Anna Sawai took home a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Lady Mariko. More than 40 years ago, the late Yoko Shimada won the very same category for the same role.

The late Yoko Shimada became the first Asian actress to win a Golden Globe in 1981 when she took home a trophy for best actress in a television drama award for her portrayal of Lady Mariko ...

The award was for her role in the FX series Shōgun. Her win mirrored Yoko Shimada’s historic achievement 44 years earlier. Shimada, who portrayed Lady Mariko in the 1980 miniseries, was the ...

and actress for Yoko Shimada. Chamberlain played John Blackthorne, who was portrayed by Cosmo Jarvis in the FX version. Shimada played Sawai's role, Toda Mariko. (Sanada's role of Lord Toranaga ...

and actress for Yoko Shimada. Chamberlain played John Blackthorne, a role that in FX's version was portrayed by Cosmo Jarvis. Shimada brought Toda Mariko to life, the same character Sawai now ...