Karina is a Japanese actress and model whose work includes voice acting in anime films and television dramas. Born on February 21, 1984 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, she is also known by the name Karina Nose. While the majority of her career has been in live-action Japanese television and film, she has taken on several notable voice roles in animated projects.

Her voice acting credits include the role of Morina in the 2009 Doraemon film Doraemon: Shin Nobita no Uchu Kaitakushi. In the realm of television anime, she is recognized for bringing to life several characters in animated adaptations, including Yoko Shiraki in the 2011 film adaptation of the classic series Tomorrow's Joe (also known as Rocky Joe), Kinue Amano in the series Real Clothes, Reiko Catherine Akimoto in the Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo (KochiKame) franchise, and Yukari Nitani in the series Bunny Drop. Her portrayal of Reiko Catherine Akimoto was featured in both the 2009 KochiKame television drama and the 2011 film KochiKame: The Movie - Save the Kachidoki Bridge.

In addition to her voice work, Karina has maintained a substantial career as a live-action actress. Her on-screen roles include performances in the drama series Summer Nude, Priceless, Love Shuffle, and Bambino. She also appeared in the film Girl and the live-action adaptation of Koizora. A recurring achievement in her career is her long-term role as Catherine Reiko Akimoto, a character she has portrayed across multiple installments of the KochiKame media franchise.