Anna Sawai
Biography
Anna Sawai is a Japanese actress born on June 11, 1992, in Wellington, New Zealand. She began her acting career at the age of 11 with a role in the 2004 Nippon Television production of Annie. Her subsequent acting credits include James McTeigue's 2009 martial arts film Ninja Assassin. Sawai gained further recognition for her roles in the British crime thriller series Giri/Haji and the Apple TV+ drama series Pachinko. As a member of the girl group Faky from 2013 to 2018, she rose to fame in Japan as one of the lead vocalists. Sawai's acting credits span multiple genres and mediums, showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Career overview
Anna Sawai began her acting career at the age of 11, landing the title role in the 2004 Nippon Television production of Annie. She continued to act, debuting in James McTeigue's 2009 martial arts film Ninja Assassin. Sawai's early acting work laid the groundwork for her future roles.
Following a period of focus on music, Sawai returned to acting with a supporting role in the British crime thriller series Giri/Haji in 2019. This marked a significant shift in her career, as she began to gain recognition for her work in television. Her experience in Giri/Haji likely prepared her for her subsequent roles.
Anna Sawai's international breakthrough came with her role in the Apple TV+ drama series Pachinko, which premiered in 2022 and continues to air. Her performance in Pachinko has further solidified her reputation as a talented actress, and she has gained recognition for her work in the series. With a career spanning over two decades, Anna Sawai has established herself as a versatile and accomplished actress.
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- The Beatles: John (2028) as Yoko Ono
- The Beatles: George (2028) as Yoko Ono
- The Beatles: Ringo (2028) as Yoko Ono
- The Beatles: Paul (2028) as Yoko Ono
- How to Rob a Bank (2026)
- Shōgun (2024) as Toda Mariko
- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) as Cate Randa
- Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter (2023) as Self
- Pachinko (2022) as Naomi
- F9 (2021) as Elle
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Giri/Haji (2019) as Eiko
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Variety Studio: Actors on Actors (2014) as Self
- Ninja Assassin (2009) as Teenage Kiriko
- Made in Hollywood (2005) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self - Winner
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Slime as (voice)
- (Saint) Peter as Sister Teresa
- Enemies