In her emotional acceptance speech, Sawai expressed gratitude to the voters and humorously acknowledged her competitor, Kathy Bates, stating she would vote for her any day.

The series 'Shōgun' not only earned Sawai a Golden Globe but also won Best TV Drama and saw Sanada and Asano recognized for their performances.

In 'Shōgun', Sawai portrays Toda Mariko, a Christian noblewoman and translator, who plays a crucial role in bridging cultures between Japanese ruler Yoshii Toranaga and English mariner John Blackthorne.

While Sawai feels her character's story has concluded perfectly, she remains open to reprising the role if the creative team expresses interest.

Following her Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Sawai's nerves about the Golden Globes eased, allowing her to focus on celebrating the event.

Born in New Zealand and raised in Japan, Sawai began her acting career at age 11 in a Nippon TV production of 'Annie'.

Outside of 'Shōgun', Sawai is recognized for her roles in 'F9' and Apple TV+'s 'Pachinko'.

Anna Sawai made history by winning her first Golden Globe for Best Female Actor in a TV Drama for her role in FX's drama 'Shōgun', becoming the first performer of Asian descent to achieve this honor.

Her win contributed to a 'Shōgun' sweep at the Golden Globes, with co-stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Tadanobu Asano also receiving awards.

Looking ahead, Sawai expressed a desire to transition to film, particularly seeking independent projects that resonate with her, such as a bittersweet love story.

Sawai's victory marks her as the third actress of Asian descent to win the Lead Actress in a Drama Series Golden Globe, following Yōko Shimada and Sandra Oh.

Sawai emphasized the importance of a good script in her acceptance speech, thanking the writers of 'Shōgun' for their contributions to her performance.