Umika Kawashima

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Umika Kawashima

Role / Field:

Japanese actress, singer, and voice actress known for her work in idol groups and television.

Born:

1994-03-03

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Umika Kawashima (川島 海荷, Kawashima Umika; born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. 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. Umika Kawashima was born in the Saitama Prefecture.

Career & Major Achievements

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. Since 2006, Kawashima has appeared in numerous television dramas and movies.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

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.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-03-03): Birth of Umika Kawashima — Japanese actress, singer, and voice actress known for her work in idol groups and television.
2. 2006: 2006 Milestone — Since 2006, Kawashima has appeared in numerous television dramas and movies.
3. 2007: 2007 Milestone — 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.
4. 2016: 2016 Milestone — She graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters at Meiji University with a degree in psychology in 2016.
5. 2017: 2017 Milestone — " She receives her first leading role as a voice actress in the 2017 summer anime series, Nana Maru San Batsu.

Notable Quotes by Umika Kawashima

“Now is the time to move forward. I want to present an exciting program without any accidents.” (2016)

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Umika Kawashima

True or False: “Umika Kawashima was a member of the girl group 9nine for exactly ten years.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She was with the group for nine and a half years.

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