Umika Kawashima

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Umika Kawashima (?? ??, Kawashima Umika, born March 3, 1994 in Saitama Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese idol, singer, actress and voice actress. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group 9nine. Her solo single "Maji de Koi Suru 5 By? 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.

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

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Filmography

TV dramas

Films

Television animation

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)
23rd 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)