Emi Takei

Emi Takei (武井 咲, Takei Emi, born on December 25, 1993 in Nagoya) is a Japanese actress, fashion model, and singer.

History

Originally an aspiring model, when Takei entered junior high school, she declared to her parents that she would become a model within her three years in junior high. In 2006, she entered the 11th Japan Bishōjo Contest and won in not only one, but two categories: she received the Model Division Award and the Multi-Media Award.

She subsequently made her model debut in the November 2006 issue of Seventeen, which became her first job in the entertainment industry. In February 2007, she became a model exclusive to the magazine, and earned her first solo cover on the 15 February issue.

Starting in September 2010, she became the image character for "Beamie", an SNS website used by approximately 5,500 celebrities. In November the same year, she was the youngest ever in history to receive the "Best Dresser Award", an award from The Men's Fashion Unity since 1972.

In January 2011, she had her first appearance in the Fuji TV drama serial Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta. She was picked by winning an audition in which eight hundred people attended to play a key person in a quasi-leading role in the drama. Soon after, she had her first starring role in TV Asahi drama serial Asuko March! in April.

She won the "Best Smile of the Year" award in November, and in December became the first Japanese person to be contracted with Italian luxury goods brand Gucci.

On 12 December 2011, she made her debut as a singer under Universal Japan, releasing the single "Koisuru Kimochi". The ballad was written for her by Glay's Takuro who declared himself as a big fan of Takei.

In August 2012, she graduate from being a Seventeen model after 5 years and 9 months.

Appearances

TV dramas

• Otomen ~Summer~ (2009), Kuriko Tachibana
• Otomen ~Autumn~ (2009), Kuriko Tachibana
• Liar Game 2 (2010), Hiroka Saeki
• Gold (2010), Akira Saotome
• Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta (2011), Hikari Saeki
• Asukō March! ~Kenritsu Asuka Kōgyō Kōkō Kōshinkyoku~ (2011), Nao Yoshino
• Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Summer Special 2011 (2011), Kyoka Koyama
• Taira no Kiyomori Episode 14 - 43 (2012), Tokiwa Gozen
• W no Higeki (2012), Mako Watsuji/Satsuki Kurasawa
• Iki mo Dekinai Natsu (2012), Rei Tanizaki
• Tokyo Zenryoku Shōjo (2012), Urara Saeki
• Otenki Oneesan (2013), Haruko Abe
• Kindaichi Kōsuke VS Akechi Kogorō (2013), Hatsue Yoshiike
• The Partner ~Itoshiki Hyakunen no Tomo e~ (2013), Akane Oiwa
• Umi no Ue no Shinryōjo (2013), Mako Togami
• Senryokugai Sōsakan (2014), Chinami Umidzuki
• Zero no Shinjitsu ~Kansatsui Matsumoto Mao~ (2014), Mao Matsumoto
• Subete ga F ni Naru (2014), Moe Nishinosono
• Age Harassment (2015), Emiri Yoshii
• Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru (2016), Mia Kurihara
• Fragile (2016), Chihiro Miyazaki
• Setouchi Shonen Yakyu dan (2016), Komako Nakai

Movies

• Sakura no Sono (2008), Maki Mizuta
• Fast Five (2011), Elena Neves (Japanese dubbing)
• For Love's Sake (2012), Ai Saotome
• Rurouni Kenshin (2012), Kamiya Kaoru
• Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu (2012), Tsubaki Hibino
• Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014), Kamiya Kaoru
• Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014), Kamiya Kaoru
• Clover (2014), Saya Suzuki
• The Partner: A friendship through a century (2014), Akane Oiwa

TV programs

• Unbelievable (April 2010-February 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)

Radio

• Emi Takei and Rikao Yanagida's Radio Kūsō Kagaku Kenkyūsho (2010–present)
• Daiichi Seimei Takei Emi "Kyō no Ikku" (2012–present)

Voice acting

• Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights (2011), Sophie Coubertin (Japanese release)
• Binary Domain (2012) - Yuki (Japanese release)
• Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes Back (2014)
• Dragon Quest Heroes II (2016)
• Nioh (2017)

Commercials

• Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Petting Lagoon (2007)
• Takara Tomy Hi-kara (2008)
• Shiseido
  • Tsubaki Water (2010)
  • Maquillage (2011–present)
• Lotte
  • Ghana Milk Chocolate (2011–present)
  • Ghana Chocolate & Cookie Sandwich (2011-2012)
  • Fruitio (2012–present)
  • Fit's Link & Fruitio x Movie Rurouni Kenshin Tie-up Campaign (2012)
• SoftBank Mobile (2011)
• Coca-Cola Japan Sokenbicha (2011)
• ÆON (2011–present)
• MaxValu (2012–present)
• Nintendo "Rhythm Heaven Fever" (2011)
• Nissin Spa King (2011–present)
• Fast Five Movie (2011)
• NEC Personal Computer (2011–present)
• Sekisui Chemical Company Sekisui Heim (2011–present)
• Aoyama Trading Yōfuku no Aoyama (2011–present)
• Daiichi Seimei (2011–present)
• J Sports (2011–present)
• Tokyo Metro (2012–present)
• Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum Mauritshuis Museum Exhibition (2012)
• JTB (2012–present)
• GREE Tsuri Star (2012–present)
• House Foods Toast Seasoning (2012–present)
• Seiko Lukia (2012–present)
• Mobcast Mobile Pro/Mobile Soccer (2013–present)
• Japanese Red Cross Society Hatachi no Kenketsu (2014–present)
• SSP Alesion 10 (2014–present)

