Awkwafina and cast return in ‘Nora From Queens’ Season 3 teaser trailer

Comedy Central shared a teaser trailer for the long-awaited third season of “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” on Wednesday.  Awkwa...

Dolly De Leon joins Simu Liu, Awkwafina, John Cena in ‘Grand Death Lotto’

Award-winning Filipino actor Dolly De Leon has joined the cast of Amazon action-comedy film “Grand Death Lotto.” De Leon, who re...

Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena risk their lives to win the ‘Grand Death Lotto’

Awkwafina, Simu Liu and John Cena have been cast in Prime Video’s “Grand Death Lotto.” Awkwafina plays Katie, a new L.A. r...

BLACKPINK, BTS, Joji, Sandra Oh among nominees for 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

Stars of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent – such as BLACKPINK, BTS, Joji and Sandra Oh – are prominent nominees of this year’s Nicke...

Trailer: Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult fight Nic Cage’s Dracula in ‘Renfield’

Universal Pictures released the official trailer for “Renfield,” starring Awkwafina, Nicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage. The horror-comedy film...

Sandra Oh and Awkwafina begin filming for upcoming movie about estranged sisters

An upcoming Hulu original film starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina has begun production and is set to premiere in 2023. The comedy follows th...

‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’ renewed by Comedy Central for Season 3

Comedy Central announced that its hit TV series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” is returning for another season. Awkwafina, whose real nam...

Awkwafina shares letter she wrote to herself pre-‘Ocean’s 8’ filming to inspire those who ‘feel scared’

Actor and comedian Awkwafina, 33, shared the letter she wrote to herself in 2016 – days before filming her first scene for the all-female h...

‘I apologize if I ever fell short’: Awkwafina quits Twitter after statement on ‘blaccent’ controversy

Awkwafina recently quit Twitter after receiving backlash from social media users who criticized her post that addresses her use of African A...

Awkwafina nomination for NAACP Image Award sparks renewed backlash

Actor and comedian Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, has received an NAACP Image Award nomination for her work in Disney’s “Raya and ...

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to star as sisters trying to pay off their mother’s gambling debts in comedy film

20th Century Studios have taken over Gloria Sanchez’s untitled sister comedy from Netflix, starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh.  The sisters: A...

‘We should be proud and unapologetic’: ‘Shang-Chi’ stars celebrate film’s impact on the AAPI community

The stars of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” discussed the lack of AAPI representation in Hollywood, celebrating AAP...

Awkwafina throws first pitch at Mets game to her dad in hometown of Queens

Awkwafina celebrated the upcoming premiere of “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” by throwing the first pitch at the Mets game on Su...

BD Wong Makes Television Directorial Debut in Season 2 of ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’

BD Wong will be making his debut as a television director on Comedy Central’s “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.”   About the...

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Stars Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina Dish About Favorite Foods, Traditions

“Raya and the Last Dragon” voice actors Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina dish about family traditions, movie night snacks and thou...

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh to Play Sisters in Upcoming Netflix Comedy

A new comedy movie on Netflix is set to feature Golden Globe-winning stars Sandra Oh and Awkwafina.  Dream casting: The “Killing Eve” star a...

Awkwafina Speaks Out on the ‘Cruelty’ of Coronavirus Xenophobia and Racism

Awkwafina has updated fans of her whereabouts amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In an Instagram post yesterday, the Golden Globe awardee revealed ...

Actress Lori Tan Chinn About to Go on Food Stamps Before Starring in ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’

After a five-decade career that involved years of discrimination, Lori Tan Chinn was ready to quit acting and rely on welfare — until she sn...

‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’ Draws Comedy Central’s Biggest Debut Audience in 3 YEARS

“Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” drew in the largest audience for a series debut on Comedy Central in over three years. The show,...

‘Awkwafina is Nora From Queens’ is Already Getting a Season 2

“Awkwafina is Nora From Queens” has been greenlit for a second season. Comedy Central broke the news on Tuesday, one week before...

Awkwafina is Now the NYC Subway Train Voice in Queens

Golden Globe winner Nora Lum, also known as Awkwafina, has taken over conductor announcement duties on the New York City subway’s No. 7 trai...

People are Outraged Awkwafina Got Snubbed by the Oscars for ‘The Farewell’

Only hours after the 2020 Oscar nominations were released, the internet is outraged over news that actress Awkwafina has been snubbed for a ...

She Made $9 an Hour Just 6 Years Ago, Now She’s a Golden Globe Winner

Awkwafina is back in the headlines for making history as the first Asian American woman to win a Golden Globe for lead actress on Sunday, jo...

How Nora Lum From Queens Became Awkwafina

Awkwafina, who recently made history by winning a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy, had a slightly different stage name when she fi...

Awkwafina is the First Asian American to Win a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy

Awkwafina has made history as the first actress of Asian descent to win a Golden Globe for lead actress in a comedy or musical for the movie...

Awkwafina’s Aunt Had the Most Asian Auntie Thing to Say About Her Golden Globe Nomination

Awkwafina has reached another career milestone by receiving a Golden Globe nomination. The 77th Golden Globe Awards released their list of n...

Awkwafina’s Wild ‘Nora from Queens’ Trailer is Here

Comedy Central has just released the trailer for Awkwafina’s “Nora from Queens” TV series. The trailer sheds light on some of the characters...

Ming-Na Wen Lands Super Chill Role in Awkwafina’s New Comedy Show

Ming-Na Wen has been tapped to guest-star in Comedy Central’s “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens,” an upcoming series loosely based on Awkwafina...

Awkwafina Fails the Keto Diet After 1 Day Getting in Shape for ‘Shang-Chi’

Awkwafina recently shared how she attempted to try out a popular diet trend but could not stand it for more than a day.  The actress recentl...

Jon M. Chu Gets Kicked Out of His Own #GoldOpen Screening of ‘The Farewell’

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu was reportedly kicked out of a New York screening of “The Farewell” that he sponsored himself ...

‘The Farewell’ Director Lulu Wang Resisted Pressure to Add a ‘White Guy’ Character

“The Farewell” has been widely praised not only for its heartfelt story and great acting but also for the tremendous casting that made the f...

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Director and Cast Buy Out Theaters For Awkwafina’s ‘The Farewell’

“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu and the hit film’s cast expressed their support for Awkwafina’s new film “The Farewell” by buying ou...

Simu Liu is Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’, Awkwafina Joins Cast

Chinese Canadian actor Simu Liu, star of hit CBC sitcom “Kim’s Convenience”, will be playing the comic superhero Shang-Chi...

Awkwafina Reveals Anxiety and Depression After Her Mother Passed in Mental Health Series

Awkwafina and Lana Condor recently opened up about their experiences with anxiety in the first two episodes of a new video series called “Hi...

Awkwafina Got the Most Supportive Text From Her Dad After He Watched ‘The Farewell’

While “The Farewell” fared well against “Avengers: Endgame” in this year’s best per-theater average at the domestic box office, Awkwafina’s ...

Awkwafina’s ‘The Farewell’ Has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and Beat an ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Theater Record

Awkwafina’s “The Farewell” made this year’s best per-theater average at the domestic box office, besting “Avengers: Endgame.” The Lulu Wang ...