Awkwafina: I would still be working at a bodega without ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Next, Awkwafina wants to play “something that’s not necessarily meant for an Asian — or for a woman.”
View ArticleThe 10 rising stars you should watch for in 2019
As the Oscar nominations draw near, the spotlight will shine on many well-known names. But let’s move on and take a look at the up-and-comers in Hollywood to watch on screens in the coming years. Some...
View ArticleAwkwafina fangirls over The Rock, her ‘Jumanji’ costar
Awkwafina is going from “Crazy Rich Asians” to “Jumanji.” The breakout comedian got an Instagram shoutout from her upcoming costar, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. “That’s so cool, man!” she told Elizabeth...
View ArticleAwkwafina trades laughter for tears in touching ‘Farewell’
PARK CITY, Utah — In Awkwafina’s young acting career, she’s already reinventing herself. Over just a few short years, the 29-year-old has gone from rapper to comedic powerhouse and now to indie...
View ArticleAwkwafina on ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Oscars snub
“I don’t think we anticipated it to be nominated for any awards," she said.
View ArticleTina Fey, Awkwafina and J.Lo to present at the Oscars
A host for the award show has yet to be announced.
View ArticleThere’s a new Awkwafina in town and it’s gorgeous
The 17th annual Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden has a Singapore theme — and a celebrity twist. Making its colorful debut is a new hybrid orchid, Vanda Awkwafina, named for the breakout...
View ArticleMeryl Streep, Ariana Grande to star in film of Broadway’s ‘The Prom’
Netflix is handing out casting corsages: Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, Awkwafina, James Corden and Andrew Rannells will headline the streaming giant’s film adaptation of Broadway’s “The...
View Article‘The Farewell’ review: Awkwafina shines in ‘bonkers’ true story
The "Crazy Rich Asians" star is already reinventing herself.
View ArticleAwkwafina was ‘a little appalled’ reading the script of her new film
The actress plays the lead in indie film “The Farewell.”
View ArticleMeet the first-time nominees at the 2020 Golden Globes
Contrary to what many of us believe, the Golden Globe Awards don’t always go to the usual suspects. The 77th annual awards ceremony, airing on Sunday, features some new faces along with a few...
View ArticleGolden Globe predictions: The Post’s critics forecast the 2020 winners
Ahead of the Golden Globes 2020 — airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on NBC and hosted by Ricky Gervais — The Post’s movie and TV experts, entertainment critic Johnny Oleksinski and TV editor Michael Starr, offer...
View ArticleOscars 2020: Snubs and surprises from Jennifer Lopez to ‘Frozen 2’
After reading the list of nominees, presenter Issa Rae said, "Congratulations to those men."
View ArticleOscar nominations 2020 proves the Academy hates comedy
They need to get a sense of humor.
View ArticleAwkwafina upstaged by Grandma in ‘Nora From Queens’
Newly minted Golden Globe winner Awkwafina (“The Farewell“) tries her hand at a scripted series in the autobiographical “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens,” premiering Jan. 22 on Comedy Central. Born Nora...
View ArticleTyler Perry: Jennifer Lopez, Awkwafina deserved Oscar nominations
The media mogul also praised Netflix for promoting diversity in Hollywood.
View ArticleQueens girl Awkwafina will be making subway announcements on the 7 train
Awkwafina will be announcing your next stop on the 7 train. The Queens-bred actress — real name, Nora Lum — will be the voice of the 7 train for eight days starting Thursday, providing straphangers...
View ArticleNew Yorkers love — and hate — Awkwafina as the voice of 7 train
Stand clear of the critics! Queens-born actress Awkwafina became the voice of 7 train announcements Thursday to promote her new TV show — drawing impassioned mixed-reviews from straphangers. The...
View ArticleAcademy members viciously reveal why Lopez, Sandler, Murphy got snubbed from...
Acting legend Terry Moore has one piece of advice for Jennifer Lopez, after the A-lister was snubbed for an Oscar nomination this week: “Get over it.” Besides, the 91-year-old, who was nominated in...
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