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{{nihongo|'''Anna Sawai'''|アンナ サワイ|Sawai Anna|born June 11, 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=アンナサワイ、日本人初のワイスピファミリー 堂々とブラックカーペットに登場|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2197565/full/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ORICON NEWS}}</ref> is a [[Japanese New Zealanders|Japanese–New Zealand]] actress, dancer and singer. She began her film career in 2009 in a supporting role in the martial arts film ''Ninja Assassin'', and debuted as a professional singer in 2013 as one of the lead vocalists in the [[J-pop]] girl group [[Faky|FAKY]] (2013-2018), singing in both Japanese and English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/faky-member-2013077218.html|title=Check Out Member Profiles of Avex’s Brand New Girls Group “FAKY”|website=Japanese kawaii idol music culture news {{!}} Tokyo Girls Update|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> She co-stars in [[Justin Lin]]'s ''[[Fast & Furious]]'' sequel, ''[[F9 (film)|F9]]''.
{{nihongo|'''Anna Sawai'''|アンナ サワイ, 澤井杏奈|Sawai Anna|born June 11, 1992}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=アンナサワイ、日本人初のワイスピファミリー 堂々とブラックカーペットに登場|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2197565/full/|access-date=2021-07-10|website=ORICON NEWS}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://eiga-pop.com/person/270487 |title=Anna Sawai Profile|publisher=eiga-pop.com |access-date=2021-07-28}}</ref> is a [[Japanese New Zealanders|Japanese–New Zealand]] actress, dancer and singer. She began her film career in 2009 in a supporting role in the martial arts film ''Ninja Assassin'', and debuted as a professional singer in 2013 as one of the lead vocalists in the [[J-pop]] girl group [[Faky|FAKY]] (2013-2018), singing in both Japanese and English.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tokyogirlsupdate.com/faky-member-2013077218.html|title=Check Out Member Profiles of Avex’s Brand New Girls Group “FAKY”|website=Japanese kawaii idol music culture news {{!}} Tokyo Girls Update|language=en|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref> She co-stars in [[Justin Lin]]'s ''[[Fast & Furious]]'' sequel, ''[[F9 (film)|F9]]''.


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| 2007.11.07 ||''Our Love Song!''<ref>https://www.tbscontents.com/en/program/ourlovesong</ref>|| TV series - 1 episode<br>{{small|[Ep. 8]}} || Natsu|| Japan ||{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}}
| 2007.11.07 ||''Our Love Song!''<ref>https://www.tbscontents.com/en/program/ourlovesong</ref>|| TV series - 1 episode<br>{{small|[Ep. 8]}} || Natsu|| Japan || Supporting role<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inyXbWhsbUY |title=Ai no Uta Episode 8|publisher=YouTube |access-date=2021-07-15}}</ref>
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| 2019.10.31 -<br>2019.12.05<br> ||''[[Giri/Haji]]'' || TV series - 6 episodes<br>{{small|[Ep. 3-8]}} || Eiko || United Kingdom || Supporting role
| 2019.10.31 -<br>2019.12.05<br> ||''[[Giri/Haji]]'' || TV series - 6 episodes<br>{{small|[Ep. 3-8]}} || Eiko || United Kingdom || Supporting role

Revision as of 15:10, 28 July 2021

Anna Sawai (アンナ サワイ)
Born (1992-06-11) June 11, 1992 (age 32)
New Zealand
Occupations
  • Actress
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2004–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals

Anna Sawai (アンナ サワイ, 澤井杏奈, Sawai Anna, born June 11, 1992)[1][2] is a Japanese–New Zealand actress, dancer and singer. She began her film career in 2009 in a supporting role in the martial arts film Ninja Assassin, and debuted as a professional singer in 2013 as one of the lead vocalists in the J-pop girl group FAKY (2013-2018), singing in both Japanese and English.[3] She co-stars in Justin Lin's Fast & Furious sequel, F9.

