The Netflix supernatural series, Wednesday became an instant hit after it was released in November 2022. The show broke records in the history of streaming sites and has already received a few nominations. Besides the show itself, actors who play various characters also have found fame for their work.
Among the many talented actors who stars on Wednesday is Naomi J. Ogawa. She plays the vampire Yoko Tanaka and is part of the main cast on the show. Thanks to her appearance on Wednesday, Naomi has caught the attention of many around the world. Thus, today we will take a look at Ogawa’s career, childhood, and more.
Where Is Naomi J. Ogawa From?
The Wednesday star is from London, England and still resides there. As per Famous Birthdays, she was born on August 24, 1999 and her zodiac sign is Virgo. However, in her interview with Arcadia published in December 2022, Naomi J. Ogawa is mentioned as a 26-year-old-rising actress. This means that Ogawa must have been born in the mid 1990s rather than 1999.
As for her family, according to the actress herself, Naomi J. Ogawa’s mother raised her as a single mother. There are no further details about her family, but the Wednesday star has stated that her mom is her everything.
Moreover, who Ogawa’s father is and information regarding her childhood is a big mystery. But we do know that she is half British and half Japanese. Also, Vogue Singapore described her as a Japanese-Anglo-Portuguese star.
In the similar vein, Naomi has not talked much about her educational background. But on her LinkedIn page under the name Naomi Tankel, the actress has mentioned Ross School in the education section. Moreover, she reportedly started acting in high school and her first lead role was in her school musical when Ogawa was 16.
Continuing with her acting journey, the British-Japanese star trained at Drama Centre London. As per LinkedIn, she reportedly has a Bachelor’s degree in drama and dramatics/theatre arts from University of the Arts London.
What Projects Has Naomi J. Ogawa Worked On?
Having started her journey as a performer in high school, Naomi J. Ogawa went on to train in acting in London. She then reportedly made her acting debut with a recurring role in the HBO series, Avenue 5’s second season. However, there are no reports about what character she played on the show.
As seen on her IMDb page, Naomi J. Ogawa starred in the short film Assassin in 2020. She also played the character Kate in the movie Skylines that year. Moreover, in the latter project, the talented actress was credited as Naomi Tankel.
Following her appearances in the aforementioned projects, Naomi was cast as Yoko Tanaka in the highly anticipated The Addams Family series Wednesday. Yoko is a vampire and student at the fictional Nevermore Academy. Ogawa is among the main cast members and appeared in all eight episodes of the show.
With Wednesday finding success both in viewership and critical response, there is a high chance that the show will return for further season. And if that happens, we will undoubtedly see Naomi J. Ogawa reprising the part of Yoko Tanaka in the coming days. Well, we also hope to watch the British-Japanese actress playing different characters in other projects.
How Rich Is Naomi J. Ogawa?
Naomi J. Ogawa has found much fame thanks to her appearance in the hit series Wednesday. Moreover, she also has worked on a few other acting projects which must have helped increase her fortune. And with even more work on the horizon, there is no doubt that Naomi J. Ogawa’s net worth will reach new heights in the coming days.
Furthermore, Ogawa also launched her podcast titled, Identity Issues Podcast in August 2022. There she talks about identity issues and other life problems and its probable solution. Naomi is working hard to continue her acting as well as her podcasting career and we wish her all the best for her future.
Is Naomi J. Ogawa In A Relationship?
Talking about the personal side of her life, Naomi J. Ogawa has remained vague regarding it. She has not talked much regarding her relationship history in her interviews and strictly keeps it away from the spotlight.
Moreover, the talented star’s social media pages also do not give us any clue regarding her relationship status. But let’s hope that we will be introduced to Naomi J. Ogawa’s partner in the coming days.