Originally born Nora Lum, Awkwafina grew up in Queens, New York. Her mother was a Korean immigrant and passed away when Awkwafina was just four years old. She was raised primarily by her Chinese ...

If you asked Nora Lum as a teen what she wanted to be when she grew up, she could tell you exactly what she didn’t want to be: a sonogram technician, a meat inspector, an air traffic controller ...

As you’re probably aware, Awkwafina’s real name is not Awkwafina. It’s Nora Lum! But the 31-year-old actress/rapper—who's getting tons of awards show buzz thanks to her performance in The ...

AWKWAFINA has landed herself a secure spot around A-Listers thanks to her latest movies. But, who is the Oscars 2019 host, what is her real name and what movies has she been in? Who is Awkwafina an… ...

Awkwafina’s new show is premiering tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 10:30 p.m. EST on Comedy Central. The comedy follows 29-year-old Nora Lum (played by Awkwafina) as she tries to navigate adulthood.

We find the Lums in a place of arrested development as everyone is trying to figure out who they are and wondering what's next," Awkwafina tells BAZAAR.com exclusively about the upcoming season.

Awkwafina, aka Nora Lum, shows what is was like for her growing up in her new sitcom, "Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens," which premieres Wednesday on Comedy Central.

Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens isn’t just the name of a new Comedy Central show–it’s a statement of fact.The 31-year-old, who recently won a Golden Globe for her lead role in last year’s ...

The indie comedy Dude has completed its quartet of leads with Kathryn Prescott, Alexandra Shipp, and rapper/actress Nora "Awkwafina" Lum joining previously announced star Lucy Hale.

Nora From Queens is a comedy inspired by the life of Nora Lum, aka Golden Globe-winning actor Awkwafina. Featuring the talents of BD Wong, Lori Tan Chinn, and Bowen Yang as Nora's quirky family ...

The star's birth name is Nora Lum, with Awkwafina being a mere stage name. She took on this stage name at the age of 16 when she was "looking for a 'stupid name'".