Anna Sawai: Emmy Awards Nominee, Shōgun Star
Anna Sawai's Journey
Anna Sawai's performance in the historical drama series Shōgun has catapulted her into the limelight and earned her an Emmy Award nomination. Sawai is a Japanese-New Zealand actress born in Tokyo, Japan on June 11, 1992. A daughter of legendary Japanese musician Kazuhiko Sawai, Sawai inherited a love of the arts from her father.
Shōgun
Shōgun is set in feudal Japan in the 1600s and follows the story of John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), an English navigator who is shipwrecked on the coast of Japan. He is taken captive by the local warlord, Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), and eventually becomes a samurai. Sawai portrays Mariko, a translator who helps Blackthorne adapt to Japanese culture and falls in love with him.
Sawai's performance in Shōgun has been praised by critics and viewers alike. Emmy Magazine praised Sawai's "luminous performance" and "ability to convey a wide range of emotions with just a look". Sawai's performance earned her a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Career
Sawai's performance in Shōgun marks a new high in her acting career. The actress previously starred in the movies Ninja Assassin and The Last Samurai. She also appeared in the television series Tokyo Tribe and The Terror. Sawai is a rising star, and her Emmy Award nomination is a testament to her talent and hard work.
Personal Life
Sawai married musician Yamato Kohki in 2019. She is fluent in Japanese and English. Sawai is also an accomplished pianist and singer.
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