Emi Takei facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emi Takei
武井 咲
Takei in June 2014
Born	(1993-12-25) December 25, 1993 (age 31) Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2007–present
Agent	Oscar Promotion
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse(s)	Takahiro Tasaki ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	3

Emi Takei (武井 咲, Takei Emi, born December 25, 1993) is a famous Japanese actress and model. She has starred in many TV shows and movies. Emi is known for her roles in the Rurouni Kenshin film series. She has also been a popular model for magazines and commercials.

Emi Takei's Early Life and Career

Emi Takei was born in Nagoya, Japan. From a young age, she dreamed of becoming a model. When she started junior high school, she told her parents she would become a model within three years.

How Emi Takei Started Modeling

In 2006, Emi entered the Japan Bishōjo Contest. This is a big competition for young female talents in Japan. She won two awards: the Model Division Award and the Multi-Media Award. This was a great start to her career!

Soon after, in November 2006, Emi made her modeling debut. She appeared in Seventeen magazine. This was her very first job in the entertainment world. By February 2007, she became an exclusive model for the magazine. She even got her first solo cover on the February 15 issue.

Emi Takei's Rise to Fame

In September 2010, Emi became the face of "Beamie." This was a popular online social network for celebrities. In November of the same year, she received the "Best Dresser Award." She was the youngest person ever to win this award, which celebrates stylish people.

In January 2011, Emi started acting in TV dramas. Her first big role was in the Fuji TV show Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta. She won this role after an audition with 800 other people! Later that year, she got her first main role in the TV Asahi drama Asuko March!.

Emi continued to achieve great things. In November 2011, she won the "Best Smile of the Year" award. In December, she became the first Japanese person to work with the famous Italian brand Gucci.

Emi Takei's Music Career

On December 12, 2011, Emi also started a music career. She released her first song, "Koisuru Kimochi," with Universal Japan. The song was a ballad written for her by Takuro from the band Glay. He said he was a big fan of Emi.

In August 2012, Emi finished her time as a Seventeen model. She had been with the magazine for almost six years.

Emi Takei's Acting Roles

Emi Takei has appeared in many TV dramas and movies. She is known for her versatile acting.

TV Dramas Featuring Emi Takei

• Otomen ~Summer~ (2009)
• Liar Game 2 (2010)
• Gold (2010)
• Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta (2011)
• Asukō March! ~Kenritsu Asuka Kōgyō Kōkō Kōshinkyoku~ (2011)
• Taira no Kiyomori (2012)
• W no Higeki (2012)
• Iki mo Dekinai Natsu (2012)
• Flat Out Tokyo Girl (2012)
• Otenki Oneesan (2013)
• The Partner (2013)
• Umi no Ue no Shinryōjo (2013)
• Senryokugai Sōsakan (2014)
• Zero no Shinjitsu ~Kansatsui Matsumoto Mao~ (2014)
• The Perfect Insider (2014)
• Age Harassment (2015)
• Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru (2016)
• Fragile (2016)
• Black Leather Notebook (2017)
• Ima kara Anata wo Kyouhaku Shimasu (2017)

Movies Starring Emi Takei

• The Cherry Orchard: Blossoming (2008)
• For Love's Sake (2012)
• Rurouni Kenshin (2012) as Kamiya Kaoru
• Love for Beginners (2012)
• Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014) as Kamiya Kaoru
• Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014) as Kamiya Kaoru
• Clover (2014)
• Terra Formars (2016)
• Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) as Kamiya Kaoru

Emi Takei's Voice Acting Roles

Emi has also lent her voice to animated characters and dubbed foreign films.

• Fast Five (2011) - Japanese voice for Elena Neves
• Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights (2011) - Sophie Coubertin (Japanese game)
• Binary Domain (2012) - Yuki (Japanese game)
• Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back (2014)
• Dragon Quest Heroes II (2016) - Teresia
• Nioh (2017) - Okatsu

Other Appearances and Works

Emi Takei has been active in many other areas of entertainment.

TV Programs and Radio Shows

• Unbelievable (2010-2011)
• K-Pop & Korean Dramas...Star ga Umareru Bashō ~Takei Emi and Youn-a Hanryū Roots e no Tabi~ (2011)
• Takei Emi 19sai no Kyūjitsu - Kankoku Hitori Tabi ~Micchaku! Sugao ni Modotta Mikakan~ (2013)
• Emi Takei and Rikao Yanagida's Radio Kūsō Kagaku Kenkyūsho (2010–present)
• Daiichi Seimei Takei Emi "Kyō no Ikku" (2012–present)

Commercials and Magazines

Emi has appeared in many commercials for popular brands. These include Shiseido, Lotte, SoftBank Mobile, and Coca-Cola Japan. She also modeled for ÆON and Nintendo.

She was an exclusive model for Seventeen magazine from 2007 to 2012.

Photobooks by Emi Takei

• Kaze no Naka no Shōjo (2010)
• Plumeria (Spirits Special Edition) (2011)
• Emi Takei Photobook Bloom (2015)

Emi Takei's Awards and Achievements

Emi Takei has won many awards throughout her career.

• 2006:
  • 11th Japan Bishōjo Contest Model Division Award and Multi-Media Award
• 2011:
  • 68th Television Academy Awards - Best Supporting Actress for "Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta"
  • Vogue Japan Women of the Year 2011 Award
• 2012:
  • 2012 E-Line Beautiful Grand Prix (Japan Association of Adult Orthodontics)
  • 24th Yamaji Fumiko Film Awards - Best New Actress Award
  • 25th Nikkan Sports Film Award - Best Newcomer Award
  • 54th FECJ Awards - Celebrity of the Year Award
• 2013:
  • 37th Elan d'or Awards - Best Newcomer Award
  • 36th Japan Academy Film Prize - Best New Actor Award for "Rurouni Kenshin", "Ai to Makoto", "Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu"
  • 22nd Japanese Film Critics Awards - Best New Actress Award for "Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu"
  • 18th Vietnam Film Festival - Best Actress for "The Partner"
• 2015:
  • Japan Action Award 2015 - Best Action Actress for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno

See also

In Spanish: Emi Takei para niños