Japanese movie stars born in 1983
Here are 21 famous actresses from Japan were born in 1983:
Ayumi Oka
Ayumi Oka (September 18, 1983 Tsu-) is a Japanese actor.
Ayumi Oka started her career as a model before transitioning into acting. She made her acting debut in 2005 with the drama series "Division 1 Hungry Kid" and has since appeared in various TV dramas, films, and stage productions. Oka is known for her versatility and has played a wide range of roles, from a high school student to a detective. Some of her notable works include "Waruboro," "Mr. Brain," and "Nurse Aoi." In addition to her acting career, Oka is also active in charity work and has volunteered in various disaster relief efforts.
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Sola Aoi
Sola Aoi (November 11, 1983 Tokyo-) also known as Aoi Sora, Aoi Sola, Sora Aoi, そらちゃん, リーダー or 老師 is a Japanese pornographic film actor, actor and model.
Sola Aoi started her career as a nude model in 2002 and made her adult video debut in 2003. With her natural beauty and charming personality, Sola became one of the most popular porn stars in Japan and gained a large fan base both in Japan and internationally. In addition to her adult film career, Sola also appeared in mainstream media as an actress, appearing in TV dramas and movies. She has also worked as a gravure model, releasing several photobooks and DVDs showcasing her beauty. Outside of her entertainment career, Sola is also known for her love of animals and has been involved in various animal welfare campaigns. She is an avid fan of anime and video games and often attends manga and anime events as a guest. In recent years, Sola has retired from the adult film industry and now focuses on her acting and modeling career.
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Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima (February 19, 1983 Hioki-) also known as Nakashima Mika, NANA starring Nakashima Mika, なかしま みか or 中岛美嘉 is a Japanese singer, actor and model.
Mika Nakashima began her career as a model, becoming the face of many popular Japanese brands. She then made her debut as a singer in 2001, releasing her first single "Stars" under the name Nakashima Mika. Her breakthrough came in 2002 with the release of her third single "Glamorous Sky" which was the theme song for the movie "NANA" in which she also starred as the main character, alongside Yuna Ito. Mika has released multiple successful albums and has won numerous awards for her music, including the Grand Prix Award at the Japan Record Awards in 2005. In addition to her music, Mika has also acted in various movies, TV dramas and stage productions, showcasing her versatile talent as a performer.
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Mari Yaguchi
Mari Yaguchi (January 20, 1983 Izumi-ku, Yokohama-) also known as Yaguchi Mari, Yaguchi, Mari, Mari Nakamura, Nakamura Mari, Marippe, Yaguchan, Yaguttsan or Yagu-chan is a Japanese singer, actor and presenter.
She was a member of the Japanese idol girl group Morning Musume from 2000 to 2005, during which time she was also a member of the subgroup Minimoni. After leaving Morning Musume, Yaguchi continued her career in entertainment, releasing solo music and appearing in numerous television programs and stage productions. In addition to her work in entertainment, she is also known for her philanthropy efforts and advocacy for animal welfare.
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Kaori Shimizu
Kaori Shimizu (May 21, 1983 Tokyo-) also known as Shimizu Kaori, Tamura, Hiyori (Shimizu, Kaori) or Shimizu, Kaori is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She made her voice acting debut in 2002 with the anime series "Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi." Since then, she has lent her voice to numerous anime, video games, and drama CDs, including iconic roles such as Sae Kashiwagi in "Peach Girl," Tohru Honda in the 2001 version of "Fruits Basket," and Yumi Fukuzawa in "Maria-sama ga Miteru."
Aside from her voice acting work, Shimizu has also appeared in several live-action films and television dramas, including "Tentai Kansoku" and "Mop Girl." In 2006, she released her debut single "Ano Koro" and has since released several other singles and albums.
In addition to her career in entertainment, Shimizu is also known for her activism and advocacy work. She has spoken out on issues such as environmentalism, animal rights, and LGBTQ+ rights, and has participated in events and campaigns to support these causes.
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Ai Maeda
Ai Maeda (October 4, 1983 Tokyo-) also known as Maeda Ai is a Japanese actor, model, voice actor and singer. She has two children, and .
Ai Maeda has been active in the entertainment industry since the late 1990s, starting out as a child actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Mimi Tachikawa in the popular anime series Digimon Adventure. She has also provided voice acting for numerous other anime series and video games, including The iDOLM@STER and Sword Art Online. Additionally, Maeda has released several albums and singles as a singer, and has performed theme songs for various anime series. In recent years, she has focused more on her acting career and has appeared in several TV dramas and films, including the 2019 movie "Shudan Sasen" (The Confidence Man JP: The Movie).
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Mika Kikuchi
Mika Kikuchi (December 16, 1983 Misato-) also known as Kikuchi Mika or Kikuchi, Mika is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer.
She began her career as a child actor and made her debut as a voice actor in 1993. Some of her notable roles in anime include Sora Takenouchi in "Digimon Adventure," Mokona Modoki in "Tsubasa Chronicle," and Reimi Sugimoto in "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable."
In addition to voice acting, Kikuchi has also appeared in live-action dramas and movies, such as "Hana and Alice" and "Love Revolution." She has also lent her voice to video games, such as "Final Fantasy Type-0" and "Granblue Fantasy."
