Rina Sawayama

For the model and figure skater, see Rina Sawayama (model).

The native form of this personal name is Sawayama Rina. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Rina Sawayama
リナ・サワヤマ
Sawayama performing at Primavera Sound in 2022
Born (1990-08-16) 16 August 1990 (age 34)
Niigata, Japan
CitizenshipJapan
EducationMagdalene College, Cambridge (BA)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
  • model
Works
Musical career
OriginLondon, England
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
  • flute
Years active2013–present
Labels
Websiterina.online
Signature

Rina Sawayama (リナ・サワヤマ, born 16 August 1990) is a Japanese singer, actress and model based in the United Kingdom.[9] Born in Niigata, Japan, she immigrated 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,[10][11][12][13] 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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