Awkwafina
Known for
An American actress, rapper and comedian born Nora Lum in Stony Brook, New York, Awkwafina became one of Hollywood's breakout stars. She stole scenes in the heist comedy 'Ocean's Eight' (2018) and the adventure 'Jumanji: The Next Level' (2019), then won a Golden Globe for her tender dramatic turn in 'The Farewell'. She voiced the dragon Sisu in 'Raya and the Last Dragon' (2021) and played Katy in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021). A quick-witted, charismatic performer who moves nimbly between broad comedy and heartfelt drama.
Awkwafina
31 Movies
12 Series
An American actress, rapper and comedian born Nora Lum in Stony Brook, New York, Awkwafina became one of Hollywood's breakout stars. She stole scenes in the heist comedy 'Ocean's Eight' (2018) and the adventure 'Jumanji: The Next Level' (2019), then won a Golden Globe for her tender dramatic turn in 'The Farewell'. She voiced the dragon Sisu in 'Raya and the Last Dragon' (2021) and played Katy in Marvel's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021). A quick-witted, charismatic performer who moves nimbly between broad comedy and heartfelt drama.
Movies
Plays Katy
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
2021
Plays Ming
Jumanji: The Next Level
2019
Plays Ming
Jumanji: Open World
2026
Plays Zhen (voice)
Kung Fu Panda 4
2024
Plays Tarantula (voice)
The Bad Guys
2022
Plays Tarantula (voice)
The Bad Guys 2
2025
Plays Sisu (voice)
Raya and the Last Dragon
2021
Plays Scuttle (voice)
The Little Mermaid
2023
Plays Chump (voice)
Migration
2023
Plays Constance
Ocean's Eight
2018
Plays Bubble (voice)
IF
2024
Plays Courtney (voice)
The Angry Birds Movie 2
2019
Plays Otto (voice)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
2020
Plays Sisu (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Kate
Swan Song
2021
Plays Peik Lin Goh
Crazy Rich Asians
2018
Plays Quail (voice)
Storks
2016
Plays Christine
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
2016
Producer
Plays Anne Yum
Quiz Lady
2023
Plays Katie Kim
Jackpot!
2024
Plays Rebecca
Renfield
2023
Plays (voice)
Wildwood
2026
Plays Billi
The Farewell
2019
Plays Mina
Breaking News in Yuba County
2021
Plays Awkwafina
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019
Plays Yu
Paradise Hills
2019
Plays Rebecca Voller
Dude
2018
Plays Tarantula (voice)
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
2025
Plays Chump (voice)
Fly Hard
2024
Plays Zhen (voice)
Dueling Dumplings
2024
Plays Tarantula (voice)
Maraschino Ruby
2022
TV Shows
Director
Plays Nora Lin
Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens
2020
Plays skekLach (The Collector) (voice)
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
2019
Plays Katy Chen (voice)
Marvel Zombies
2025
Plays Woman at Video Game Store
Future Man
2017
Plays Carmen (voice)
The Simpsons
1989
Plays Annie (voice)
Animals.
2016
Plays Gina
Mary + Jane
2016
Writer
Plays Sky / Areola / Turd (voice)
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
2022
Plays Apple / Waitress #1 (voice)
Regular Show
2010
Plays Charlotta
Weird City
2019
Plays Kimmy
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Maddy Saint Marie
Poker Face
2023
Latest Trailers
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Jumanji: Open World
Full Filmography
Jumanji: Open World
Ming
2026
Film
Wildwood
(voice)
2026
Film
Marvel Zombies
Katy Chen (voice) · 4 episodes
2025
TV
Black Mirror
Kimmy · 1 episode
2025
TV
Poker Face
Maddy Saint Marie · 1 episode
2025
TV
The Bad Guys 2
Tarantula (voice)
2025
Film
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
Tarantula (voice)
2025
Film
Jackpot!
Katie Kim
2024
Film
IF
Bubble (voice)
2024
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Awkwafina and where are they from?
Awkwafina is 38 years old, born on June 2, 1988 in Stony Brook, Brookhaven, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Awkwafina?
Awkwafina is best known for roles in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Jumanji: The Next Level, Ocean's Eight.
How many movies has Awkwafina been in?
Over a 10-year career (since 2016), Awkwafina has appeared in 31 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Awkwafina's first movie?
The career of Awkwafina began with Bad Rap (2016).
What is Awkwafina's most recent movie or series?
Awkwafina's most recent release is Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, which premiered on July 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Awkwafina appeared in?
On television, Awkwafina has appeared in The Simpsons, Black Mirror, Regular Show, The Daily Show.
Does Awkwafina have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Awkwafina's upcoming work includes: Wildwood (2026), The Man with the Bag (2026), Jumanji: Open World (2026).
Awkwafina
1988-06-02 · Stony Brook, Brookhaven, New York, USA
Nora Lum (born June 2, 1988), known professionally as Awkwafina (/ˌɔːkwəˈfiːnə/), is an American actress, comedian and rapper. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap song "My Vag" became popular on YouTube. She then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger (2014), and appeared on the MTV comedy series Girl Code (2014–2015). She expanded to films with supporting roles in the comedies Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Ocean's 8 (2018), Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). She won a Golden Globe Award for her starring role as a grieving young woman in The Farewell (2019).
Since 2020, Awkwafina has been a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, where she also plays a fictionalized version of herself. In 2021, she portrayed Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. She has also performed voice roles in the animated films 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). For starring and producing the TV movie Quiz Lady (2023), she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.Awkwafina, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.