Naomi J. Ogawa

Naomi Jade Ogawa is an English actress who is best known for her television performances, most notably her role in the Netflix series Wednesday.

Ogawa was born in central London to an English father and a Japanese mother. Growing up, she lived in various locations and attended multiple international schools throughout Europe. She later moved to New York to attend the Ross School as a boarding student. It was during her time at the Ross School that her interest in acting developed unexpectedly through her involvement in a school musical.

Following her time in New York, Ogawa returned to London to audition for drama school. After a two-year audition process, she gained admission to her first-choice institution, the Drama Centre London. She completed her training there and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting.

Ogawa began her professional acting career credited under the name Naomi Tankel. She made her feature film debut as the character Kate in the 2020 science fiction movie Skylines, which was directed by Liam O'Donnell.

In 2022, Ogawa secured her first main television role when she was cast as the vampire Yoko Tanaka in Tim Burton's Netflix series Wednesday. In May 2024, it was reported that she would not be returning to reprise the role for the show's second season.

In addition to her acting work, Ogawa has engaged in host roles, modeling, and fitness. In 2023, she became the face of Roberto Cavalli's Wild Leda Collection. She has also served as the host of the podcasts Identity Issues and Nay's Way, and she is a qualified personal fitness trainer.