Anna Sawai Wins Historic 2024 Emmy for Best Actress in Drama Series for 'Shōgun'

Sep 16, 2024, 02:54 AM

Anna Sawai has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Toda Mariko in 'Shōgun.' This marks her first Emmy win and makes her the first Japanese actress to receive this award. Sawai's performance in the FX Productions series 'Shōgun' has been widely acclaimed, earning her standing ovations and recognition from the TV Critics Association earlier this year. Her historic win at the 2024 Emmys is a significant milestone for Asian representation in the entertainment industry.