Japanese actress, singer, and dancer Anna Sawai has become the first actress of Asian descent to win an Emmy award, creating a historical moment. Despite her fame and public appearance, Anna Sawai rarely talks about her relationships or having a partner, making fans even more curious about her life.
Sawai made her acting debut at age 11 at the Tokyo stage production of Anne as the protagonist. The screenplay was broadcast by Nippon TV, which ultimately led her to audition for the Avex Inc.
Looking back at her marvelous career, the actress continued to receive vocal and dancing lessons throughout high school. A supporting role in James McTeigue’s martial arts film Ninja Assassin marked her Hollywood feature film debut.
Following such achievement, Sawai has left a positive mark in the entertainment industry with works in the Fast & Furious franchise, Pachinko, Monarch: Legacy of Monster, and Godzilla. As many praised her acting, her popularity grew, thrusting her private life into the limelight.
On February 4, 2020, Anna Sawai posted an Instagram video revealing her pregnant belly, which raised questions about her potential partner as fans flooded her comment section. However, the actress later revealed that the baby bump was part of her performance in the crime thriller series Giri/Haji.
Besides such an incident, Sawai hasn’t talked much about her relationship and currently appears to be single. During one of her recent trips to Turks and Caicos, the actress sarcastically added, “If Turks were a boy, we’d be married,” implying her relationship status.
Anna Sawai moved countries during childhood, before her family settled in Yokohama, Japan!
Sawai, born in Wellington, New Zealand, to parents of Japanese descent, developed a love for music from an early age. Her mother, Kaoru Sawa, is a piano teacher who taught the actress several instruments from age 3.
Likewise, Sawai moved frequently while growing up due to her father’s job at an electronics company in Hong Kong and the Philippines. During their time in Japan, the actress completed her higher education at Sophia University.
Before beginning her acting career, she signed with the Avex Trax record label and performed the US national anthem at the Tokyo Dome to kick off the Major League Baseball season.
Soon after, Sawai revealed her association with the Avex Rising Angels (ARA) girl group and released a single, “Make My Dreams Come True.” Following the group’s disbandment, she debuted as one of the lead vocalists for a girl group called Faky and released a song with the label Better Without You in 2013.
However, after 5 years with the band, Sawai announced her departure to focus on her acting career, as she signed a deal with BBC Two for their crime thriller series, Giri/Haji. Her performances since then have received positive critical reception, paving the way for her cast in Shogun.
In the series, which premiered in February 2024, Sawai portrayed Lady Mariko and captivated audiences with her convincing performance. Further, critics praised the actress for her performance, which fit the modern audience.
Meanwhile, fans began pairing Sawai with her co-star, Cosmo Jarvis, given their on-screen romance in the series. However, the actress hasn’t paid much attention to such rumors, making it clear that their relationship is professional.
Additional Information
- Anna Sawai’s role in Shogun marked a career achievement for the actress as she received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
- According to sources, Anna Sawai’s estimated net worth is $4 million, based on her multifaceted career in acting and the music industry, which began at an early age.
- The actress has collaborated with several luxury brands, including Cartier, who named her their global ambassador. Sawai has also been featured in Vogues magazine for a personal interview.
