Naomi J. Ogawa Explained

Birth Place:Westminster, London, England
Years Active:2020–present

Naomi J. Ogawa (born August 3,1996) is an English actress.

Early life

Ogawa was born in central London to an English father and a Japanese mother.[1] [2] Ogawa moved around growing up attending multiple different international schools in Europe.[3] [4] She later boarded at Ross School in New York,[5] where her interest in acting came unexpectedly through a school musical.[6] She returned to London to audition for drama school. After two years, she was admitted to her first choice,[7] going on to graduate from the Drama Centre London with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2019.[8]

Career

Acting

Initially credited as Naomi Tankel, she made her feature film debut as Kate in Liam O'Donnell's 2020 science fiction film Skylines.[9] [10] In 2022 Ogawa was cast in her first main television role as the vampire Yoko Tanaka in Tim Burton's Netflix series Wednesday.[11] [12]

Other activities

In 2023, Ogawa became the face of Roberto Cavalli's Wild Leda Collection.[13] Ogawa has hosted the podcasts Identity Issues and Nay's Way. She is a qualified personal fitness trainer.[14]

Personal life

Ogawa is in a relationship with fellow actor Jason Wong.[15]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020AssassinMistressShort film
SkylinesKate
2022WednesdayYoko Tanaka

External links

Notes and References

  1. Naomi J. Ogawa: "If Chris Hemsworth can be Thor, then Naomi can be Yoko". Marie Claire. Dionne. Brighton. 21 November 2022. 27 January 2023.
  2. Netflix's 'Wednesday' Star Naomi J Ogawa on Working With Tim Burton, and Otherness. Tatler Asia. Zabrina. Lo. 22 November 2022. 27 January 2023.
  3. Meet Naomi J. Ogawa—the rising actor who plays Yoko in Netflix's 'Wednesday'. Vogue Singapore. Azrin. Tan. 22 November 2022. 27 January 2023.
  4. Identity Issues.... Naomi. Buzzsprout. 29 January 2023.
  5. Naomi Tankel. Ross Senior Project Catalog 2014. 14 January 2014. 27 January 2023. 25.
  6. Naomi J. Ogawa. Arcadia. Shiphrah. Parry. 27 January 2023.
  7. Exclusive Interview: Naomi J. Ogawa Talks Wednesday, How Resiliency Landed Her the Role, and More. Pop-Culturalist. Kevin. 6 December 2022. 27 January 2023.
  8. Web site: BA Acting - Class of 2018/2019. UAL: Central Saint Martins. 15 May 2019 . 27 January 2023.
  9. Skylines Cast & Character Guide. Screen Rant. Quinn. Hough. 20 December 2020. 6 April 2023.
  10. How I Wind Down With... Naomi J. Ogawa. Grazia. Rebekah. Clark. 27 January 2023.
  11. Naomi J. Ogawa as Yoko Tanaka: Meet the Macabre Cast of Tim Burton's Wednesday. PopSugar. Grayson. Gilcrease. 21 March 2022. 2 December 2022.
  12. News: ‘Wednesday’: Three Actors Exit As Series Regulars Ahead Of Season 2 Of Netflix Series . Deadline . 7 May 2024 . Nellie . Andreeva . 9 July 2024.
  13. Web site: An Exclusive Look At Roberto Cavalli's SS23 Wild Leda Collection. British Vogue. 1 June 2023.
  14. Web site: Naomi Tankel. WeAudition. 27 January 2023.
  15. Web site: Wednesday Star Naomi J. Ogawa in Workout Gear Goes on "Adventures". CelebWell. Anna. Bechtel. 12 May 2024. 24 June 2024.

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