Anna Sawai aka Lady Mariko finally makes it big at the 40th Television Critics Association Awards
The Japanese actress, who was born in New Zealand, triumphed over several highly acclaimed stars, including her co-star.
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At the 40th Television Critics Association Awards on Friday, Anna Sawai was finally given credit by the critics for her work. She won the storied individual achievement in drama category for her portrayal of noblewoman Toda Mariko on FX’s smash series Shogun.
The drama series, directed by Hiroyuki Sanada and set in feudal Japan, defeated many TV legends, such as The Bear, Baby Reindeer, Fargo, Ripley, and others, to win the most honors at the ceremony.
The ensemble-led historical drama directed by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks likewise succeeded spectacularly, winning two of the most coveted awards of the evening: outstanding new program and outstanding achievement in drama.
The late, late Emmy-winning actor André Braugher (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bojack Horseman, Thief) was honored as the Career Achievement honoree at the event, where he was posthumously praised.
Winners
- Individual achievement in drama: Anna Sawai for Shogun (FX)
- Individual achievement in comedy: Jean Smart for Hacks (Max)
- Outstanding new program: Shogun
- Outstanding achievement in miniseries, movies or specials: Baby Reindeer (Netflix)
- Program of the year: Shogun
- Outstanding achievement in variety, talk or sketch: John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA (Netflix)
- Outstanding achievement in family programming: Doctor Who (Disney Plus)
- Outstanding achievement in children’s programming: Bluey (Disney Plus)
- Outstanding achievement in reality programming: The Traitors(Peacock)
- Outstanding achievement in new and information: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (ID)
- Career achievement: Andre Braugher
- Heritage Award: Twin Peaks
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