Rina Sawayama
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
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
TV
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Musical Guest
2014
TV
The Graham Norton Show
Self - Musical Guest
2007
Film
John Wick: Chapter 4
Akira
2023
TV
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge
2010
TV
Turn Up Charlie
Layla Valentine
2019
TV
Being British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodies
Self
2020
Film
Together for Palestine
Self
2025
Film
Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir
Self
2026
Film
From the World of John Wick: Caine
Akira
Film
Rina Sawayama: The Dynasty Tour Experience - Live at the Roundhouse, London
Self
2021
Film
Elton John - Glastonbury 2023
Film
The Dynasty Tour Experience
Self
2021
Filmography
2026FilmInfinite Icon: A Visual Memoiras Self2025FilmTogether for Palestineas Self2023FilmJohn Wick: Chapter 4as Akira2021FilmRina Sawayama: The Dynasty Tour Experience - Live at the Roundhouse, Londonas Self2021FilmThe Dynasty Tour Experienceas Self2020TVBeing British East Asian: Sex, Beauty & Bodiesas Self2019TVTurn Up Charlieas Layla Valentine2014TVLate Night with Seth Meyersas Self - Musical Guest2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self2010TVBBC Radio 1's Live Lounge2007TVThe Graham Norton Showas Self - Musical Guest—FilmFrom the World of John Wick: Caineas Akira—FilmElton John - Glastonbury 2023