“This is to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone.”
Anna Sawai has made history, becoming the first actress of Asian descent to win Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight. Sawai won for her portrayal of noblewoman Toda Mariko in, the FX remake of the 1980 NBC miniseries adapted from James Clavell’s best-selling novel set in feudal Japan.
During her acceptance speech, a tearful Sawai thanked her mother, who she brought to the ceremony, saying, “Mom, I love you. You are the reason I’m here. You showed me stoicism, and that’s how I was able to portray Mariko.” She added, was nominated for a total of 25 Emmy nominations. In addition to Sawai’s win, the series took home many of the night’s biggest prizes in the drama category, including lead actor for Hiroyuki Sanada, outstanding director for Frederick E.O.
The Emmy was the first nomination for the 32-year-old Sawai, who landed her first acting role at age 10. She first made a name for herself in Japan as one of the lead vocalists of the girl group Faky, performing from 2013 to 2018.
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