Rina Sawayama

Rina Sawayama (born 16 August 1990) is a Japanese and British 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.