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Rina Sawayama Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1990-08-16

Birthplace:
Niigata, Japan

Credits:
12 Total Roles

Rina Sawayama

Acting

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Biography

Rina Sawayama (Japanese: リナ・サワヤマ; born 16 August 1990) is a Japanese-British singer, actress, and model. Born in Niigata, Japan, she emigrated to London with her parents at the age of five. In 2017, she self-released her debut extended play, Rina. After signing to Dirty Hit in 2020, she released her debut studio album, Sawayama, to critical acclaim. Her second studio album, Hold the Girl, was released on 16 September 2022. Known for her musical versatility and integration of feminism into her craft, Sawayama has also modelled for fashion campaigns and made her film acting debut in the action film John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir MOVIE Self
2025 Together for Palestine MOVIE Self
2023 John Wick: Chapter 4 MOVIE Akira
2021 Rina Sawayama: The Dynasty Tour Experience - Live at the Roundhouse, London MOVIE Self
2021 The Dynasty Tour Experience MOVIE Self
2020 Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies TV Self
2019 Turn Up Charlie TV Layla Valentine
2014 Late Night with Seth Meyers TV Self - Musical Guest
2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV Self - Musical Guest
2010 BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge TV Self

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