Erika Haneda

Erika Haneda, a Japanese multi-talent, has been active in the entertainment industry since 1988, spanning 38 years. She first gained attention by reaching the final round of the 2nd Japan Bishojo Contest in 1988, and joined the group CoCo the following year. As a former member of CoCo, she performed as a J-pop idol before transitioning to acting and music careers. Her stage name has undergone several spellings: she debuted as 羽田恵理香, changed it to 羽田惠理香 shortly after, and finally adopted the hiragana spelling はねだえりか in 2013. Standing at 5'1" (155 cm) with a slim physique, Haneda has maintained a petite presence throughout her career. Her Instagram following is about 3k. Her journey from idol to actress and musician reflects a long and varied career.