Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American actress, comedian, internet personality, rapper, author, and television host. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap song "My Vag" became popular on YouTube. She then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger, and appeared on the MTV comedy series Girl Code. Her second album, In Fina We Trust, was released in 2018. She played supporting roles in the comedy films Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Ocean's 8, Crazy Rich Asians, and Jumanji: The Next Level. She played a leading role in the comedy-drama film The Farewell, for which she received critical acclaim and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical, becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe in any lead actress film category. She was also nominated for the BAFTA in the Rising Star Category in 2020 and the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress, as well as winning the Satellite Award for Best Actress.
Hip hop musician and actress who rose to prominence when a viral video went viral in 2012. In 2014, she released the album Yellow Ranger, and in June of 2018, she released the EP In Fina We Trust. Dude, Storks, Ocean's 8, Crazy Rich Asians, and The Farewell were among her feature films. She was also cast in The Little Mermaid, a live-action picture.
