Noriko Ogawa

, born , is a Japanese actress and J-pop singer born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan on 20 July 1973. In 1979, she made her acting debut as a child-actress in television drama series Tetsudou Kouankan and, in 1987, her singing debut with the single Namida o Tabanete under Taurus Records. Her alma mater is Waseda University. During the same time, she made her acting debut as a child actress in the television drama series Tetsudou Kouankan.

At age 7, she made her acting debut as child stage actress in theaters. In 1986, her acting in the television drama Ai no Arashi has been in the centre of attention from both audience and critics.

In 1992, Ogawa held her first summer concert tour 92 Dix Neuf Ans.

After her marriage in 2005, her activities as both an actress and a singer decreased. On the 30th anniversary of her singing debut in 2017, she released the compilation album 30th Anniversary Best which included re-recorded debut songs. In 2020, it was reported that Ogawa is in the charge of the acting audition under her own private agency.

Personal life In 2005, she married Japanese actor Akio Yoshida. The announcement was made through the official website.

Discography Singles

Albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions