Umika Kawashima (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 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. 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.
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)
Filmography
Actress
2022
One Night Morning (TV Mini Series) as
Onodera Komugi
- Cup Noodles (2022) - Onodera Komugi
2022
Liar (TV Series) as
Yûko Tadokoro
- Episode #1.4 (2022) - Yûko Tadokoro
- Episode #1.3 (2022) - Yûko Tadokoro
- Episode #1.2 (2022) - Yûko Tadokoro
- Episode #1.1 (2022) - Yûko Tadokoro
2021
Internet Police: Cyber Investigation Team (TV Series) as
Mai Okumura / Haruna Miyahara
- Episode #1.2 (2021) - Mai Okumura / Haruna Miyahara
2020
We Are Too Clumsy About Love (TV Series) as
Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.7 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.6 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.5 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.4 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.3 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.2 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Hana Fujiwara
2020
Toshishita Kareshi (TV Series) as
Yukimi
- Our First Love Story Part 2 - Yukimi
- Our First Love Story Part 1 - Yukimi
2019
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story (TV Mini Series) as
Yasuko Ogawara
- Jikan'yo tomare (2019) - Yasuko Ogawara
- Honoo no rannâ (2019) - Yasuko Ogawara
- Hi no tori (2019) - Yasuko Ogawara
2019
Babysitter Gin! (TV Mini Series) as
Ayako Sasaki
- Episode #1.8 (2019) - Ayako Sasaki
2019
Inosenusu Enzai Bengoshi (TV Series) as
Marina Norikura
- Episode #1.7 (2019) - Marina Norikura
2018
The Broom (Short) as
Satomi
2018
Cops and Robbers (TV Mini Series) as
Yukie
- Episode #1.6 (2018) - Yukie
2018
Giver: Revenge's Giver (TV Mini Series) as
Yuiko
- Episode #1.4 (2018) - Yuiko
2017
Blazing Transfer Students (TV Series) as
Hikari
- The Ultimate Blazing Transfer Student!! (2017) - Hikari
- Blazing Sports Festival!! (2017) - Hikari
- Forbidden Service!! (2017) - Hikari
- Blazing Back in Time!! (2017) - Hikari
- Pretty Transfer Students!! (2017) - Hikari
- Tearful V!! (2017) - Hikari
- Total Z!! (2017) - Hikari
- Enter the Kakerus!! (2017) - Hikari
2017
Nana maru san batsu (TV Series) as
Mari Fukami (voice)
2017
Supporting Actors ~ What If 6 Famous Supporting Actors Live in a Sharehouse (TV Series)
- Episode #1.12 (2017)
- Episode #1.9 (2017)
2016
Heart Loss: Niji ni Furetai Onnatachi (TV Movie)
2016
Asa ga kuru (TV Mini Series) as
Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.8 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.7 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.6 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.5 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.4 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.3 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.2 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
- Episode #1.1 (2016) - Hikari Katakura
2016
Love of the Wilderness (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.5 (2016)
- Episode #1.4 (2016)
- Episode #1.3 (2016)
- Episode #1.2 (2016)
- Episode #1.1 (2016)
2015
Ardent Flower (TV Series) as
Ito Takasu
- Joshuu no himitsu (2015) - Ito Takasu
2014
Kono Mystery ga Sugoi!: Bestseller Sakka kara no Chôsenjô (TV Movie)
2014
Kabuka Bôraku (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.5 (2014)
- Episode #1.4 (2014)
- Episode #1.3 (2014)
- Episode #1.2 (2014)
- Episode #1.1 (2014)
2013
SPEC: Zero (TV Movie)
2013
Pintokona (TV Mini Series) as
Ayame
- Episode #1.1 (2013) - Ayame
2013
The Tank-Top Fighter (TV Mini Series) as
Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.9 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.8 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.7 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.6 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.5 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.4 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.3 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.2 (2013) - Riku nishiki
- Episode #1.1 (2013) - Riku nishiki
2012
Hao hao! jiang shi girl tokyo denshidai senki (TV Mini Series)
2012
Papadoru! (TV Series) as
Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.10 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.9 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.8 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.7 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.6 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.5 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.4 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.3 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Hanamura Mei
2012
Akko to Bokura ga Ikita Natsu (TV Series) as
Akko
2012
Konna no aidoru janain!? (TV Series)
- Episode #1.1 (2012)
2012
The Bride (TV Movie)
2011
Eiga Kaibutsukun
2011
Kaibutsu-kun: Episode 0 (TV Movie)
2011
Hanawake no yonshimai (TV Series) as
Ume Hanawa
- Sayonara, arigatou (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Sayonara, minna (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Kuzureochiru kazoku (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Furueruhodo no kisu (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Imouto no koibito tono ichiya (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Nikushimiau shimai (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Uragiri no ichiya (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Mama no ai wa ikiteiru (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Aisai no haha, totsuzen no shi- (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Onna no shiawasette nani!? (2011) - Ume Hanawa
- Onna no shiawase wa isutori gêmuda! (2011) - Ume Hanawa
2011
Kôkôsei resutoran (TV Series) as
Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.9 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.8 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.7 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.6 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.5 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.4 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.3 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.2 (2011) - Mai Yonemoto
- Episode #1.1 (2011)
2011
Star Watching Dog as
Yuki Kawamura
2011
Heaven's Flower: The Legend of Arcana (TV Series) as
Ai
- Episode #1.1 (2011) - Ai
2010
99-nen no ai: Japanese Americans (TV Series)
2010
Watashi no yasashikunai senpai as
Yamako Iriomote
2010
Kaibutsu-kun (TV Series) as
Utako (2010)
2008
Bloody Monday (TV Series) as
Haruka Takagi / Haruka Takaki
2009
Heart of a Samurai (TV Series) as
Senhime
- Oosakajou enjou (2009) - Senhime
2009
Mobile boyfriend as
Ueno
2009
Aishiteru: Kaiyô (TV Series) as
Ozawa Mihoko
- 2-tsu no kazoku- sorezore no ketsumatsu (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Haha to haha, shôgeki no taimen (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Shinpan no hi, subete no shinsô (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Boku wa shikei ni naruno? (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Ikite koso no tsugunai (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Igai na shinsô- musuko no himitsu (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Higaisha kazoku e no tegami (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Kokuhaku- shônen no satsui (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Kindan no sôgi (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
- Subete no hahaoya ni sasagu kazokuai no monogatari (2009) - Ozawa Mihoko
2008
Code Blue (TV Series) as
Kuriyama Miki
- Episode #1.1 (2008) - Kuriyama Miki
2007
Tengoku de kimi ni aetara as
Konatsu Iijima
2006
Yakusha damashii! (TV Series) as
Fukuda Sakurako
2006
Dare yori mo mama wo aisu (TV Series) as
Tomo Sanada
- Nakuna papa (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Mama ga inakunaru hi (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Namida no bâsudê (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Meiwaku de saikô na kazoku (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Deki chatta!? (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Yuukaihan wa omaeda (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Abakareta himitsu (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Yûtôsei no shôtai (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Shinjirarenai hakyoku (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Boku no ijime mondai de kazoku ni dai haran! (2006) - Tomo Sanada
- Nippon ichi no aisai ka arawaru (2006) - Tomo Sanada
Self
2013
Ningen kansatsu Baraeti Monitaringu (TV Series) as