Awkwafina on Her Family, Her Name & Crazy Rich Asians

Awkwafina talks about how she chose her name, what her family thinks of her career, shooting her new movie Crazy Rich Asians and living in Beijing.




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Awkwafina on Her Family, Her Name & Crazy Rich Asians

[mademoiselledelaforet]

I am African and seeing Asians in the mainstream media. YAASSSS!! I am beyond happy, like diversity is fresh of breath air.

[AishwaryaNet]

Asian Americans come out of the screenings and they're crying and they don't know exactly why.
I think it's the POWER of Representation ❤

[mayaleex]

I loved her in the movie! She had some of the funniest lines.

[GeographyNow]

Eugh.. Jimmy could you stop interrupting her, I wanted to hear more about what she did in Singapore but you went off on like 3 minutes asking about the stupid Turkey.

[ZeeshanMuhammadX]

I was expecting her to be Awkward-fina, but her confidence is smooth as butter! Seems chill af :)

[sunvavachi]

I like this actress! Great personality.

[ediypzy]

Asians have been so erased and ignored from mainstream media and pop culture.

This is a small important step 🙂

[ariananavarro]

She'd be a good oitnb cast member.

[prairiehorse]

She's hilarious. Must look in to stand-up as a 3rd career option.

[ebonyburnette]

I am African American and I cried for the same reason when I saw it. I love to see everyone represented on screen. And it was a great movie!

[raemontargaryen]

the fact that her hip hop name is “Awkwafina” and now voicing an awkward self deprecating Water Dragon who have skills that kills. 🤣🤣🤣 its just fits perfectly

[tomygun]

Just watched crazy rich Asians and she played the funniest character in this movie!! I couldn’t stop laughing every time 😂😂

[dalt]

The fact that this girl is Asian, naturally hilarious and charming and can absolutely see her as a stand up comedian (she is actually funny without trying too hard) is just amazing. So great to see Asians are now paving a way into the Hollywood movie scenes!

[toneriggz]

She has come a long way since Bad Rap. I remember seeing her live in my neighborhood a few years ago, now she's making big budget movies. Congrats to her.

[suryshoonteith]

Anyone here after Raya and the last dragon?? I didn't check the cast when i started watching the movie. But soon as heard her voice, i recognized it instantly. It's so unique.

[seattlepainter]

I just watched Awkwafina in "The Farewell." What a wonderful movie and she did a fantastic job in it. She is such an amazing talent and if you haven't seen this movie yet, I highly recommend it!

[da]

Not a great interview by Jimmy. He was too stifling and did not given Awkwafina the space to manoeuvre.

[richardc]

She is too awesome, I have total admiration for her everything: personality, courage, principle, art & craft, intellect, talent, heart. Never stop being you.

[jtown]

It's about time Asians are recognized and seen on the big screen in Hollywood because they all are great actors too. Looking forward to the showing of this movie here in Thailand.

[tetsuyahayami]

We need more Asians in the mainstream!