Anna Sawai's portrayal of Lady Mariko in 'Shogun' resonated deeply with audiences, especially Asian women who share experiences of societal pressures. Sawai emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and vows to choose roles that challenge stereotypes. With 'Shogun' achieving record Emmy success, including Sawai's historic Emmy win for Lead Actress, she expresses eagerness to explore diverse genres beyond her past roles. This journey reflects her commitment to pushing boundaries and making meaningful choices in her acting career.
I've always felt this weird pressure to be a good person and to be easy to work with... a pressure she then tied to the expectations she faced as a Japanese woman.
I want to make sure that the roles that I choose are not going to perpetuate those images that I feel are incorrect, and I want to make sure that they're very human.
I want the next role that I find to be something that challenges me, because I haven't done it in the past.
Sawai became the first Asian woman to win the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama, and later received its sister trophy at the Golden Globes in January.
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