Awkwafina

Nora Lum, better known to us as Awkwafina, was born on June 2nd, 1988. She has made quite a name for herself in the worlds of acting, comedy and rapping, but let's take a closer look at her journey.

Awkwafina first gained recognition in 2012 when she released her rap song "My Vag." This catchy tune quickly became popular on YouTube, propelling her into the limelight. She didn't stop there though - in 2014 she released her debut album, Yellow Ranger, and even appeared on MTV's comedy series Girl Code from 2014 to 2015.

But Awkwafina didn't just stick to music; she also ventured into films. She landed supporting roles in several comedies like Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Ocean's 8 (2018), Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). Her performance as a grieving young woman in The Farewell (2019) was particularly memorable, earning her a Golden Globe Award.

Since 2020, Awkwafina has been co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens. Here, she plays a fictionalized version of herself, showcasing her talent both in front of and behind the camera.

In 2021, she joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Katy in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, proving that she's more than just a talented actress - she's also a superhero sidekick!

Her impressive list of voice roles includes Storks (2016), The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), The Bad Guys (2022), The Little Mermaid, Migration (both 2023), Kung Fu Panda 4, and IF (both 2024).

But wait, there's more! In 2023, for her starring and producing role in the TV movie Quiz Lady, Awkwafina took home another accolade - a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.

So from YouTube sensations to Golden Globe winners, Emmy Award recipients, and superhero sidekicks, it's clear that Awkwafina's journey has been nothing short of incredible!