Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Television personality, Actress, Comedian, Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/06/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York |
Latest News about Awkwafina
Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). This move marks a significant step in her career, as CAA is one of Hollywood's top talent agencies, providing her with access to broader opportunities in film and television.
Awkwafina is set to host and executive produce a new food travel series for Apple TV+ titled 'The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina'. The eight-episode unscripted series will explore her family's culinary legacy through contemporary Asian American cuisine across the United States.
Awkwafina has joined the cast of the holiday family comedy 'The Man with the Bag', starring alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger and Alan Ritchson. The film, produced for Amazon MGM Studios, revolves around Santa's magic bag being stolen and his search for help from his naughty list.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nora Lum | ||||
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| Nickname | Awkwafina | ||||
| Famous For | Famous for her song 'My Vag' a response to Mickey Avalon’s 'My Dick' | ||||
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini | ||||
| Hometown | New York, USA | ||||
| School | LaGuardia High School, New York | ||||
| College/University | University at Albany, New York, Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China | ||||
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| Religion | Not Known | ||||
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian | ||||
| Hobbies | Singing, Dancing, Listening to Music, Watching Movies, Traveling, Reading Books | ||||
| Tattoo | A tattoo near left elbow |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 155 cm (5’ 2”) |
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) |
| Figure Measurements | 34-24-34 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Journalism, Mandarin Language |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Name Not Known |
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Family
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Career
| 2014 | Yellow Ranger — Album |
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| 2016 | Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising — Film |
| 2017 | Future Man — TV Series |
| 2018 | Dude — Film |
| Ocean's 8 — Film | |
| Crazy Rich Asians — Film | |
| In Fina We Trust — Album | |
| 2019 | The Farewell — Film |
| Jumanji: The Next Level — Film | |
| 2020-2023 | Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens — TV Series |
| 2021 | Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings — Film |
| 2024 | Quiz Lady — Film (Producer) |
| Jackpot! — Film | |
| 2025 | The Man with the Bag — Film |
| The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina — TV Series | |
| 2026 | Thumb — Film |
| Wildwood — Film (Voice) |
Favourites
| Favorite Writers | Charles Bukowski, Anais Nin, Joan Didion, Tom Waits, Chet Baker |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Awkwafina is a smoker. | |
| 2. Awkwafina consumes alcohol. | |
| 3. She has a Chinese–American father and a South Korean immigrant mother. | |
| 4. Her great-grandfather came to the USA from China in the 1940s and established a Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens, New York. | |
| 5. Her mother passed away when she was 4 years old, and she was raised by her grandmother. | |
| 6. Before her entertainment career, she trained at 'Gotham Gazette' and 'Times Union' in New York. | |
| 7. She started rapping at the age of 13. | |
| 8. Awkwafina is the author of a travel book called 'Awkwafina’s NYC'. | |
| 9. She appeared in six episodes of MTV's Girl Code. | |
| 10. Awkwafina was featured in the documentary 'Bad Rap', which was screened at the 2016 TriBeCa Film Festival. | |
| 11. She won a Golden Globe for her leading role in Lulu Wang’s The Farewell, becoming the first person of Asian descent to win a Lead Actress prize in that category. | |
| 12. She won an Emmy in 2024 for Outstanding Television Movie for producing the comedy Quiz Lady, in which she also starred. |