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 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 …

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

Feb 25, 2024 · Anna Sawai says she connected deeply with Lady Toda Mariko, her character in FX's 'Shogun,' and that she was encouraged by the creators' desire to avoid stereotypes of Japanese...

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.

Sep 26, 2024 · After her history-making Emmys win for 'Shōgun', Anna Sawai looks ahead to her future — including her role as Naomi in Pachinko season 2 — and tells PEOPLE why "it's about time" for Asian ...