Awkwafina
| Born | June 2, 1988 |
| Hometown | Stony Brook, New York, United States |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'1" (1.55m) |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2020 | Golden Globe | Best Actress in a Motion Picture -- Musical or Comedy | The Farewell (2019 film) | Winner |
| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Crazy Rich Asians (film) | Nominated |
More Stories
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘Jackpot!’ Director Paul Feig and Stars Break Down How That MGK Appearance Came Together | Video
"He was so game for anything," Feig tells TheWrap The post ‘Jackpot!’ Director Paul Feig and Stars Break Down How That MGK Appearance Came Together | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
- EntertainmentChicago Tribune
‘Jackpot!’ review: In the near future, John Cena and Awkwafina are still better than the movies they reliably improve
Some folks think critics shouldn’t waste time writing about a movie’s missed possibilities, or what might’ve or should’ve been done with the premise, which sounds so bossypants. Just tell me what happens in this movie, the one that actually got made, and maybe a little about who’s in it. And whether it’s terrific or lousy. Either terrific, or lousy. Nothing in the middle. While I can’t ...
- EntertainmentVariety
‘Jackpot!’ Star Awkwafina and Director Paul Feig on Building Brands, Honing a Vision and Adapting to Streaming
Amazon Prime Video’s new action-comedy “Jackpot!” is stuffed with pop culture references, movie homages and fun Easter eggs for industry insiders. It’s also packed with brand mentions, from Airbnb to El Pollo Loco to Shinola, and that’s by design, according to producer-director Paul Feig. Feig, the seasoned multihyphenate behind “Bridesmaids,” 2016’s “Ghostbusters” and “The Heat,” …
- EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
'Jackpot!' star Simu Liu's accidental hit in John Cena, Awkwafina film sent someone to the hospital
John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu star in the new Prime Video action comedy Jackpot!, directed by Paul Feig.
- EntertainmentThe Wrap
‘Jackpot!’ Review: Awkwafina and John Cena Are the Winners in Paul Feig’s Broad Lottery Comedy
Paul Feig directs Prime Video's violent "Looney Tunes"-esque action-comedy The post ‘Jackpot!’ Review: Awkwafina and John Cena Are the Winners in Paul Feig’s Broad Lottery Comedy appeared first on TheWrap.
- EntertainmentIndiewire
Paul Feig Embraces All Genres, from the Comedy ‘Jackpot!’ to Blumhouse’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever’: ‘I’m a Maximalist’
The "Jackpot!" director tells IndieWire about emulating Howard Hawks with his wide-spanning filmography, including his upcoming (and rule-bending) "A Simple Favor 2."
- EntertainmentVariety
‘Jackpot!’ Review: The Lottery Plot’s Preposterous, but Awkwafina and John Cena Are a Winning Combo
The ceiling’s pretty low on the action comedy category — a genre whose biggest hits tend to pepper anemic shootouts with wisecracks from former “Saturday Night Live” stars. With Prime Video entry “Jackpot!,” director Paul Feig switches up the formula, crafting stunt-intensive set-pieces where the action itself makes you laugh. That could mean anything from …
- EntertainmentWhat To Watch
Jackpot! interview: Awkwafina and Paul Feig reveal behind-the-scenes secrets from their post-apocalyptic caper
Jackpot! unites comedian Awkwafina and filmmaker Paul Feig for a winning comedy movie with a twist.
- EntertainmentAssociated Press
Review: 'Jackpot!' has a winning star in Awkwafina but never pays off
Finally, a movie for everyone who read Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” and wished it had been a comedy. Paul Feig’s “Jackpot!” is a farcical twist on an old story that, if it doesn’t remind people of Jackson's short story will surely sound familiar to those who enjoyed “The Purge” and its sequels. In a near-future California, buying a lottery ticket enters you a chance to win billions.
- StyleFootwear News
Awkwafina Reaches New Heights in Sam Edelman Kori Platform Sandals for ‘Jackpot’ Premiere
The film is set to release on Aug. 15.
