoka (November 6, 1998 Tokyo-) is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
She made her debut as a voice actor in the anime series "Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress" in 2016. Since then, she has lent her voice to several popular anime series such as "Goblin Slayer", "Fruits Basket", and "A Certain Scientific Railgun T". Emi has also appeared in live-action productions such as the film "Nisekoi: False Love" and the TV drama series "Natsuzora". She is known for her versatile voice and has portrayed a range of characters from cute and bubbly to serious and intense. In addition to her acting career, Emi is also a skilled singer and has released several singles and albums.
Maya Sakura
Maya Sakura (July 26, 1998 Obihiro-) is a Japanese singer and actor.
She made her debut as a singer in 2018 with the release of her first single, "Kokoro no Tomo." Prior to her music career, Maya received training in classical ballet and appeared in stage shows. In 2019, she made her acting debut in the TV drama "Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita." She has since appeared in various TV dramas and movies, showcasing her versatile acting skills. Apart from her musical and acting pursuits, Maya is also known for her philanthropic work and is an ambassador for several non-profit organizations.
Mika Dela Cruz
Mika Dela Cruz (December 9, 1998 Tokyo-) also known as Micah Dela Cruz, Mica Dela Cruz, Mariko or Mikaela Nicolette E. Dela Cruz is a Japanese actor.
She was born to a Filipina mother and a Japanese father, and was raised in the Philippines. Mika started her acting career at a young age, appearing in various TV shows and movies. She became popular for her role as Ningning in the ABS-CBN TV series of the same name.
Aside from acting, Mika is also a singer and has released several singles and albums. She is also an advocate for various causes, such as promoting mental health awareness, animal welfare, and environmental conservation.
In 2018, Mika graduated from De La Salle University with a degree in Marketing Management. In the same year, she also became a UN Environment Programme National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines.
Mika continues to be active in the entertainment industry, and has starred in recent TV shows such as "The Killer Bride" and "Bagong Umaga".
Mone Kamishiraishi
Mone Kamishiraishi (January 27, 1998 Kagoshima-) is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She is best known for her role as Mitsuha Miyamizu in the critically acclaimed film Your Name (2016). Kamishiraishi started her career in entertainment as a child actor and made her debut in the NHK drama series Atsuhime (2008). In 2011, she began focusing on voice acting and has lent her voice to several anime series and films, including One Piece Film: Gold (2016) and Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017). In addition to her voice acting work, Kamishiraishi has also acted in live-action films and television dramas, such as Chihayafuru: Musubi (2018) and Kaseifu no Mitazono (2016).
Mion Mukaichi
Mion Mukaichi (January 29, 1998 Saitama Prefecture-) also known as Mukaichi Mion is a Japanese actor and singer.
Mukaichi Mion is best known for her work as a member of the Japanese idol group AKB48. She joined the group in 2013 as a trainee and was promoted to a full member later that year. Since then, she has been an active member of the group and has participated in many of their singles and albums. In addition to her music career, Mukaichi has also appeared in several TV dramas and movies. She made her acting debut in the 2015 drama "So Long!" and has since appeared in several other productions, including "Yutori Desu ga Nani ka", "Cruel Restaurant", and "Horimiya". Mukaichi is also known for her talent as a voice actress and has lent her voice to several anime series and video games. She has won numerous awards for her work in both music and acting, and is considered one of the most talented young performers in Japan today.