Kikuchi is also a singer and has released several singles and albums throughout her career. She has performed theme songs for various anime series, including "Digimon Adventure tri." and "My Hero Academia."
Outside of her entertainment career, Kikuchi has been actively involved in various charitable causes, such as earthquake relief efforts in Japan.
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Risa Kudō
Risa Kudō (October 4, 1983 Kanagawa Prefecture-) is a Japanese gravure idol, model and actor.
She began her career as a gravure idol in 2004, appearing in various magazines and photobooks. Her captivating looks and charming personality quickly gained her popularity among fans, and she became one of the most sought-after gravure idols in Japan.
In addition to her modeling career, Kudō has also appeared in several TV dramas, movies and stage plays. She made her acting debut in the 2008 drama, "Nanase Futatabi", and has since then appeared in many other popular shows such as "Deka Wanko" (2011) and "Date" (2015).
Kudō is also known for her talent in sports, particularly in golf and bowling. She has won several golf tournaments and even competed in the World Ladies' Golf Tournament in 2013. In 2017, she also became a regular commentator for the "Professional Bowling Association Japan Cup" (PBA Japan Cup) broadcast.
Kudō continues to remain a popular figure in the Japanese entertainment industry and is admired for her beauty, talent and skill.
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Ayane Sakurano
Ayane Sakurano (July 11, 1983 Tsuyama-) is a Japanese actor.
She began her acting career in 2002 and has since appeared in numerous TV dramas, films and theater productions. Some of her notable works include the films "Koisuru Nichiyoubi: Watashi to Waltz wo" (2007), "Hade ni ikuze!" (2007) and the TV drama "Gokusen 3" (2008). In addition to acting, Sakurano is also a skilled dancer and has performed in various stage productions. She is known for her versatile acting skills and has won critical acclaim for her performances. Sakurano is also a philanthropist and actively supports various charities and social causes.
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Mai Sekiguchi
Mai Sekiguchi (January 11, 1983 Osaka Prefecture-) is a Japanese actor.
Mai Sekiguchi started her career in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to acting. She made her acting debut in 2002, appearing in the drama series "Aibou: Season 1". She then went on to star in various popular TV dramas, including "Hotel Concierge", "Iryu: Team Medical Dragon", and "Nankyoku Tairiku". In addition to her acting career, Sekiguchi has also appeared in numerous music videos and commercials. She has received several awards for her acting, including the Best Supporting Actress award at the 31st Japan Academy Prize for her role in the film "Like Father, Like Son". In her personal life, she is known for being an animal lover and an advocate for animal welfare.
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Eriko Imai
Eriko Imai (September 22, 1983 Naha-) also known as いまい えりこ, Imai Eriko, Eriko Kinoshita, Kinoshita Eriko, きのした えりこ, 木下絵理子, elly, エリー, Mikan Seijin or Tangerine Alien is a Japanese singer, actor and singer-songwriter. She has one child, Kinoshita Raimu.
Imai began her career as a member of the popular J-pop girl group, SPEED, which debuted in 1996. The group released many hit singles such as "White Love," "All My True Love," and "Breakin' Out to the Morning." In addition to her work with SPEED, Imai also pursued a solo career, releasing her first single "Angel" in 2001.
Aside from her music career, Imai has also acted in various TV dramas, such as "Stepfather Step" and "Kamen Rider Kabuto". She has also done voice acting work for the popular anime series, "Naruto".
In recent years, Imai has been active in various musical theater productions, including "Les Misérables" and "ANOTHER" as well as performing in various concerts throughout Japan. She is known for her powerful voice and energetic performances on stage.
Imai is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting various charity organizations such as UNICEF and participating in relief efforts for the Great East Japan earthquake in 2011.
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Sei Ashina
Sei Ashina (November 22, 1983 Koriyama-) also known as Aya Igarashi, Igarashi Aya or Asina Sei is a Japanese actor.
Sei Ashina was born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. She started her career as a fashion model, working for popular Japanese fashion magazines such as Non-no and JJ. She made her acting debut in 2002, appearing in the TV drama "The Tail of Happiness". Since then, she has appeared in numerous TV dramas, films and stage plays. Some of her notable roles include the lead in the film "Silk" (2007) opposite Keira Knightley and Michael Pitt, and the TV drama "Aibo: Tokyo Detective Duo" (2003-2017) in which she played a recurring character. In 2005, she won the Best Newcomer Award at the 28th Japan Academy Awards for her role in the film "Blossom Again". Unfortunately, Sei Ashina passed away on September 14, 2020 at the age of 36.
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Ayana Sasagawa
Ayana Sasagawa (November 3, 1983 Niigata-) also known as Sasagawa, Ayana, Ayako Sasagawa or Eri Sasagawa is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She is best known for her role as Miyuki Takara in the anime series, Lucky Star. Ayana started her career in voice acting in 2007 and has since lent her voice to various anime series, video games, and drama CDs. Some of her notable roles include Runa Yomosaka in Kakegurui, Serina Nishiyama in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, and Tsubaki Sawabe in Your Lie in April. Ayana is also a skilled singer, having performed theme songs for several anime series. In addition to her voice acting career, she has also appeared in several stage productions and live-action dramas. Ayana is represented by the agency, I'm Enterprise.
