Key Points
Sanada wins Golden Globe for best male actor in TV drama
First Japanese actor to achieve significant Emmy and Golden Globe recognition
Powerful acceptance speech motivates young actors worldwide
'Shogun' continues to receive critical acclaim
The actor took home the trophy for best performance by a male actor in a television series - drama at this year's ceremony. He was nominated against Donald Glover for Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal for Presumed Innocent, Gary Oldman for Slow Horses, Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal and Billy Bob Thornton for Landman, as per People.
In his acceptance speech, Sanada urged actors to never give up on their dreams.
"I'd love to say thank you for everyone who's been in my life. All of you have brought me here," Sanada said after his win.
He also gave advice to "young actors and creators in the world," telling them, "please be yourself, believe in yourself, and never give up. Good luck."
Sanada's co-star Tadanobu Asano also won the Golden Globe. He was honoured for best performance by a male actor in a supporting role on television category.
Last year, Shogun swept 18 awards at the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. At Emmys, Sanada clinched the award for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his riveting portrayal of Yoshii Toranaga in FX's epic series, 'Shogun'.This monumental achievement marked Sanada as the first Japanese actor--and only the second Asian actor--to ever secure this prestigious accolade.
