Megumi Okina

Megumi Okina

45 · Born: Aug 6, 1979

Personal Details

Official Socials
Height5' 1"
BornAug 6, 1979 Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Spouse
  • Ryô Kimura

    ( Mar 12, 2016 to May 16, 2025 )
  • ?

    ( Mar 12, 2009 to Sep 12, 2015 )
  • Susumu Fujita

    ( Feb 1, 2003 to Jul 22, 2005 )

Biography

Megumi Okina, a gifted and accomplished Japanese actress and J-Pop singer, was born on August 6, 1979, in the city of Hiroshima, Japan, but spent the majority of her formative years in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, where she was exposed to the vibrant cultural and artistic scene that would later influence her career.

Her music career, which began on August 19, 1995, quickly gained momentum, earning her widespread recognition and acclaim within the Japanese entertainment industry, solidifying her position as a talented and versatile performer.

Megumi's impressive filmography boasts a notable credit in the Japanese adaptation of the iconic horror classic, "The Grudge", a chilling cinematic experience that has left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide.

Megumi's personal life has been the subject of intense media scrutiny, with a particular focus on her marriage to Susumu Fujita, which commenced in January 2004 and was marked by a sense of promise and optimism.

However, this union ultimately proved to be short-lived, as the couple's relationship ended in divorce on July 22, 2005, a development that was widely reported and scrutinized by the media.

Megumi, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, had initially declared her retirement in 2007, only to make a triumphant return to the silver screen in 2008 with a remake of the 2004 Thai film, "Shutter", which premiered on March 21st of that same year. Her captivating performance as the enigmatic ghost, Megumi Tanaka, garnered widespread critical acclaim, further solidifying her status as a talented and versatile actress.

Megumi, the beloved individual in question, made a shocking revelation on the 12th of March, 2009, which sent shockwaves throughout her devoted fan base. With great excitement and anticipation, she announced that she was four months pregnant, a development that would significantly alter the trajectory of her life. Furthermore, she disclosed that she was planning to take the ultimate step of matrimony with her long-standing beau, a successful businessman, who had been by her side for a span of two years. This monumental declaration marked the beginning of a new and uncharted chapter in Megumi's life, as her ardent admirers eagerly awaited the arrival of her little one.

Career

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2020
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2018
Samurai Sensei
Samurai Sensei as Tomi Takechi
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2008
Shutter
Shutter as Megumi Tanaka
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2002
Ju-on: The Grudge
Ju-on: The Grudge as Rika Nishina
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2001
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2000
Tales of the Unusual
Tales of the Unusual as Karu (segment "Samurai Cellular")