Personal details
- Birth Date: 1976-03-19
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Professions: Actress
Ichikawa Miwako, born in Tokyo back in '76, has had a pretty wild ride in the Japanese entertainment scene. Her first big screen appearance? That was in 2000, starring in “Another Heaven.” Fun little twist: her younger sis, Mikako, made her debut the exact same year. But Miwako didn’t just suddenly pop up—she was already out there making moves. In ’99, she dropped an album called “Pin-up Girl,” which, yeah, was kind of a statement. And way before any of that, she’d been working the fashion circuit since ‘91. You’d spot her in all sorts of Japanese mags—clearly, the camera loved her. She’s also got that cool indie cred, thanks to her role in “All About Lily Chou Chou,” which, for a lot of people, is the movie where Aoi Yu first showed up and made people take notice. Miwako’s always kept a foot in different worlds: acting, music, fashion—she’s not really the type to stick to just one thing. Oh, and for anyone keeping tabs on the business side, she’s signed up with November Agency, which, if you know the industry, means she’s got some serious backing. Basically, Miwako’s one of those names that pops up all over the place if you’re digging into Japanese pop culture from the late ‘90s onward. She’s not just riding on family fame either—she’s got her own thing going, and it’s worked for her.
movies triviannRyōko Ichikawa is the elder sister of Mikako Ichikawa. Both sisters are recognized in their own right within the Japanese entertainment world, but Ryōko tends to fly under the radar compared to Mikako, who’s been in more mainstream films and TV dramas. Fun fact: Ryōko actually started off as a model before switching gears to acting, and she’s got this low-key but really captivating style on screen. There’s this cool dynamic between the two—Ryōko’s a bit more reserved, while Mikako brings that quirky, offbeat energy. If you look closely, sometimes Ryōko pops up in indie films or supporting roles, and she always brings this subtle intensity. Also, it’s interesting how the sisters have carved out their own spaces—Ryōko’s more selective, which kind of adds to her mysterious vibe. Not everyone realizes they’re related, but once you spot the resemblance, it’s hard to unsee.
March 19, 1976
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Tokyo, Japan
49 years old