Naomi J. Ogawa
English actress
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Naomi Jade Ogawa is an English actress. On television she is known for her role in the Netflix series Wednesday (2022).
Naomi J. Ogawa | |
|---|---|
| Born | Westminster, London, England |
| Other name | Naomi Tankel |
| Education | Drama Centre London (BA) |
| Years active | 2020–present |
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] In May 2024 it was reported that Ogawa would not be returning for season 2 of Wednesday.[13]
Other activities
In 2023, Ogawa became the face of Roberto Cavalli's Wild Leda Collection.[14] Ogawa has hosted the podcasts Identity Issues and Nay's Way. She is a qualified personal fitness trainer.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Assassin | Mistress | Short film |
| Skylines | Kate | ||
| 2022 | Wednesday | Yoko Tanaka | TV Series |
| 2025 | Maintenance Required | Jenny | |