Awkwafina

Awkwafina is the stage name of Nora Lum, an American rapper, actress, comedian, and television host born in New York in 1988.

Awkwafina is the stage name of Nora Lum, an American rapper, actress, comedian, and television host. Born in 1988 in New York, she first gained attention with her viral 2012 rap video 'My Vag' and later became known for roles in films such as *Crazy Rich Asians*, *Ocean's 8*, and *The Farewell*. She won a Golden Globe Award for *The Farewell* and has also co-created and starred in *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens*. Her work has been widely available to Canadian audiences through internationally distributed films and series.

Early life and stage name

Awkwafina was born Nora Lum on June 2, 1988, in Stony Brook, New York. She is of Chinese American and South Korean family background. She adopted the stage name Awkwafina at age 15 and later used it professionally in music and screen work.

Music career

She first drew attention with the rap video 'My Vag' in 2012, which helped launch her public career. She later released the albums *Yellow Ranger* (2014) and *In Fina We Trust* (2018), establishing herself as a rapper and performer.

Film and television career

Awkwafina moved into acting with roles in film and television, including *Girl Code*, *Ocean's 8*, *Crazy Rich Asians*, and *The Farewell*. She also co-created and stars in the Comedy Central series *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens*.

Recognition

Her performance in *The Farewell* earned her a Golden Globe Award, making her the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for a leading film acting role. She has received wider recognition as a dramatic actress.