Career

In 2004, shortly after moving to Japan, Sawai was chosen out of 10,000 applicants to play the title role in the stage musical Annie.[4]

Sawai made her professional film debut in the 2009 Warner Bros. film Ninja Assassin,[5] directed by James McTeigue, playing the rebellious teenage female ninja Kiriko who is executed for attempting to escape the Ozunu ninja clan.

In 2013, Sawai's work as a professional singer began with the dance/R&B group FAKY. She performed as one of the group's lead vocalists until her final show with the group on December 20, 2018. Her departure from the group was announced via FAKY's social media, citing her dream of pursuing her acting career.[6][7]

In 2019, Sawai co-starred in the BBC crime drama Giri/Haji.[8][9] In 2021, she co-starred in the action film F9, directed by Justin Lin.[10][11] Sawai chose the role of Elle in F9 because she grew up watching the Fast & Furious films and appreciated the diversity of the film's cast.[12]

In November 2019, it was announced that Sawai was signed by major U.S. talent agency WME.[13] In October 2020, Sawai was announced to play savvy career woman Naomi in Apple's adaptation of Pachinko, based on the novel by Min Jin Lee, in a role created for the series.[14][15]

Personal life

Sawai grew up in New Zealand, Hong Kong, and the Philippines, before moving to Japan at the age of 10 due to her father's electronics job.[16][17] During her childhood, she was influenced by her father to listen to The Beatles and The Carpenters.[18] Her mother, who studied opera, gave her singing lessons.[17]

Filmography

Film

Release Title Role Country Notes
2009.11.25 Ninja Assassin Teenage Kiriko United States / Germany Supporting role
2021.06.25 F9 Elle United States Supporting role

Television

Airdate Title Type Role Country Notes
2007.11.07 Our Love Song![19] TV series - 1 episode
[Ep. 8]		 Natsu Japan Supporting role[20]
2019.10.31 -
2019.12.05
 Giri/Haji TV series - 6 episodes
[Ep. 3-8]		 Eiko United Kingdom Supporting role

Theater

Dates Title Role Country Theater Notes
2004.04.24 -
2004.05.09		 Annie Annie Japan Aoyama Theatre Lead role

Discography

With FAKY

References

  1. ^ "アンナサワイ、日本人初のワイスピファミリー 堂々とブラックカーペットに登場". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved July 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "Anna Sawai Profile". eiga-pop.com. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "Check Out Member Profiles of Avex's Brand New Girls Group "FAKY"". Japanese kawaii idol music culture news | Tokyo Girls Update. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "FAKY's Leader Anna had History as Hollywood Actress". SYNC NETWORK JAPAN. December 18, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  5. ^ Ninja Assassin (IMDB), retrieved November 23, 2019
  6. ^ "FAKY". www.facebook.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  7. ^ "FAKY's Anna Announces Departure From Group". MACG Magazine. November 19, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  8. ^ "BBC Two - Giri/Haji, Series 1, Episode 3". BBC. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  9. ^ Giri/Haji (IMDB), retrieved November 23, 2019
  10. ^ Fast & Furious 9 (IMDB), retrieved November 23, 2019
  11. ^ "Vin Diesel on Instagram: "Day 14! Grateful, Blessed and Inspired... All love. @nathalieemmanuel @annasawai #Fast92020"". Instagram. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  12. ^ "Anna Sawai Brought the Glamour to the Fast & Furious 9 Premiere". Vogue. Retrieved June 25, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ Hipes, Patrick (November 11, 2019). "'Fast 9' Newcomer Anna Sawai Inks With WME". Deadline. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  14. ^ "Apple's 'Pachinko' Sets Cast, Directors for International Production | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  15. ^ "Since joining the Fast & Furious family, Anna Sawai is good at keeping secrets". Vogue Australia. June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "FAKY - Interview (2013)". J-Generation. September 13, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  17. ^ a b "Anna Sawai Wants to Eliminate Stereotypes for Asian Female Characters". ELLE. June 23, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ "Exclusive: Interview with J-pop girl group FAKY". CelebMix. January 14, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  19. ^ https://www.tbscontents.com/en/program/ourlovesong
  20. ^ "Ai no Uta Episode 8". YouTube. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
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