Anna Sawai

Actress, Singer

Japanese, New Zealander Wellington, New Zealand

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Quick Info

ProfessionActress, Singer
NationalityJapanese, New Zealander
Date of Birth11/06/1992
Age33 years
BirthplaceWellington, New Zealand

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actress
  • Singer

Physical Stats & More

Height5' (155 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySophia University Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Watching Movies
  • Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsSister- Reina Sawai (Ballet Dancer)

Career

Debut
FilmNinja Assassin (2009) as 'Kiriko'
Japanese TV showOur Love Song (2007) as 'Natsu'
Awards
  • Year: 2023 Award: Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series at the Independent Spirit Awards For: Pachinko (2022)
  • Year: 2024 Award: Individual Achievement in Drama Award at the Television Critics Association Awards For: Shōgun (2024)
  • Year: 2024 Award: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Award at the Primetime Emmy Awards For: Shōgun (2024)
Career Highlights
  • She started performing at the age of 11 in a Nippon TV production.
  • Auditioned for Avex Inc. in 2006 and received training at their music and dance boot camp.
  • Joined the girl group Avex Rising Angels and later Faky, gaining fame as a lead vocalist.
  • Transitioned to acting with roles in various TV series and films, including Giri/Haji and F9: The Fast Saga.
  • Made Emmy history by becoming the first Asian woman to win a Primetime Emmy in 2024.

Favourites

Carry-AllStella McCartney Falabella Mini Tote Bag
Lip ServiceCharlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Lip Liner
BlingTiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot Ring in Yellow Gold
Mood-SetterDr. Vranjes Firenze Rosso Nobile Diffuser
SkincareDrunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream
Hair CareDavines OI Oil
BookWoman’s Life — For Chrysanthemum by Shūsaku Endō
Alcoholic DrinkJinmon Organic Sobacha Buckwheat Tea
SweetsHi-Chew Fruit Candy
Healthy SnackShirakiku Okame Natto
Self-Care ToolReFa Carat Ray Face and Body Roller
AthleisureReformation Vintage Crewneck Sweatshirt and Boyfriend Sweatpants
ShadesRay-Ban New Clubmaster Optics Glasses
ShoesNew Balance Unisex 530 Running Shoes

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/annasawai/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php

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.
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