Anna Sawai Height, Age, Family, Biography
Anna Sawai Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Age: 32 Years
Marital Status: Unmarried
Hometown: Wellington, New Zealand
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actress • Singer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' (155 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Ninja Assassin (2009) as "Kiriko"  **Japanese TV show:**Our Love Song (2007) as "Natsu" |
| Awards | 2023: Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series at the Independent Spirit Awards for her role in the American drama television series Pachinko (2022) 2024: Individual Achievement in Drama Award at the Television Critics Association Awards for the American historical drama television series ShĹŤgun (2024) 2024: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Award at the Primetime Emmy Awards for the American historical drama television series ShĹŤgun (2024)  2025: Featured in the TIME Women of the Year list |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 June 1992 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 32 Years |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | Japanese, New Zealander |
| Ethnicity | Japanese |
| Hometown | Wellington, New Zealand |
| College/University | Sophia University Yotsuya Campus, Tokyo, Japan |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Watching Movies, Listening to Music |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Siblings | Sister- Reina Sawai (Ballet Dancer)  |
| Favourites | |
| Carry-All | Stella McCartney Falabella Mini Tote Bag |
| 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 — For Chrysanthemum” by Shūsaku Endō |
| 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 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Anna Sawai
Anna Sawai was born in New Zealand and moved to Yokohama, Japan, at the age of 10. Sawai’s mother was a piano teacher who taught her singing and her father worked for an electronics company.
She began practising singing and playing the Piano at the age of 3. According to her, she moved to a lot of places including Hong Kong and the Philippines while growing up due to her father’s job.
Anna Sawai’s childhood picture with her mother
At the age of 11, she got her first role as Annie in the 2004 Nippon TV production of Annie.
In 2006, she auditioned for the Japanese entertainment conglomerate Avex Inc. After the audition, she received training at their in-house music and dance boot camp.
During her high school, she continued her vocal and dancing lessons.
In March 2012, while pursuing her college degree, she signed a contract with the Avex Trax record label company. She performed the United States national anthem at the Tokyo Dome as a part of the inauguration ceremony of the 2012 Major League Baseball season.
In April 2012, Sawai joined the girl group Avex Rising Angels (ARA). In November of the same year, ARA released the music video for their debut track “Make My Dreams Come True”.
Avex Rising Angels split up in early 2013.
In 2013, she joined the Japanese music girl group named Faky. Faky released their debut track “Better Without You” on July 29, 2013. She became famous in Japan for being one of the lead vocalists of Faky.
Anna Sawai (second from right) with other members of Faky
She appeared as the lead actress in Elliott Yamin’s music video for his song “Katy” while working as a member of Faky in October 2015. Later, she also appeared as a featured artist in Yamato’s debut single “Shining.”
Anna Sawai in a still from the music video of Katy by Elliott Yamin
In 2017, she appeared in the voice role of Angélique Noir in the 2017 fashion simulation video game Style Savvy: Styling Star. She also performed the main theme song for the game “Girls Be Ambitious.”
In 2018, she returned to acting with the Japanese drama series Colors. In the series, she appeared in only two episodes as Train station accuser.
Later, the same year, she appeared in the dance art project by Takenaka Fuuko titled The Book.
In November 2018, Sawai left the girl group Faky. At the time, she gave the reason for leaving the group that she wanted to focus on her acting career. On 20 December 2018, she performed with Faky for the last time as part of their Four headline tour.
In 2019, she appeared in the British crime thriller series Giri/Haji. In the series, she played the role of Eiko, the daughter of a Yakuza, a member of transnational Japanese organized crime syndicates, boss.
Anna Sawai in a still from the British series Giri/Haji
In the same year, she joined the cast of the American action film F9: The Fast Saga. She played the role of a martial arts warrior Elle in the film. The film was shot in 2019 and was released in 2021.
She has appeared in various English-language television including Pachinko (2022), Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), and ShĹŤgun (2024).
Anna Sawai in a still from the television series Shogun (2024)
In 2024, she became the first Asian woman to have won the Primetime Emmy.
In May 2024, she appeared in the American television talk show, The Hollywood Reporter Roundtables. She featured along with various artists including Jennifer Aniston , Sofia Vergara, and Nicole Kidman.
Anna Sawai (standing extreme right) on the promotional posters of The Hollywood Reporter
Anna Sawai is a dog lover and often posts pictures with her pet dog on her social media accounts.
Anna Sawai with her pet dog
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