Umika Kawashima

Umika Kawashima
川島 海荷
Born (1994-03-03) March 3, 1994 (age 30)
Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Alma materMeiji University
Occupations
Years active2006–present
Height155 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Spouse
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(m. 2024)​
Musical career
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–2019
LabelsSony Music Japan
Formerly of

Umika Kawashima (川島 海荷, Kawashima Umika, born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer.[1][2] 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.[3] 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.[4] She graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters at Meiji University with a degree in psychology in 2016.[5]

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.[6] 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."[7] She receives her first leading role as a voice actress in the 2017 summer anime series, Nana Maru San Batsu.[8]

Personal life

In December 23, 2024, Kawashima and Olympic competitive swimmer Katsumi Nakamura, jointly announced that they had married.[9][10]

Filmography

TV dramas

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2006 Dare Yorimo Mama wo Ai su Tomo Sanada
Yakusha Damashii Sakurako Fukada
2007 Iryu 2 Kana Takami
Code Blue Miki Kuriyama
2008 Bloody Monday Haruka Takagi
2009 Kiina Yukino Fukada
Aishiteru Mihoko Ozawa
2010 Bloody Monday 2 Haruka Takagi
Kaibutsu-kun Utako Ichikawa
99-nen no Ai ~ Japanese Americans Sachie Hiramatsu
2011 Heaven's Flower Ai
Hanawake no Yon Shimai Mai Yonemoto
Kokosei Restaurant Ume Hanawa
Kaibutsu-kun Special Utako Ichikawa
2012 Hanayome Yoko Katakura
Papadol! Mei Hanamura
2013 Pintokona Ayame Chiba
Keizoku 2: SPEC~Rei Maho Ueno
2014 Kabuka Boraku Yuki Todo
2016 Arechi no Koi Yuariko Kitazawa
Asa ga Kuru Hikari Katakura
2017 Blazing Transfer Students Hikari
2019 Idaten Yasuko Taiga drama [11]
2022 One Night Morning Komugi Lead role; episode 6 [12]

Films

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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

Television animation

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2017 Nana Maru San Batsu Mari Fukami

Dubbing

Awards

  • 2009: The 2nd Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Newcomer Award[2][17]
  • 2010: The 23rd Japan Best Dressed Eyes Awards Special Prize[18]
  • 2013: The 24th Best Jewery Dresser in Japan (section of teens)

References

  1. ^ "胸キュン美少女"川島海荷が新カルピスキャラ (in Japanese). Sports Nippon. 2009-03-18. Archived from the original on 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  2. ^ a b 【川島海荷】あどけない"つぼみ" (in Japanese). ZAKZAK. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  3. ^ MajiでKoiする5秒前の歌詞. Oricon Style. Oricon. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
  4. ^ ""胸キュン美少女"川島海荷が新カルピスキャラ" (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  5. ^ "川島海荷、明治大学を卒業「青春を謳歌した」キャンパスライフを語る" (in Japanese). Modelpress.jp. March 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  6. ^ "9nine川島海荷、7月にグループ卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  7. ^ "川島海荷が「ZIP!」新司会に 「社会に対して敏感でいたい」" (in Japanese). Huffington Post. 3 August 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
  8. ^ "Nana Maru San Batsu Anime Reveals Cast, Visual, July Premiere". Anime News Network. March 1, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
  9. ^ "【略歴】川島海荷と結婚した競泳・中村克選手って？2度のオリンピック出場・全日本選手権8連覇の実力 - モデルプレス". Modelpress (in Japanese). 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  10. ^ 産経新聞 (2024-12-23). "川島海荷さんと競泳の中村克選手が結婚 インスタで発表「人生の一つの分岐点」" [Umika Kawashima and competitive swimmer Katsumi Nakamura get married announced on Instagram "A turning point in life"]. Sankei Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2024-12-25. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  11. ^ "【いだてん】新たな出演者16人発表 三谷幸喜、松田龍平、怒髪天の増子ら出演". Oricon. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  12. ^ "ドラマ『ワンナイト・モーニング』ポスタービジュアル&本編映像初解禁". Oricon. 28 June 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  13. ^ "モンスター・ホテル". Fukikaeru. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  14. ^ "モンスター・ホテル２". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  15. ^ "モンスター・ホテル クルーズ船の恋は危険がいっぱい?!". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  16. ^ "『モンスター・ホテル 変身ビームで大パニック！』声優に、観月ありさ、山寺宏一、藤森慎吾、川島海荷ら豪華キャストが勢揃い". Navicon. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  17. ^ 『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.
  18. ^ "川島海荷 "メガネ男子"も「いいな」「メガネベストドレッサー」特別賞に". Mantan-web. 19 October 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2021.