Sairi Ito Biography: Age, Husband, Siblings, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Career, Wiki

Sairi Ito is a highly acclaimed Japanese actress. Represented by Alpha Agency, she has established herself as one of Japan’s most versatile performers, excelling in television dramas, films, stage productions, narration, and voice acting.

Starting as a child actress, she has earned widespread praise for her natural talent and emotional range, culminating in major recognition for her lead role in the NHK morning drama The Tiger and Her Wings (2024), where she portrayed a pioneering female lawyer.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sairi Ito
• Stage Name: Sairi Ito
• Born: May 4, 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Actress, Narrator, Talent
• Height: 151 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ito
• Siblings: Shunsuke Ito
• Spouse: Ryuta Horai (m. 2025)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sairi Ito was born on May 4, 1994, in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ito, though her parents divorced due to her father’s business issues, leading her and her siblings to be primarily raised by her mother — who worked various jobs, including at a snack bar and milk delivery, before becoming a painter — and her aunt.

Her ethnicity is Japanese, with Korean ancestry through her father, though she has stated she cannot speak Korean and has never visited Korea. Her religion is not publicly disclosed.

She is the youngest of three siblings, with an older brother, Shunsuke Ito, who is a comedian in the duo Oswald, and an older sister. Her mother chose her given name “Sairi,” while her grandfather selected the kanji characters.

In her youth, Ito excelled in dance, winning national tournaments in the adolescent division and aspiring to become a professional dancer before shifting to acting. She made her debut at age nine without prior experience.

She graduated from Chiba Prefectural Wakamatsu High School, with limited details on further education as her career advanced early.

Career

Sairi Ito debuted in 2003 at age nine in the television drama 14-kagetsu: Tsuma ga Kodomo ni Kaette Iku, cast through an open audition despite no acting background.

She initially took minor roles as a child actress before gaining traction in supporting parts during her teens and twenties.

Her breakthrough came with acclaimed performances in dramas like Hiyokko (2017), Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto (2020, earning a special award), and The Naked Director (2019).

She has starred in films including We Couldn’t Become Adults (2021) and provided voice acting in anime such as Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020).

Her lead role as Yoshiko Mibuchi in the NHK asadora The Tiger and Her Wings (2024) marked a career peak, winning Best Actress at the 121st Television Drama Academy Awards.

She has also appeared in stage productions, narration work, and variety shows, showcasing her range across genres from comedy to historical drama.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @itosairi
• Twitter/X Handle: @SaiRi_iTo

Personal Life

Sairi Ito, 31, values privacy in her personal affairs while maintaining a professional public image. She married playwright and screenwriter Ryuta Horai in 2025 after confirming their relationship in April 2022; he is 18 years her senior, and they met through collaborative work on a 2021 stage production. The couple has no children.

Standing at 151 cm, she leads an active lifestyle, with past interests in dance contributing to her disciplined approach.

She has spoken openly about her family challenges, including her parents’ divorce and her mother’s resilience, crediting them for her grounded perspective. No other romantic history is publicly detailed beyond her current marriage.

Net Worth

Sairi Ito’s estimated net worth ranges from $2 million to $5 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from acting fees in high-profile television dramas, films, and NHK productions, voice acting roles, narration and commercial work, stage appearances, and potential residuals from popular series.