Awkwafina

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Nora Lum (born June 2, 1988), known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American actress and rapper. She is best known for her breakthrough roles in films Ocean's 8 and Crazy Rich Asians (2018). She received critical praise for her performance in the film The Farewell (2019).She has released two albums, Yellow Ranger (2014) and In Fina We Trust (2018). She has also ventured into comedy and hosting, making notable television appearances in Girl Code, Future Man, and Saturday Night Live.

Nora Lum aka Awkwafina attends the 5th Annual CSCLA Gilda Gala held at InterContinental Hotel on October 19, 2019 in Century City, California.

Awkwafina attends Variety's 2019 Power Of Women: Los Angeles Presented By Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on October 11, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.

Awkwafina of 'Raya and the Last Dragon' took part today in the Walt Disney Studios presentation at Disney's D23 EXPO 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. 'Raya and the Last Dragon' will be released in U.S. theaters on November 25, 2020.

Awkwafina hosts HotelTonight Party on the rooftop of The Williamsburg Hotel on July 28, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York.

Awkwafina attends "The Farewell" New York Screening at Metrograph on July 08, 2019 in New York City.

Awkwafina attends "The Farewell" LA premiere presented by Sundance Institute and hosted by Acura at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on June 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Awkwafina attends the 2019 Maui Film Festival's Taste of Wailea on June 15, 2019 in Wailea, Hawaii.

Awkwafina and Darren Criss attend the EEEEEatscon 2019 at Barker Hangar on May 18, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

Awkwafina attends the 35th LA Asian Pacific Film Festival "The Farewell" Photo Call at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on May 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Awkwafina attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City.

Awkwafina attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Awkwafina attends the 25th Annual Screen Actors' Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Awkwafina attends the "Paradise Hills" celebration at Stella's Film Lounge during The 2019 Sundance Film Festival at Stella's Film Lounge on January 26, 2019 in Park City, Utah.

Rapper and actress Awkwafina attends the "The Farewell" Premiere during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival at Eccles Center Theatre on January 25, 2019 in Park City, Utah.

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Awkwafina attends the Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' 11th Annual Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on October 27, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

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Awkwafina is slightly... fashion-challenged. I just saw The Farewell last week, and loved the movie. Her performance was very subtle and effective as well!

 

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"Right Now, It's Dope to Work With Women": Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong'o and the Actress Roundtable

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Best Performances 2020: See Hollywood’s Biggest Stars

Awkwafina attends The Vanity Fair x Amazon Studios 2020 Awards Season Celebration at San Vicente Bungalows on January 04, 2020 in West Hollywood, California.

Awkwafina attends The BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

W Magazine’s Best Performances Party during Golden Globes Weekend.

Actor Awkwafina attends the 20th Annual AFI Awards at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 03, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

Awkwafina attends the premiere of Sony Pictures' "Jumanji: The Next Level" at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 09, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Awkwafina poses with an award backstage during the IFP's 29th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on December 02, 2019 in New York City.

Awkwafina attends the 'Indie Contenders Roundtable' presented by The Hollywood Reporter at AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi at TCL at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on November 17, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

Awkwafina attends Time 100 Next at Pier 17 on November 14, 2019 in New York City.

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Awkwafina attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Strange outfit, but I do love that Awkwafina won! The Farewell is one of my favorites this year.

 

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Awkwafina of "Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" speaks during the Comedy Central segment of the 2020 Winter TCA Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 14, 2020 in Pasadena, California.

Awkwafina attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020 in Santa Monica, California.

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Inside British Vogue’s 2020 Hollywood Portfolio: The World’s Brightest Stars On Awards Season & Nailing The Red Carpet

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Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue 2020: Eddie Murphy, Renée Zellweger, Jennifer Lopez, Laura Dern, Antonio Banderas, and Many More

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Awkwafina enjoys a stroll in Sydney before filming resumes on Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, 8/8/20​

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I rewatched The Farewell recently. The film is still really brilliant and surprising upon a rewatch. Love her performance as well!

 

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Vogue Australia, December 2020​

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Vogue Australia, December 2020

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Harper's Bazaar, February 2021(link to article)​

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Vibrant Outfits & Looks Inspired by the Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue Cover

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Photos from Golden Globes 2021: See Every Star - E! Online

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Allure June/July 2021



Queens Gambit

Photography: Christine Hahn
Styling: Kyle Luu
Hair: Gonn Kinoshita
Makeup: Grace Ahn
Cast: Awkwafina


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Awkwafina attends the "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

(L-R) Awkwafina, Simu Liu, Meng'er Zhang, and Destin Daniel Cretton attend the Los Angeles VIP Gold Open Premiere + Q&A of Marvel Studios' SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS at El Capitan Theatre on August 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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Awkwafina attends the Gold House special screening of Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" at Regal Union Square on August 30, 2021 in New York City.

Awkwafina attends the "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" UK Gala Screening at Curzon Cinema Mayfair on August 26, 2021 in London, England.

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