Magazines

• Seventeen (February 2007-October 2012)- Exclusive model

Photobooks

• Kaze no Naka no Shōjo (Wani Books, 28 October 2010) ISBN 9784847043208
• Plumeria (Spirits Special Edition) (Shogakukan, 20 June 2011) ISBN 9784093637305
• Emi Takei Photobook Bloom (Kadokawa Shoten, 6 June 2015) ISBN 9784047319431

• 福田沙紀&剛力彩芽が武井咲をいびり倒す！？ ドラマ『Wの悲劇』キャスト発表 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• ベトナム国営放送とドラマを共同制作 両国間で初 東山紀之、武井咲らが出演 (in Japanese). Mantan Web. 2013-05-14. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 松田翔太、月９初主演はフラれドクター役 (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 2013-09-04. Retrieved 2013-09-20. 
• 武井咲、初の刑事役で新境地　ハタチ最初は連ドラ主演 (in Japanese). Oricon. 2013-11-18. Retrieved 2014-02-08. 
• 武井咲＆綾野剛、「すべてがＦになる」Ｗ主演で難事件解決！ (in Japanese). Sankei Sports. 2014-08-25. Retrieved 2014-11-09. 
• 武井咲主演『エイジハラスメント』初回9.7% (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• 武井咲×滝沢秀明「せいせいするほど、愛してる」＜第1話あらすじ＞ (in Japanese). ModelPress. Retrieved 2016-07-26. 
• "武井咲が映画『ワイルド・スピード MEGA MAX』の声優に挑戦" (in Japanese). レスポンス. Retrieved 2011-08-10. 
• Mainichi Digital (2014-03-13). 武井咲：人気マンガ「クローバー」実写化で主演 ツンデレ上司に大倉忠義 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2014-04-10. 
• 武井咲、「龍が如く」クリエーター集団によるゲームに声優参加！スラム街の少女演じる (in Japanese). Cinematoday Inc. 2011-09-01. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• http://nichegamer.com/2016/09/12/nioh-artwork-reveals-new-characters-tokugawa-ieyasu-nnd-kunoichi-okatsu/
• 長澤まさみ、「ガーナ」7年で自身の成長ぶり実感 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• "『るろうに剣心』とあのガムがコラボ。佐藤健、武井咲のNGシーンがCMに!" (in Japanese). PIA Corporation. 2012-08-20. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 武井咲が出演するコカ・コーラ新CMが27日からオンエア開始 (in Japanese). IID, Inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• 武井咲のお姉さん＆妹キャラクターをオーディション！ 全国9地区のイオンで地域代表を決定 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• "NEC、個人向けデスクトップパソコン「VALUESTAR」シリーズ3タイプ16モデルを発売、武井咲出演TVCMとメイキングを公開" (in Japanese). Navicon. 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 武井咲が"戦隊ヒーロー"に!?　コスチュームに大興奮 (in Japanese). Oricon Inc. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• "＜セイコー ルキア＞ 新TV-CM 放映開始「息をのむほど、キレイが咲く」篇" (Press release) (in Japanese). Seiko. 2012-11-21. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 武井咲、クロマティ氏＆アルシンド氏と共演！ (in Japanese). Sankei Sports. 2013-03-27. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 日本赤十字社、はたちの献血キャンペーンが始動、新成人の武井咲さんが引き続きキャンペーンキャラクターに (in Japanese). Excite News. 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2014-02-08. 
• 風の中の少女 : 武井咲写真集 (ワニブックス) (in Japanese). National Diet Library. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 
• bloom : 武井咲フォトブック (KADOKAWA) (in Japanese). National Diet Library. Retrieved 2015-10-30. 

Discography

Singles

Awards and recognitions

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

• 38th Élan d'Or Award - Best Newcomer Award
• 36th Japan Academy Awards - 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"

2015

• Japan Action Award 2015 - Best Action Actress for Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno

• ザテレビジョン ドラマアカデミー賞: 【第68回 助演女優賞】武井咲 (in Japanese). Kadokawa Magazines Inc. 2011-05-11. Retrieved 2013-08-27. 
• 第22回受賞作品 日本映画批評家大賞 公式サイト (in Japanese). Japan Movie Critics Award. Retrieved 2014-11-09. 
• 武井咲、アクション賞受賞も恐縮「自分のどんくささに引きました」 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2015-10-30.