Biography

Erika Koike

by Simond Cannon,

The American professional make-up artist  Erika Koike is best known for working in the make-up department of a short drama-horror movie called Hankikanto. Among people, she is also famous for being the former wife of an American actor, director, and producer Nicolas Cage.  

Early Life, Bio-Wiki, And Education Of Erika Koike

Erika Koike was born in the United State of America in 1983. She holds an American nationality and regarding her ethnicity, she is an Asian-American.    

Koike is more secretive about her family background. There are no details on her parents, siblings, education, or other family details. 

Erika Koike's Professional Career  

Before shifting her attention to becoming a professional makeup artist, she worked as a waitress in the restaurant of her parents. Then, she started working at the makeup department in the Finnish short film ' Hankikanto ' directed by Katja Niemi. 

She came to media attention when she married American actor, director, and producer Nicolas Cage. 

Erika Koike's Net Worth

Erika earns an impressive salary from her profession, however, she hasn’t disclosed her actual net worth. If we believe the sources, it is in six-figures. The average salary of a makeup artist is $25.67 per hour and $90,050 per year. 

On the other hand, Koike's ex-husband Cage has an estimated net worth of $25 million, according to celebrity net worth, in 2019. The actort and filmmaker has made such a hefty amount of money from his work in many successful movies and TV shows. 

Erika Koike's Personal Life: Husband, Marriage, And Divorce

The American makeup artist Erika married Nicolas Cage on 23 March 2019 at the famous wedding chapel ‘Weddings at Bellagio’ in ‘Bellagio Hotel and Casino,’ Las Vegas. They were first spotted together while attending one of the Carrot Top's shows in June 2016.  

The couple dated for a year before their marriage.

CAPTION: Erika Koike is an American professional makeup artist. SOURCE: Hollywood Life

Four days after her marriage to Cage, Koike again made headlines when Nicolas requested an annulment, asking a Las Vegas court to end his marriage. Cage filed for an annulment stating, he was drunk when he agreed to marry her.   

According to court doc u ments, Erika is also demanding spousal support from her short-term husband Cage. 

Past Affairs

Regarding her past affairs, Koike has managed to maintain a low profile. On the other hand, her former husband Cage was married thrice. First, he married Patricia Arquette (1995 to 1997) then he married the daughter of legendary singer Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, in 2002, and filed for divorce only after four months. 

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In 2004, Cage exchanged their vows with his third wife Alice Kim, and a year later, a child was welcomed in 2006, son Kal-El Coppola Cage.  

After 12 years of their romantic relationship, they separated in 2016. He also shares a child with his ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton, a son Weston Coppola Cage.

Erika Koike's Body Statistics And Others Facts

  • Height: She stands 5 feet 7 inches. 
  • Age: She is at the age of 36. 
  • Weight: Her weighs around 55. 
  • Eyes Color: Black.
  • Hair Color: Blonde. 
  • Her favorite cuisine is Chinese.
  • While her favorite destination for holidays is in Paris.