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 (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. She later grew up in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, where her family maintains a home. 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. She graduated from college in 2026.
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 (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 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 Sakai2023School Year 2007CathyA Very Good GirlRigel Abalos 2025Untold Louise Amador Romance RebootKai 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 Maalaala Mo Kaya Luzel Episode: "Mata" Home Sweetie Home: Extra Sweet Akiko 2021Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan?Chier/ Racquel/ Romina 2021–2022 He's Into Her Michiko Sil Tarranza 2022 Tara, G! Legarda "Legs" Cruz 2023 Fractured Yanni Para Sa All Jade Episode:Ang Toxic Mo Bes under PIE (TV channel) Nancy Padilla Episode:Online Si The OneCarla Episode:Fandoomed 2024What's Wrong with Secretary KimKim Marie Flores Halfmates Daniela "Dani" del Rosario 2025 It's Okay To Not Be Okay Gemmalyn Marie "Gemma" Bautista 2026 Honor Thy Mother actor guest cast
Digital Year Title Type Role 2019 Hello, Outside World!Docuseries Herself 2020Listen to Love: The Four Bad Boys & MeHybrid Podcast Candice GonzalesRise and ShineTalk ShowCo-hostHappy Hallyu DayK-Pop Virtual EventGuest2021He's Into Her: The JourneyDocumentaryHerself2021-2022We Rise TogetherTalk showCo-host2022Anime KitchenCooking showHerself2023Rise with YouVariety show Co-host/ PerformerTatak Star Magic Celebrity ConversationsSit-down InterviewHerselfRise & GoTravel showUr Da BossGame showGuest/ ContestantWatchaWin2024Star Magic Hot Summer 2024 MetamorphosisDocuseriesHerselfTFC Stories of Home 2025 Till Debt Do Us Part Micro-series Kristine Isidro Notes: ^ Rise Artists Studio contents. ^ Fractured promo guestings.
Music Videos/ Music Film Year Title Artist LabelNotesRef.2021No Stopping You (Vertical MV)SB19Star MusicLove at First Stream OST2022Di Kita Iiwan (Visualizer Video) Sam MilbyHe's Into Her S2 OST - MichiDale Scenes HatidThe JuansViva RecordsTara, G!The JuansStar MusicTara, G! OST - w/ casts Lumala o MawalaJC Alcantara2023Happy You StayedSabTarsier RecordsTadhanaAce BanzueloSony Music PhilippinesJust Don't Know It YetNew Hope ClubUniversal Music Group2024HBDMakiTarsier RecordsComing HomeEnzo VillegasUniversity ID - PWUHello My LoveKim Won ShikUniversal Records (Philippines) Notes: ^ From the short film "School Year 2007", one of New Hope Club Southeast Asia short film trilogy.
Other performances +Other Acting PerformancesYearShowTitleRoleFormatRef. 2022Dear MOR Celebrity SpecialFirst KiligRizzyVoice actingThe Juans Live in AranetaHatidKateLive Stage acting
+Concert PerformancesYearEventDateRef.2021He's Into Her: The Benison BallAugust 6, 20212022HIH All AccessAugust 27, 2022The Juans Live in AranetaOctober 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.
Discography YearTitleLabelRef. 2022Speed of LoveStar MusicLiwanag sa Dilim (All Star Version)Tara, G!(Cast version)Star Music2024Heto Ako (OST - What's Wrong with Secretary Kim)
Awards and nominations YearAward CeremonyCategoryNominated workResultRef.2019Push AwardsPUSH Newcomer202134th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest New Female TV PersonalityMaalaala Mo Kaya: Mata 2022Nylon Manila Big, Bold, Brave Awards The SequelFavorite Ship - with Jeremiah Lisbo 38th PMPC Star Awards for MovieMovie Love Team of the Year - with Jeremiah LisboLove at First Stream 20234th Village Pipol Choice AwardTV Supporting Actress of the YearHe's Into Her (Season 2) TAG Media Chicago#TAG25UNDER25rowspan="2"rowspan="2"Most Promising Female Star 2024 Anak TV Seal Awards Net Makabata Star
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