Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
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| Nationality | Japanese, New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1992 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
Latest News about Anna Sawai
01/2025
Anna Sawai won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series in January 2025 for her role as Toda Mariko in the FX historical drama ShÅgun. This award came several months after she made Emmy history in 2024 by becoming the first Japanese actress and first actress of Asian descent to win the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' (155 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Electronics company employee |
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| Mother | Piano teacher |
| Siblings | Sister- Reina Sawai (Ballet Dancer) |
Career
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Favourites
| Carry-All | Stella McCartney Falabella Mini Tote Bag |
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| Lip Service | Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner |
| Bling | Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot Ring in Yellow Gold |
| Mood-Setter | Dr. Vranjes Firenze Rosso Nobile Diffuser |
| Skincare | Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream |
| Hair Care | Davines OI Oil |
| Book | Woman's Life â For Chrysanthemum by ShÅ«saku EndÅ |
| Alcoholic Drink | Jinmon Organic Sobacha Buckwheat Tea |
| Sweets | Hi-Chew Fruit Candy |
| Healthy Snack | Shirakiku Okame Natto |
| Self-Care Tool | ReFa Carat Ray Face and Body Roller |
| Athleisure | Reformation Vintage Crewneck Sweatshirt and Boyfriend Sweatpants |
| Shades | Ray-Ban New Clubmaster Optics Glasses |
| Shoes | New Balance Unisex 530 Running Shoes |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/annasawai/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/annasawai |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anna was born in New Zealand and moved to Yokohama, Japan, at the age of 10. | |
| 2. She had early musical training since childhood, being taught to sing and play the piano by her mother. | |
| 3. Her family relocated multiple times due to her father's job, living in places like Hong Kong and the Philippines. | |
| 4. Before her successful career, she had her first acting role at 11 in a popular children's TV show. | |
| 5. She has significant training and experience in both music performance and acting, evident from her successful transitions in both fields. | |
| 6. In 2012, while still in college, she performed the U.S. national anthem at a major sporting event. | |
| 7. She beat off competition from around 10,000 applicants to land the lead role in the 2004 stage production of Annie. | |
| 8. She shared the Annie role with Riko Miyahara and both performed at a press conference in Annie outfits. | |
| 9. She wanted to audition for the role of Katana in the 2016 superhero film Suicide Squad but was prevented by her agency due to her FAKY commitments. | |
| 10. She met with ShÅgun co-creator Justin Marks to ensure that Lady Mariko would not be an overly sexualized or limited portrayal of Japanese women. |