Nora Lum, born on June 2, 1988, is widely recognized by her stage name, Awkwafina. She is an accomplished American actress, comedian, and rapper who gained notoriety in 2012 with her viral rap hit "My Vag" on YouTube. In 2014, she launched her debut album, *Yellow Ranger*, and featured in the MTV comedy series *Girl Code*, which aired until 2015. Awkwafina made her mark in the film industry with supporting roles in several hit comedies, including *Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising* (2016), *Ocean's 8* (2018), *Crazy Rich Asians* (2018), and *Jumanji: The Next Level* (2019). Her stellar performance in *The Farewell* (2019) earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
In 2020, Awkwafina co-created, wrote, and served as executive producer for the Comedy Central series *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens*, where she stars as a fictionalized version of herself. In 2021, she portrayed Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film *Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*. She has lent her voice to animations like *Storks* (2016), *The Angry Birds Movie 2* (2019), and *Raya and the Last Dragon* (2021), with upcoming roles in *The Little Mermaid*, *Migration* (both 2023), and *Kung Fu Panda 4* and *IF* (both 2024). Notably, she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie for her leading role and production work on the TV film *Quiz Lady* (2023).
