Anna Sawai gave a very brief victory speech after taking winning first Golden Globe, claiming the award for best female actor in a TV drama for her performance in the FX drama “Shōgun.” “Thank you to the voters for voting for me,

First-time Emmy winner Anna Sawai is now also a first-time Golden Globe winner for her tole as Toda Mariko in the FX series Shōgun. She joined fellow Japanese actress Yôko Shimada who won the Golden Globe in the same category in 1981 for playing the same role in NBC’s miniseries adaptation of James Clavell’s novel.

If Sawai wins tonight in the Best Actress category, she would be following in the footsteps of Yoko Shimada, who also won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Mariko in the 1980 Shōgun miniseries. Shimada was the first Asian actress to ever win a Golden Globe, and for the evening, she wore a traditional kimono in a floral pattern.

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Shogun’ breakout star Anna Sawai exclusively let Us Weekly into her preparations for the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards

Jen Statsky, Paul W Downs, Lucia Aniello during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Nnamdi Asomugha during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Anna is nominated for her incredible performance in Shōgun, alongside Kathy Bates for Matlock, Emma D’Arcy for House of the Dragon, Maya Erskine for Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Keira Knightley for Black Doves, and Keri Russell for The Diplomat.

Anna Sawai took home a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lady Mariko. More than 40 years ago, the late Yoko Shimada won the very same category for the same role.