Quick Facts
Born:
1990-08-16
Birthplace:
Niigata, Japan
Credits:
13 Total Roles
Rina Sawayama
Acting
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Biography
Rina Sawayama (born 16 August 1990) is a Japanese singer, actress, and model. Born in Niigata, Japan, she immigrated to London with her parents at age five. She is known for her musical versatility and has been labeled a "musical chameleon". 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 widespread critical acclaim. Her second studio album, Hold the Girl, was released on 16 September 2022. Outside her music career, Sawayama has modeled for several fashion campaigns and made her film acting debut in John Wick: Chapter 4.
Known For
John Wick: Chapter 4
Akira
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Graham Norton Show
Self - Musical Guest
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Musical Guest
Turn Up Charlie
Layla Valentine
Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir
Self
Together for Palestine
Self
Rina Sawayama: The Dynasty Tour Experience - Live at the Roundhouse, London
Self
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 |
| 2010 | BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge TV | Self |