Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
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| Nationality | Japanese, New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
Latest News about Anna Sawai
06/01/2025
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 followed her 2024 Primetime Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which made her the first Japanese actress and first actress of Asian descent to win that category.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Summary | Anna Sawai is a Japanese actress and singer born in New Zealand who rose to international prominence for her Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning performance as Toda Mariko in the FX historical drama series ShÅgun. She began her career in Japan as a child performer and later gained fame as a lead vocalist in the Jâpop group FAKY before transitioning into acting. Her notable screen roles include Ninja Assassin, Giri/Haji, F9: The Fast Saga, Pachinko, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (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. |