# Kaori Oinuma

Kaori Oinuma (老沼 カオリ, Oinuma Kaori, born July 22, 2000) is a Filipino-Japanese actress and model 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 (2021). 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 was first seen in television as she became an official housemate of reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother: Otso, where she emerged as the Eighth Big Placer.
Before venturing into acting, she took part in the Star Hunt Academy Boot Camp (the exact program that created the now known P-pop groups, BINI and BGYO) but could not complete the training program.

### 2019–2020: Acting Debut

In later part of 2019, Oinuma gets her first television role as a cast in Parasite Island. A year later, she got some acting stints in Maalala Mo Kaya: Mata and Philippine 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, a talent management arm of ABS-CBN Films, in February 2020.
She then starred in the adaptation of one of Wattpad's most read stories, The Four Bad Boys And Me, in which she played the main role named 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 show was set to air for the actress; which was the collaboration project between Star Cinema and Brightlight Productions called Love on Da Move, playing the role of Chacha with Lisbo, but it was cancelled without airing an episode.

### 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 Jeremiah Lisbo and their fellow casts, 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 joins the cast of a new series called 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. The sophomore season with 16 episodes premiered weekly from May to August 2022, in iWant TFC and Kapamilya channel.
In March 2023, it was announced that Oinuma together with Jeremiah Lisbo and other Gen Z actors will be starring in upcoming series Fractured by Dreamscape Entertainment.

## Filmography
### Movie

Key :
| † | Denotes film is yet to be released |
| Year | Title | Role | Production Company | Ref. |
| 2021 | Love At First Stream | Megumi Sakai | ABS-CBN Films | [13] [17] |
| 2023 | School Year 2007 | Cathy | Project 8 Projects | |
| 2023 | A Very Good Girl | Rigel Abalos | ABS-CBN Films | [19] [20] |
| 2025 | Untold† | TBA | Regal Entertainment | |
Notes: ^ $^a$ One of the Southeast Asia short-film trilogy inspired by the songs of pop trio New Hope Club.

### TV Shows and Digital Series

Key :
| † | Denotes show is yet to be released |
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2018–2019 | Pinoy Big Brother: Otso | Herself / Housemate |
| 2019 | Gandang Gabi, Vice | Herself/ Guest |
| 2019 | Tonight with Boy Abunda | Herself/ Guest |
| 2019 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself/ Guest |
| 2019 | Parasite Island | Lia Dimaano |
| 2019 | Banana Sundae | Herself |
| 2020 | Maalala Mo Kaya: Mata | Luzel |
| 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 |
| 2022 | It's Showtime: Magpasikat 2022 | Guest Performer |
| 2023 | Para Sa All: Ang Toxic Mo Bes | Jade |
| 2023 | Para Sa All: Online Si The One | Nancy Padilla |
| 2023 | Para Sa All: Fandoomed | Carla |
| 2023 | Fractured | Yanni |
| 2024 | What's Wrong with Secretary Kim | Kim Marie Flores |
| 2024 | Gud Morning Kapatid | Herself/ Guest |
| 2024 | Eat Bulaga! Bawal! Judgmental Ka Ba? | Herself/ Guest |
| 2024 | It's Showtime Showtime Online Ü | Herself/ Guest |
| 2024 | Halfmates | Daniela "Dani" del Rosario |
| 2025 | It's Okay To Not Be Okay† | Gemma |
Notes: ^$^{TV-a}$ Kwento #1 of "Extended Sa Social Media" episode of Para sa All (May 28, 2023). ^$^{TV-b}$ Kwento #3 of "Extended Sa Social Media" episode of Para sa All (May 28, 2023). ^ $^{TV-c}$ Kwento #5 of "Naghahanap ng 4ever" episode of Para sa All (June 4, 2023). ^ $^{TV-d}$ Halfmates promo guestings.

