Marika Ito

Marika Ito (born February 20, 1996) is a Japanese actress and former idol. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, she gained early prominence as a member of the Japanese idol group Nogizaka46 before transitioning into a full-time acting career.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Marika Ito was born on February 20, 1996, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She stands 155 cm tall and has blood type O. She rose to public attention as a member of the popular idol group Nogizaka46.

Acting Career

Following her tenure as an idol, Ito established a diverse acting career in both film and television. Her film credits include roles in Bad Boys J The Movie (2013), Eyes (2015), Asahinagu (2017), Kakegurui The Movie (2019), Motto Chouetsu Shita Tokoro e (2022), Joyu wa Nakanai (2023), Cha-Cha (2024), A Bad Summer (2025), and The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat (2026).

In television dramas, her credits include appearances in Bad Boys J (2013), Clinic on the Sea (2013), Tokyo Design Story (2020), Omimi ni Aimashitara (2021), Don't Use Time Travel for Love (2023), and Legal Beat (2026).