Rino Higa
Japanese actress and talent from Okinawa
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Rino Higa (比嘉 梨乃 (Higa Rino); born 11 May 1992) is a Japanese actress and television personality from Okinawa. She debuted in 2009 under the stage name **Higarino** and later resumed using her real name for acting work. Higa is represented by Revive Inc. and has appeared in films including Schoolgirl Apocalypse (2011), Life Is Dead (2012), and Bon to Linchan (2014). She starred in the award-winning short film Toshie the Nihilist (2021) and the Okinawan historical drama Amawari — THE LAST HERO (2024). In 2025, she announced her marriage to comedian Yukio Ueno of the duo Dennis.[1][2][3][4][5]
Rino Higa | |
|---|---|
比嘉 梨乃 | |
| Born | May 11, 1992 Okinawa, Japan |
| Other names | ヒガリノ (Higarino) |
| Occupations | Actress, talent |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent(s) | Revive Inc., Sony Music Artists |
| Spouse |
Yukio Ueno (m. 2025) |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | A Yell from Heaven (天国からのエール) | Miki | Credited as Higarino | [2] |
| 2011 | Schoolgirl Apocalypse | Sakura Ishizuka | Credited as Higarino | [6] |
| 2012 | Life Is Dead | Shoko Akaboshi | Manga adaptation | [2] |
| 2013 | Himawari – Okinawa wa Wasurenai Ano Hi no Sora o (ひまわり〜沖縄は忘れない あの日の空を〜) | — | [2] | |
| 2014 | Bon to Linchan (Bon Lin) | Miyu Sato | [2] | |
| 2014 / 2017 | Between Sky and Sea (空と海のあいだ) | — | Miyazaki 2014 limited release; national release 2017 | [3] |
| 2015 | No Longer Heroine (ヒロイン失格) | — | [3] | |
| 2016 | Dorome: Boys' Side / Girls' Side (ドロメ 男子編・女子編) | — | Released 26 Mar 2016 | [3] |
| 2016 | Onna Hierarchy Teihen Shōjo (女ヒエラルキー底辺少女) | — | [3] | |
| 2018 | The Name | — | [7] | |
| 2021 | Toshie the Nihilist | Toshie | Premiered at LA Shorts; multiple festival awards/noms | [1] |
| 2024 | Kaze ga Tōrinukeru Michi (風が通り抜ける道) | Hikaru Ōshiro | Released 12 Jan 2024 | [1] |
Television drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ryukyu Historical Drama Shō Hashi (琉球歴史ドラマ 尚巴志) | Manazuru / Manabe Kin | Ryukyu Broadcasting (RBC) | Miniseries; aired 15–29 Mar 2017 | [8] |
| 2018 | Keishicho Sosa Ikka 1 Season 3 (finale) | Hostess | TV Asahi | Aired 14 Jun 2018 | [9] |
| 2018 | Magical × Warrior Magi Majo Pures! Ep.19 | Yui Kotobuki | TV Tokyo | Guest role, aired 5 Aug 2018 | [10] |
| 2022 | Shinhannin Flag Ep.14 | — | Nippon TV | Guest role, aired 30 Jan 2022 | [11] |
| 2022 | Keishicho Sosa Ikka 1 Season 6, Ep.1 | Miharu Niino | TV Asahi | Guest role, aired 14 Apr 2022 | [12] |
| 2024 | Ryukyu Historical Drama Amawari — THE LAST HERO (琉球歴史ドラマ 阿麻和利) | Hyakutō Fumiage (百十踏揚) | Ryukyu Broadcasting (RBC) | Miniseries; aired 7–21 Feb 2024; won Tokyo Drama Award 2024 Local Drama Prize | [13][14] |
Radio
- Gekidan Samba Carnival – regular (date tbc)
Personal life
Representation
Higa was previously affiliated with Sony Music Artists. She is currently represented by Revive Inc.[1]
