★ HOW OLD IS ANNA SAWAI?
Anna Sawai is 33 years old, born June 11, 1992 in NZ · Gemini.
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About
Anna Sawai won a Primetime Emmy for her role in the historical drama Shōgun, becoming the first Japanese actress to claim the award. Born in New Zealand on June 11, 1992, she moved to Japan at age 10 and landed her first acting role at 11 in a Nippon Television production of Annie. She rose to fame as a vocalist in the girl group Faky before breaking internationally through Apple TV+'s Pachinko and the MonsterVerse's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. As a Gemini, she channels the sign's adaptability across music, Japanese television, and prestige English-language drama.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Anna Sawai became the first Japanese actress to win a Primetime Emmy Award when she won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in the historical drama Shōgun. She also won a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for the same role, and Time magazine included her on its 100 Next list in 2024. Born in New Zealand on June 11, 1992, Sawai moved to Japan with her family at age 10. She made her acting debut at age 11 as the title character in a 2004 Nippon Television production of Annie, then landed her film debut in James McTeigue's 2009 martial arts film Ninja Assassin. Before her international breakthrough, she rose to prominence in Japan as one of the lead vocalists of the girl group Faky. Her English-language television roles include a supporting part in the British crime thriller Giri/Haji and a lead role in Apple TV+'s drama Pachinko, which marked her major crossover moment. She has since starred in the MonsterVerse series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. As an actor, Sawai performs across film, television, and music projects, balancing character-driven drama with ensemble work. Born under Gemini, her career reflects the sign's dexterity—moving fluidly between Japanese and English productions, acting and singing, and indie work to major studio franchises. Her life-path number 11 aligns with her role as a visionary bridge between cultures in contemporary prestige television.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sawai was born in New Zealand but moved to Japan at age 10 with her family. She landed her first acting role at age 11 in a 2004 Nippon Television production of Annie. She later made her film debut in James McTeigue's 2009 martial arts film Ninja Assassin. Before her international breakthrough, she became known in Japan as one of the lead vocalists of the girl group Faky.
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Trivia
- She was born in New Zealand but has been based in Japan since age 10.
- Her film debut was in the 2009 martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin, directed by James McTeigue.
- Time magazine included her on its 100 Next list in 2024.
- She won the Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for her role in Shōgun.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Anna Sawai?
- Anna Sawai is 33 years old (born June 11, 1992).
- When is Anna Sawai's birthday?
- Anna Sawai was born on June 11, 1992.
- What is Anna Sawai's zodiac sign?
- Anna Sawai is a Gemini, born June 11, 1992.
- What is Anna Sawai's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Anna Sawai was born in 1992, the year of the Water Monkey.
- Where is Anna Sawai from?
- Anna Sawai is from NZ.
- What does Anna Sawai do?
- Anna Sawai is a actor.
- Is Anna Sawai still alive?
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