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Awkwafina, born as Nora Lum on June 2, 1988, is an American actress, comedian, and rapper. She rose to fame in 2012 with her YouTube hit rap song 'My Vag' and then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger in 2014. Concurrently, she made her presence in the MTV comedy series Girl Code during 2014-2015. She further expanded her portfolio with supporting roles in movies like Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Ocean's 8, Crazy Rich Asians, and Jumanji: The Next Level. She marked her success in the acting field by winning a Golden Globe Award for her starring role in The Farewell in 2019. The year 2020 saw Awkwafina embracing multiple roles as a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. In 2021, she played the character Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Her versatility is not limited to live-action, as she made her mark in animated films by providing voiceovers in films such as Storks, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Bad Guys. She brings a unique personality that blends humor and depth, capturing audiences' hearts globally.
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Given Name: Nora Lum
Born: Stony Brook, New York, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 2, 1988
Occupations: Actress, Rapper, Comedian
Years Active: 2005-present
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50th Anniversary Saturn Awards 2022
25th Critics' Choice Awards 2020
77th Golden Globe Awards 2020
Crazy Rich Asians
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Swan Song
Dude
The Farewell
Ocean's 8
Paradise Hills
Raya and the Last Dragon
Jumanji: The Next Level
Breaking News in Yuba County
The Bad Guys
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Renfield
Quiz Lady
Migration
Kung Fu Panda 4
Jackpot!
The Bad Guys 2
Bad Rap
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Ocean’s Eight
Call Your Mother
One World: Together at Home
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings
The Bad Guys In Maraschino Ruby
Fly Hard
Dueling Dumplings
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
Black Mirror: Hotel Reverie
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2025
The Bad Guys 2
Ms. Tarantula
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
Tarantula (voice)
Black Mirror: Hotel Reverie
Kimmy
2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Katy
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Otto
Swan Song
Kate, Kate Duplicate
Raya and the Last Dragon
Sisu
Breaking News in Yuba County
Mina
2019
The Farewell
Billi
Paradise Hills
Yu
Jumanji: The Next Level
Ming
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Courtney

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