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Honoka
Honoka (June 20, 1983 Tarumizu-) is a Japanese pornographic film actor, actor, writer and licensed practical nurse.
She began her career in the pornographic film industry in 2006 under the name "Akane Sakura". In 2012, she changed her stage name to "Honoka" and gained popularity for her youthful appearance and performances. In addition to her work in adult films, Honoka has also appeared in mainstream films, television dramas, and theater productions. She is known for her talents as a writer, having published several essays and a novel. Honoka is also a licensed practical nurse and has spoken publicly about her experiences working in the medical field. Despite the controversial nature of her work in the adult entertainment industry, Honoka has gained a large following both in Japan and internationally.
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Asami Mizukawa
Asami Mizukawa (July 24, 1983 Ukyō-ku, Kyoto-) also known as Mizukawa Asami or Keiko Mizukawa is a Japanese actor.
She made her acting debut in 2001 in the drama series "Ashita ga Aru Kagiri". Mizukawa has since become well known for her roles in various popular Japanese dramas, such as "Hana Yori Dango" and "Jimi ni Sugoi! Kouetsu Girl Kouno Etsuko". She has also acted in movies, including "Ningen Shikkaku" and "Joker Game". In addition to her acting career, Mizukawa is a regular host on the variety show "Ousama no Brunch".
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Takako Uehara
Takako Uehara (January 14, 1983 Tomigusuku-) also known as Uehara Takako or Uehara, Takako is a Japanese singer, model, actor, voice actor and tarento.
She rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the J-pop group Speed in the late 1990s. After the group disbanded in 2000, Uehara launched a successful solo career, releasing several albums and singles. In addition to her music career, she has also appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and stage productions. Uehara has also lent her voice to several anime series and video games. Her work as a model includes collaborations with major brands such as Laforet Harajuku and Subaru. Uehara is considered one of the most influential and successful female artists in Japanese entertainment history.
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DJ Heavygrinder
DJ Heavygrinder (December 12, 1983 Seattle-) is a Japanese model, record producer, disc jockey and actor.
She was born in Seattle, Washington, but spent most of her childhood in Japan. She began her career as a model in Japan and later transitioned into music, becoming a popular DJ in the Los Angeles club scene. Heavygrinder has released several albums and singles, and has performed at music festivals and events around the world. In addition to her music career, she has also appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her acting skills. Heavygrinder is known for her unique blend of heavy metal and electronic dance music (EDM), and has been praised for her high energy live performances. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
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Yuka Hirata
Yuka Hirata (September 15, 1983 Sapporo-) also known as Yuko Hirata or Hirata Yuka is a Japanese actor, voice actor and model.
She began her career as a model in her teens before transitioning to acting and voice acting. Hirata has appeared in numerous television dramas, films, and stage productions in Japan. Some of her notable roles include playing the titular character in the Japanese dub of the animated series "Dora the Explorer" and providing the voice for Honey Lemon in the Japanese version of the Disney animated film "Big Hero 6". Hirata is also a skilled pianist and has performed in concerts both in Japan and abroad.
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Misa Uehara
Misa Uehara (December 21, 1983 Maibara-) a.k.a. Uehara Misa or Tsuguki Hori is a Japanese actor.
She made her debut in the entertainment industry as a gravure idol in 2003, and later transitioned into acting. Uehara is best known for her role as Rei Kanzaki in the tokusatsu series, Ultraman Mebius, which aired from 2006 to 2007. She has also appeared in several films, including the horror film, Junk, and the action-comedy, Handphone Detective. Uehara has won multiple awards for her performances, including "Best Supporting Actress" at the 2006 Yokohama Film Festival. She officially retired from the entertainment industry in 2008 to focus on her personal life.
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Saemi Nakamura
Saemi Nakamura (January 8, 1983 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Saimi Nakamura is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
She made her acting debut in a television drama series in 2004 and went on to play various supporting roles in both films and TV shows. Her breakout performance was in the TV drama "Kaseifu no Mita" in 2011, where she played a housekeeper. She has since become a prolific voice actor, lending her voice to various anime series and video games. Some of her notable roles include Etsuko Yamanobe in "Shirobako" and Taki Tachibana's mother in the hit anime film "Your Name." Nakamura is also known for her work as a narrator, voicing commercials and documentaries.
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Yuka Terasaki
Yuka Terasaki (August 4, 1983 Kumamoto Prefecture-) also known as 寺崎 裕香 is a Japanese voice actor and actor.
She is affiliated with the talent agency Aksent. Terasaki began her career as a voice actor in 2010, and has since voiced a number of notable characters in anime series, including Yoko Miyamoto in "A Place Further Than the Universe," Rina Izumi in "Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club," and Hatori Soma in "Fruits Basket." In addition to her voice acting work, Terasaki has also appeared in several live-action television dramas, such as "Yutori desu ga Nani ka" and "Kakegurui." In her free time, she enjoys cooking and practicing yoga.
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