Anna Sawai

Anna Sawai Instagram – @annasawai could become the first Japanese actress to win an Emmy for her lead performance in “Shōgun.” But she’s keeping her cool. ““I don’t worry too much,” she says. “I have this weird confidence in me that things will work out.” As Lady Toda Mariko, Sawai delivered the most compelling performance in one of the buzziest shows of the year. And she’s grateful for the show’s nuanced characters. “I’ve been in projects where I’ve thought, ‘Well, it’s not really us, but sure.’ After ‘Shōgun,’ I now feel I have to stand up for myself and my community in Japan.” She’s rethinking the kinds of roles she can envision for herself. “I had totally allowed myself to believe the only thing that I can do is to be young and to do action and wear a high-school uniform,” she says of her early years in the industry. “I didn’t really question it too much.” Link in bio to read more.
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