| Intro | Japanese idol singer and actress |
| A.K.A. | 川島海荷 |
| Is |
Actor Voice actor Seiyū Singer Child actor |
| From | Japan |
| Type |
Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 3 March 1994, Saitama, Niiza City |
| Age: | 26 years |
Umika Kawashima (born March 3, 1994 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese idol, singer, and actress. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group 9nine. Her solo single “Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byō Mae/Ichigo Iro no Kimochi”, on the Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai soundtrack, reached #46 on the Oricon chart. As an actress, she played in numerous Japanese TV series and movies.
Biography
Umika Kawashima was born in the Saitama Prefecture. She was scouted in Shibuya when she was in 6th grade and joined Lespros Entertainment. The actresses she idolizes are Aoi Miyazaki, Yui Aragaki and Kou Shibasaki. She has stated that she would like to collaborate with Masaharu Fukuyama. She graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters at Meiji University with a degree in psychology in 2016.
Career
Since 2006, Kawashima has appeared in numerous television dramas and movies. In 2007 she joined the female idol group 9nine, however she announced her graduation from the group in 2016 to focus on her acting career. She appeared for her final performance with the group during “9nine LIVE 2016,” BEST 9 Tour” after being with the group for nine and a half years. Early 2016, it was announced that Kawashima would become a regular alongside Masu Taichi on the television program ZIP!. Kawashima commented, “Now is the time to move forward. I want to present an exciting program without any accidents.”
Filmography
TV dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dare Yorimo Mama wo Ai su | Sanada Tomo |
| Yakusha Damashii | Fukada Sakurako | |
| 2007 | Iryu 2 | Takami Kana |
| Code Blue | Kuriyama Miki | |
| 2008 | Bloody Monday | Takagi Haruka |
| 2009 | Kiina | Fukada Yukino |
| Aishiteru | Ozawa Mihoko | |
| 2010 | Bloody Monday 2 | Takagi Haruka |
| Kaibutsu-kun | Ichikawa Utako | |
| 99-nen no Ai ~ Japanese Americans | Hiramatsu Sachie | |
| 2011 | Heaven’s Flower | Ai |
| Hanawake no Yon Shimai | Yonemoto Mai | |
| Kokosei Restaurant | Hanawa Ume | |
| Kaibutsu-kun Special | Ichikawa Utako | |
| 2012 | Hanayome | Katakura Yoko |
| Papadol! | Hanamura Mei | |
| 2013 | Pin to Kona | Chiba Ayame |
| Keizoku 2: SPEC~Rei | Maho Ueno | |
| 2014 | Kabuka Boraku | Yuki Todo |
| 2016 | Arechi no Koi | Yuariko Kitazawa |
| Asa ga Kuru | Katakura Hikari |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Life Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara | Iijima Konatsu |
| 2009 | Keitai Kareshi | Satomi Ueno |
| 2010 | Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai | Yamako Iriomote |
| 2011 | Hoshi Mamoru Inu | Yuki Kawamura |
| Kaibutsu-kun The Movie | Pirari / Utako Ichikawa |
Awards
- INTERNATIONAL DRAMA AWARD in TOKYO 2009 The Rookie of the Year Award
- Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Newcomer Award (The 3rd Tokyo Drama Awards, 2009)
- 23th Japan Best Dressed Eyes Awards Special Prize
- INTERNATIONAL DRAMA AWARD in TOKYO 2011 GrandPrix “99 years LOVE ~JAPANESE AMERICANS~”
- 19th Hashida Award GrandPrix “99 years LOVE ~JAPANESE AMERICANS~”
- 2013 24th BEST JEWERY DRESSER in Japan (section of teens)
- 『東京ドラマアウォード』“世界基準”グランプリに『アイシテル～海容～』 [Tokyo Drama Award is becoming a world standards grand prix.] (in Japanese). Oricon ME Inc. Retrieved 2015-05-07.