Eigi Kodaka was born and raised in Tokyo. She speaks Japanese, English, and Taiwanese (Hokkien). After graduating from high school, she studied in the US and made her screen debut. When she moved back to Japan, she not only started film projects but also participated in several theater productions, such as Mu Sochua in 'Seven,' Lenny Magrath in 'Crimes of the Heart,' Julia Gibbs in 'Our Town,' and Julia Farnsworth in 'Heaven Can Wait.' Some of her films and TV dramas are awaiting release.