Sawai rose to fame in Japan as one of the lead vocalists of the girl group Faky from 2013 to 2018. She made a return to acting with a supporting role in the British crime thriller series Giri/Haji (2019).

Anna Sawai was born in New Zealand. She is an actress, known for Shōgun (2024), Ninja Assassin (2009) and Pachinko (2022).

Anna Sawai will be named the Fashion Newcomer to Watch at WWD’s inaugural Style Awards on January 3! Sawai knows the power of a red carpet — and red dress — statement. Last year, the “Shogun” star chose to wear a custom look by Vera Wang …

Dec 25, 2024 · Anna Sawai is an accomplished Japanese actress and singer, widely recognized for her groundbreaking role as Toda Mariko in the historical drama series ShÅ gun.

Jan 6, 2025 · Japanese actor and singer Anna Sawai is best known for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning role as Toda Mariko on the historical drama series Shōgun. Born in New Zealand, Sawai relocated to...

Sep 18, 2024 · On Sunday, Anna Sawai became the first person of Asian descent to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. The Shogun star, who plays the noblewoman and practicing Catholic Mariko in the hugely successful series, is an extremely versatile performer, who has also impressed in dramas such as Giri/Haj i and …

Jan 7, 2025 · Anna Sawai's win for her role in Shōgun marked a full-circle moment in Golden Globes history, as she's not the first actress to take home an award for the role.

Mar 5, 2024 · Anna Sawai is having a breakthrough moment. Fresh off starring in Pachinko and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Sawai takes on the role of Lady Mariko (also referred to as Toda...

Anna Sawai (born June 11, 1992) is a Japanese–New Zealand actress, dancer and singer. She began her film career in 2009 in a supporting role in the martial arts film Ninja Assassin, and debuted as a professional singer in 2013 as one of the lead vocalists in the J-pop girl group FAKY (2013-2018), singing in both Japanese and English.

Anna Sawai (born June 11, 1992, in Wellington, NZ) was raised in Tokyo and speaks both English and Japanese fluently. Sawai is Golden Globes-nominated for her performance in the 2024 season of “Shogun.” She also stars in the Apple TV+ Monsterverse series, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, led by Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell.