AWKWAFINA is an American actress, writer, rapper and musician from Queens, New York. She grew up with her given name, Nora Lum, and has since used her trademark comedic style and signature flair to become a breakout talent in the entertainment industry. Most recently, Lum is receiving glowing reviews for her starring role in the indie darling "The Farewell,”, based on a true story about a family saying goodbye to their beloved matriarch - the only person who doesn't know she is dying. In just its first weekend in four theaters only, the film beat the record of biggest per-theater average of the year, previously held by “Avengers: Endgame,” the second best-selling movie in history. The small family drama quickly won over viewers and critics alike, with many calling it one of the best films of 2019. The film releases nationwide on August 2, 2019. Lum brings an impressive range of talent to everything she does, most famously to Warner Bros' smash hit "Crazy Rich Asians," opposite Constance Wu, Michelle Yeoh, Henry Golding and Ken Jeong in which she starred as Peik Lin. The film opened on August 15, 2018 to rave reviews and four straight weekends of $20+ million at the box office. Lum hosted "Saturday Night Live" that same year as part of the show's 44^th season. She starred in another Warner Bros feature, "Ocean's 8," directed by Gary Ross and alongside an impeccable ensemble cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. Prior to that, she starred in the indie comedy, "Dude," written and directed by Olivia Milch. In 2016, Lum made her feature film debut in the comedy "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising," with Seth Rogen, Zac Efron and Rose Byrne and was heard as the voice of Quail in the animated adventure "Storks." Her first book, Awkwafina's NYC, a travel guide to New York, was published by Penguin Random House in 2015. Lum became an internet sensation in 2012 with her satirical work in the viral video "My Vag," and her 2014 debut album, which featured her acclaimed raps "NYC Bitche$," "Mayor Bloomberg (Giant Margarita)," and the title track, "Yellow Ranger." Lum can next be seen in "Jumanji: The Next Level," opening December 2019, her Comedy Central Show, "Awkwafina is Nora From Queens," in January 2020 and Marvel’s Shang Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. She currently resides in Los Angeles.   Contacts:  Lewis Kay / Carly Morgan Kovert Creative (310) 907-5300