Awkwafina

Awkwafina has established herself as a versatile actress, rapper, and comedian, earning critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for her diverse roles. After her rap song ‘My Vag’ became widely popular on YouTube in 2012, Awkwafina went on to release her debut album, ‘Yellow Ranger,’ in 2014, followed by ‘In Fina We Trust’ in 2018. Her early television appearances included MTV’s Girl Code from 2014 to 2015 and co-hosting MTV’s Girl Code Live in 2015. Transitioning to film, she starred in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising in 2016 and lent her voice as Quail in the animated feature Storks the same year.

In 2017, she was honored as Kore Asian Media’s Female Breakout of the Year, signaling her burgeoning impact. Awkwafina’s acting career gained significant momentum in 2018 with roles in the film Dude and supporting turns in blockbusters Ocean’s Eight and Crazy Rich Asians. Her comedic prowess was further highlighted as she hosted the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs and took the stage to host Saturday Night Live in October 2018. A pivotal moment came with her leading role in the 2019 critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Farewell, for which she earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical.

Her prolific voice work continued with the character of Chump in Migration (2023) and narrating A Real Bug’s Life from 2024 to 2025. This year, she also voiced Zhen in Kung Fu Panda 4 and Bubble IF in IF. Additionally, she is slated to star in the upcoming film Jackpot! (2024), continuing her trajectory as a highly sought-after talent across film, television, and animation.