Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano Become First Japanese Actors to Win at 2025 Golden Globes

Jan 6, 2025, 01:37 AM

At the 2025 Golden Globes on January 6, Hiroyuki Sanada made history by becoming the first Japanese actor to win the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 'Shōgun'. During his acceptance speech, Sanada urged young actors to "never give up". Tadanobu Asano also secured the Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series award for his performance in the same FX series. 'Shōgun' received multiple accolades at the 2025 Golden Globes, further solidifying its critical acclaim. This marks both actors' first Golden Globe wins, following Sanada's Emmy award for the same role.