### Other Web/ Online Shows

| Year | Title | Type | Role | Platform |
| 2019 | Hello, Outside World! | Docuseries | Herself | YouTube |
| 2020 | Listen to Love: The Four Bad Boys & Me | Hybrid Podcast | Candice Gonzales | YouTube |
| 2020 | Rise and Shine | Talk Show | Co-host | YouTube |
| 2020 | Happy Hallyu Day | K-Pop Virtual Event | Guest | Facebook |
| 2021 | He's Into Her: The Journey | Documentary | Herself | iWant TFC |
| 2021-2022 | We Rise Together | Talk show | Co-host | YouTube |
| 2022 | Anime Kitchen | Cooking show | Herself | True ID |
| 2023 | Rise with You | Variety show | Co-host/ Performer | iWant TFC |
| 2023 | Tatak Star Magic Celebrity Conversations | Sit-down Interview | Herself | YouTube |
| 2023 | Rise & Go | Travel show | Herself | YouTube |
| 2023 | Ur Da Boss | Game show | Guest/ Contestant | PIE Channel |
| 2023 | WatchaWin | Game show | Guest/ Contestant | PIE Channel |
| 2024 | Star Magic Hot Summer 2024 Metamorphosis | Docuseries | Herself | YouTube |
| 2024 | TFC Stories of Home | Docuseries | Herself | Facebook YouTube |
Notes: ^$^{OD-a}$ Rise Artists Studio contents. ^$^{OD-b}$ Fractured promo guestings.

### Brand Endorsements and Promotions

| Year | Brand | Promotion | Platform |
| 2022 | Unilab | #PaskSurpRISEHolidayVlogs | YouTube Facebook |
| 2022 | PLDT Home | #SpeedThatMovesYou | YouTube Facebook |
| 2022 | SM Stationery | Christmas Gift Shopping at SM Stationery | YouTube Facebook |
| 2023 | Daikin | #PerfectingTheAir | YouTube Facebook |

### Music Videos/ Music Film

| Year | Title | Artist | Label | Notes |
| 2021 | No Stopping You (Vertical MV) | SB19 | Star Music | Love at First Stream OST |
| 2022 | Di Kita Iiwan (Visualizer Video) | Sam Milby | Star Music | He's Into Her S2 OST - MichiDale Scenes |
| 2022 | Hatid | The Juans | Viva Records | |
| 2022 | Tara, G! | The Juans | Star Music | Tara, G! OST - w/ casts |
| 2022 | Lumala o Mawala | JC Alcantara | Star Music | |
| 2023 | Happy You Stayed | Sab | Tarsier Records | |
| 2023 | Tadhana | Ace Banzuelo | Sony Music Philippines | |
| 2023 | Just Don't Know It Yet | New Hope Club | Universal Music Group | |
| 2024 | HBD | Maki | Tarsier Records | |
| 2024 | Coming Home | Enzo Villegas | | University ID - PWU |
| 2024 | Hello My Love | Kim Won Shik | Universal Records (Philippines) | |
Notes: ^$^{MV-a}$ From the short film "School Year 2007", one of New Hope Club Southeast Asia short film trilogy.

## Other performances

Other Acting Performances :
| Year | Show | Title | Role | Format | Venue/ Platform | Ref. |
| 2022 | Dear MOR Celebrity Special | First Kilig | Rizzy | Voice acting | MOR 101.9 YouTube | |
| 2022 | The Juans Live in Araneta | Hatid | Kate | Live Stage acting | Araneta Coliseum | [50] [OP-a] |
Concert Performances :
| Year | Event | Date | Venue | Ref. |
| 2021 | He's Into Her: The Benison Ball | August 6, 2021 | iWant KTX | |
| 2022 | HIH All Access | August 27, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | |
| 2022 | The Juans Live in Araneta | October 23, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | [50] [OP-b] |
Notes: ^$^{OP-a}$ Performed with JC Alcantara as part/ continuation of the music film of the song "Hatid". ^$^{OP-b}$ 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.

## Discography

| Year | Title | Label | Ref. |
| 2022 | Speed of Love | Star Music | [46] [62] |
| 2022 | Liwanag sa Dilim (All Star Version) | | |
| 2022 | Tara, G! (Cast version) | Star Music | |
| 2024 | Heto Ako (OST - What's Wrong with Secretary Kim) | Star Music | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
| 2019 | Push Awards | PUSH Newcomer | — | Nominated | |
| 2021 | 34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Female TV Personality | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Mata | Won | [67] [68] [69] |
| 2022 | Nylon Manila Big, Bold, Brave Awards The Sequel | Favorite Ship - with Jeremiah Lisbo | — | Nominated | |
| 2022 | 38th PMPC Star Awards for Movie | Movie Love Team of the Year - with Jeremiah Lisbo | Love at First Stream | Nominated | |
| 2023 | 4th Village Pipol Choice Award | TV Supporting Actress of the Year | He's Into Her (Season 2) | Won | [72] [73] |
| 2023 | TAG Media Chicago | #TAG25UNDER25 | — | Nominated | |
| 2023 | TAG Media Chicago | Most Promising Female Star | — | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Anak TV Seal Awards | Net Makabata Star | — | Nominated | |