Emi Takei Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Sister

Emi Takei is a Japanese actress, model, and singer whose rise to prominence began in the mid‑2000s when she won awards at a national beauty contest.

Her modeling work in Seventeen magazine led to acting roles, and she became known broadly after landing a lead role in a television drama in 2011.

Over time, she expanded her career into film, music, and endorsements, becoming one of Japan’s prominent young multi‑talented entertainers.

Profile

• Full name: Emi Takei
• Nickname: Emi‑chan
• Date of birth: December 25, 1993
• Age: 32 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
• State of origin: Aichi Prefecture
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Actress, model, singer
• Height: 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
• Eye color: Black
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Younger sister (one)
• Spouse: Takahiro (m. September 1, 2017)
• Children: Three daughters
• Relationship status: Married
• Ethnicity: Japanese
• Net worth: USD 5 million

Early Life and Education

Emi Takei is now 31 years old and was born on December 25, 1993, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

She has one younger sister.

Her upbringing took place in Nagoya, where she lived during her early years.

While attending junior high school, she declared to her parents her ambition to become a model within three years and pursued that course.

In 2006, she entered the 11th Japan Bishōjo Contest and won both the Model Division Award and the Multi‑Media Award.

That victory opened the door for her to begin modeling.

She made her debut in the November 2006 issue of Seventeen magazine, and by February 2007 she was signed as an exclusive model for that publication.

Personal Life

Emi Takei married Takahiro, a singer and actor from the group Exile, on September 1, 2017.

At the time of their marriage, Takei was reportedly three months pregnant.

The two had co‑starred in the drama Senryokugai Sōsakan, where their professional collaboration evolved into a romantic relationship.

Their first daughter was born in March 2018.

Their second daughter arrived in March 2022.

In early 2025, the couple welcomed their third child, another daughter, as publicly announced by Takahiro.

Both mother and child were reported to be in good health.

Career

Emi Takei’s journey into the entertainment began with her modeling career.

After winning awards in the 2006 Japan Bishōjo Contest, she became a regular in Seventeen magazine and earned her first solo magazine cover in February 2007.

Her modeling success led to commercial contracts and brand endorsements; among them, in December 2011, she became the first Japanese “image girl” (brand ambassador) for Gucci.

Her acting debut came in 2008 in the film The Cherry Orchard: Blossoming.

She secured small television roles and gradually progressed to more substantial parts.

In January 2011, she auditioned for a Fuji TV drama and was chosen among 800 candidates for a key supporting role in Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta.

Later that year, in April, she earned her first starring role in the TV drama Asuko March!

Over the years, Takei has balanced her career between television dramas and feature films.

She is especially known for portraying Kaoru Kamiya in the Rurouni Kenshin live‑action film adaptations (2012, 2014).

She also appeared in other films such as For Love’s Sake (2012) and Clover (2014).

In December 2011, she debuted as a singer under Universal Japan, releasing the single “Koisuru Kimochi,” written by Takuro of GLAY.

She continued to work in commercials, endorsements, and as a public figure, contributing to her visibility in Japanese media.

She left her exclusive modeling contract with Seventeen in August 2012 after nearly six years.

Over time, she expanded into more mature fashion modeling as well.

Awards

• Elan d’Or Award (2013)
• “Best Dresser Award” (youngest recipient) in November 2010
• Best Smile of the Year (2011)

Net Worth

Emi Takei’s estimated net worth is about USD 5 million.

This wealth is derived from her career as an actress, model, singer, and from endorsement deals.

Her ambassadorships with brands such as Gucci and numerous commercial contracts have likely contributed substantially to her earnings.

Social Media

• Instagram: @emitakei_official

Filmography

• The Cherry Orchard: Blossoming (2008)
• For Love’s Sake (2012)
• Rurouni Kenshin (2012)
• Love for Beginners (2012)
• Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014)
• Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
• Clover (2014)

Discography

• Koisuru Kimochi (2011)