Awkwafina: 12 Facts You Probably Never Knew About The Actress And Rapper
Awkwafina is owning 2018. The star went from viral internet rapper to bonafide actress and performer, starring in some of the year's biggest and most buzzed about films. From 'Crazy Rich Asians' to ' Ocean's 8' and more, Awkwafina is blowing audiences away. Here are a few facts you probably never knew about the supremely talented artist.
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1. How old is Awkwafina?
Awkwafina is a 29 year old actress and rapper born June 2, 1989. Awkwafina was born in New York City and is a Gemini. [Photo via Getty/Jared Siskin]
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2. How tall is Awkwafina?
According to multiple online sources, Awkwafina is 5 foot 1. [Photo Albert L. Ortega/Getty]
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3. What is Awkwafina's real name?
Awkwafina was born Nora Lum. Awkwafina is a stage name that she uses in both her acting and rap career. In an interview with The Ringer, Awkwafina revealed that she chose the name for herself when she was 15. [Photo Alberto E. Tamargo/Getty]
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4. How did Awkwafina choose her stage name?
"I was looking for a pretty stupid name," she explained in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. In another interview with The Guardian, Awkwafina said of her name, "I just thought it was a funny name. And it was fitting that it had 'awkward' in it, because I am awkward." [via NBC/Getty]
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5. What is Awkwafina's ethnicity?
Awkwafina is Asian American. Her father is Chinese American and her mother, who died when Awkwafina was 4, was from South Korea.
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6. Awkwafina is a talented musician as well as an actress
Awkwafina has been rapping since she was a teenager, though her big break came in 2012 when she released "My Vag". Awkwafina revealed in multiple interviews, including one with Seth Meyers, that she was fired from her corporate job just after she posted the song online. "My Vag" now has 3+ million views on YouTube. In 2014, Awkwafina released an album called 'Yellow Ranger'. In 2018, she put out an EP, 'In Fina We Trust'. [via YouTube/Awkwafina]
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7. Awkwafina collaborated with Margaret Cho in 2016
In 2016, Awkwafina released 'Green Tea', a collaboration with Margaret Cho. The pair comedically take on Asian stereotypes in the song written and performed by the both of them. [via Awkwafina/YouTube]
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8. Awkwafina plays Goh Peik Lin in 2018's 'Crazy Rich Asians'
Awkwafina appeared in the summer 2018 hit film 'Crazy Rich Asians' as Goh Peik Lin. In an interview with Elle, Awkwafina said of her character, "she's bawdy, brash, she's constantly screaming, she's freaking out." [Photo via SIPA/USA]
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9. Awkwafina played Constance in 2018's 'Ocean's 8'
'Ocean's 8', a 2018 film about an all woman team of criminals who plan to pull of a Met Gala heist, featured Awkwafina in the role of Constance. Constance is a street hustler and pick pocket who joins the team for a massive payday. [via Warner Brothers/Screenshot]
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10. Awkwafina also appeared in the Netflix stoner comedy "Dude"
Awkwafina played Rebecca in Netflix's 'Dude', a stoner comedy which also starred Lucy Hale. 'Dude' is about a group of high school students in their last 2 weeks as seniors who try to handle big life changes and smoke a lot of weed as well. [Photo via Netflix]
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11. Awkwafina is the second Asian American woman to host SNL in its 44 seasons
On September 27, it was announced that Awkwafina would host SNL, making her only the second Asian American woman (Lucy Liu was the first) to host the show, which has run for 44 season. On Instagram, Awkwafina wrote that she was "supremely stoked" for her appearance. [Photo via Getty/Noam Galai]
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12. What is Awkwafina's Snapchat and Instagram?
Awkwafina's snapchat is @YUNFUNYON. Awkwafina's Instagram is @awkwafina. Awkwafina's Twitter is also @awkwafina.
