Kaori Oinuma
Kaori Oinuma is a Filipino-Japanese actress known for being a finalist in Philippine reality television series, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso. She is best known for her role as Michiko in the iWantTFC original series, He's Into Her. She is also a part of the first batch of stars under Rise Artists Studio, a talent management arm of ABS-CBN Films.
Early life and education
Oinuma was born on July 22, 2000, in Nagoya, Japan to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father. She lived in Japan until she was 4 years old before moving to the Philippines. Oinuma has two half-siblings and a stepfather in the Philippines. When she was 13, her mother grabbed the opportunity of migrating to Japan with her after a friend of theirs, whose mom works in an agency, told them about the support offered to women who have half-Japanese children.In high school, she became a varsity player of their school's basketball team. And during summer breaks, she worked on part-time jobs in order to help her mom with their finances.
In July 2023, she graduated from senior high school in Bartolome Sangalang National High School in Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Thereafter, she pursued college at Philippine Women's University taking up a degree in Psychology. She is one of Boy Abunda's scholars.
Career
2018–2019: ''Pinoy Big Brother'' and Star Hunt
In 2018, Oinuma made her television debut when she joined the reality show, Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, where she placed eighth overall.Before venturing into acting, she took part in the Star Hunt Academy Boot Camp but could not complete the training program.
2019–2020: Acting Debut
In later part of 2019, Oinuma got her first television role as a cast in Parasite Island. A year later, she had some acting stints in Maalala Mo Kaya: Mata and television sitcom Home Sweetie Home Extra Sweet.2020: Rise Artist Studio Launch and First Lead Role
She was launched as one of the first batch of artists under Rise Artist Studio, in February 2020.She subsequently starred in the adaptation of a Wattpad story, The Four Bad Boys And Me, portraying the lead character, Candice Gonzales. The series was co-starred by fellow PBB alumna Maymay Entrata and co-Rise Artists Rhys Miguel, Jeremiah Lisbo and Aljon Mendoza.
Another series, Love on Da Move, in which she was cast as Chacha, was set to air but was cancelled before any episodes were broadcast.
2021–2023: Starring in Teen Series and Big Screen Debut
In May 2021, Oinuma portrayed Michiko Tarranza in the series He's Into Her, together with Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan.On the same year, Oinuma played the role of Megumi in Love at First Stream, together with Lisbo, Daniela Stranner, and Anthony Jennings. The said movie was released in December 2021 as an official entry at the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival.
During the "iWantTFC Unwrapped" event held in December 2021, it was announced that Oinuma had joined the cast of Tara, G! The iWant TFC original series premiered a year later in October 2022.
In early 2022, Oinuma reprised her role as Michiko Tarranza for the second season of He's Into Her.
In March 2023, it was announced that Oinuma will be starring in upcoming thriller drama series Fractured.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | |
| 2021 | Love At First Stream | Megumi Sakai | |
| 2023 | School Year 2007 | Cathy | |
| 2023 | A Very Good Girl | Rigel Abalos | |
| 2025 | Untold | Louise Amador | |
| 2025 | Romance Reboot | Kai | |
| 2025 | Meet, Greet & Bye | Jen |
Notes:
^ One of the Southeast Asia short-film trilogy inspired by the songs of pop trio New Hope Club.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2018–2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Herself | Contestant | |
| 2019 | Parasite Island | Lia Dimaano | ||
| 2020 | Maalala Mo Kaya | Luzel | Episode: "Mata" | |
| 2020 | Home Sweetie Home Extra Sweet | Akiko | ||
| 2021 | Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan? | Chier/ Racquel/ Romina | ||
| 2021–2022 | He's Into Her | Michiko Sil Tarranza | ||
| 2022 | Tara, G! | Legarda "Legs" Cruz | ||
| 2023 | Fractured | Yanni | ||
| 2023 | Para Sa All | Jade | Episode: Ang Toxic Mo Bes | under PIE (TV channel) |
| 2023 | Para Sa All | Nancy Padilla | Episode: Online Si The One | under PIE (TV channel) |
| 2023 | Para Sa All | Carla | Episode: Fandoomed | under PIE (TV channel) |
| 2024 | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim | Kim Marie Flores | ||
| 2024 | Halfmates | Daniela "Dani" del Rosario | ||
| 2025 | It's Okay To Not Be Okay | Gemma Bautista |
Digital
Notes:^ 'Rise Artists Studio contents.
^' Fractured promo guestings.
Music Videos/ Music Film
Notes:^ From the short film "School Year 2007", one of New Hope Club Southeast Asia short film trilogy.
Other performances
| Year | Event | Date | Ref. |
| 2021 | He's Into Her: The Benison Ball | August 6, 2021 | |
| 2022 | HIH All Access | August 27, 2022 | |
| 2022 | The Juans Live in Araneta | October 23, 2022 |
Notes:
^ Performed with JC Alcantara as part/ continuation of the music film of the song "Hatid".
^ As guest performer with the Tara, G! cast for the OST of the show with same title; and for the live stage acting with JC Alcantara.