Nora Lum[1] (born June 2, 1988), [2] known professionally as Awkwafina (/ ˌɔːkwəˈfiːnə /), is an American actress, comedian and rapper. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap song "My Vag" became popular on YouTube. She then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger (2014), and appeared on the MTV comedy series Girl Code (2014–2015).

Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American actress and rapper. She has played supporting roles in the comedy films Ocean's 8 and Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and her leading role in the comedy-drama The Farewell (2019) earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress nomination.

Awkwafina (born June 2, 1988, Stony Brook, New York, U.S.) is an American comedian, actress, and rapper known for her low raspy voice, explicit comedy raps, and quick delivery of comedic one-liners.

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May 7, 2024 · Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, is an actress and comedian famous for starring in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Ocean's 8' and 'The Farewell.'

Awkwafina was born to a Chinese–American father and South Korean immigrant mother. Her great-grandfather immigrated to USA from China in 1940s and opened a Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens, New York.

Nora Lum (born June 2, 1988), known professionally as Awkwafina (/ˌɔːkwəˈfiːnə/), is an American actress, comedian and rapper. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap song "My Vag" became popular on YouTube.

Apr 15, 2025 · For Awkwafina’s Kimmy, the head of Redream, Hotel Reverie offers a way for her AI company to make its mark through one of Hollywood’s oldest and most prestigious moviemakers.

Oct 11, 2024 · From her breakout role in the hit film “Crazy Rich Asians” to her hilarious and heartfelt performance in “The Farewell,” Awkwafina has captivated audiences with her wit, charm, and genuine authenticity. But there’s so much more to …

Jan 8, 2020 · Not only is Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens a win for Asian American representation (Asian Americans are underrepresented in film and television, per The New York Times), but it's also notable because it has an all-female writer's room. According to Awkwafina, this wasn't a deliberate move.