Awkwafina is an American actress and singer. Aquafina’s most famous roles are in Ocean 8 (2018) and Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
Childhood and youth
Nora Lam (Aquafina) was born on June 2, 1988, in New York. Her father, Wally, is an ethnic Chinese: the actress’s grandfather moved to the States from China in the 1940s and opened a Cantonese restaurant in Queens. Awafina’s mother, an artist who emigrated from South Korea, died when the girl was only four years old, and her father’s family was involved in raising Nora. A special influence on their life of Lam was made by her grandmother, whom the girl calls “her most important fan.” Aquafina (Nora Lam) as a child, Nora was the only child in the family. She describes her childhood as “very lonely.” But he adds that this also had a bright side: she seemed to live in a creative bubble that covered the whole globe, interacted with the world, and made people laugh. Awkwafina with her parents The Lamas managed to get involved in the world of art while studying at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Performing Arts – Jennifer Aniston, Adrien Brody, Ansel Elgort, Niki Minaj attended her. At school, Nora played the trumpet and studied the basics of classical and jazz music. At school, Nora played the trumpet. Lum took her bright pseudonym at the age of 16. Awkwafina (in the original her pseudonym is written not Aquafina, but Awkwafina, from the word “awkward”, that is, awkward, uncomfortable), according to Nora, is an alter ego of her “quiet and passive” personality. Awkwafina will never grow up, she will not have to bear the brunt of the uncertainty and understatement that arise in adulthood. And Nora is neurotic and inclined to think, and will never be able to perform in front of the Hecklers.
Aquafina in school years
After leaving school, the girl entered the State University of New York at Albany, where she studied journalism and gender issues. In addition, from 2006 to 2008, Aquafina attended the Beijing University of Language and Culture, where she studied the Chinese language. Upon returning to the States, the girl got a job as an intern in the New York editions of the Gotham Gazette and Times Union, and she also happened to be an advertising consultant for Rodale.
Music and writing
Avkvafina became interested in underground rap music at the age of 11, and by the age of 13, she decided to record her tracks on a cassette tape recorder. At the age of 25, Nora released her main hit “My Vag” – a song response to the track “My Dick” by Mickey Avalon. The video for the song has garnered over three million views and tons of comments on YouTube. The reason for the interest is easy to understand: the word “vag” is repeated 53 times in the song, and the video itself is filled with ambiguous symbols. The girl’s clip was seen by her employer, followed by immediate dismissal. Nora’s father did not like the song with bold lyrics. “He yelled at me on the phone. Said that I have a crisis with the 25th anniversary. Later we didn’t talk for a while,” says Aquafina. Awkwafina on the red carpet But Nora did not intend to abandon her dream. Two years later, in 2014, the singer presented her debut mini-album “Yellow Ranger”, which included such well-known compositions as “Queef” and “NYC Bitche $”. In October 2014, the singer, who was rapidly gaining traction in the American music scene, could be seen at the Festival Supreme comedy music celebration hosted by the ironic rock duo Tenacious D (Jack Black and Kyle Gass). In 2015, Nora performed at the Festival Supreme comedy music festival. In 2015, Lam released The Guide to New York, a book for millennials and immigrants “who only saw New York on TV.” The guide presents 10 routes through the city’s hidden gems that can only be learned from the indigenous people who are truly in love with the Big Apple.
In 2016, Nora, along with comedian Margaret Cho, recorded the song Green Tea, which pokes fun at Asian stereotypes. Two years later, Aquafina’s second mini-album, In Fina We Trust, was released.
Actor career
In 2016, Aquafina played a supporting role in the film Neighbors. On the Warpath 2 ”, having acted on the set with Hollywood stars Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, and Chloe Grace Moretz. The actress also voiced one of the characters in the animated film “Storks” (2016) and appeared in cameo roles in several TV series.
An important step in Nora’s career was the launch of her talk show “Tawk”, which won several awards. The girl interviewed famous people in the strangest and most amazing places in Brooklyn and beyond – in small eateries, laundries, nightclubs, shops, and hairdressers. In 2017, Nora could be seen in several episodes of the sci-fi series Future Man opposite Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coop, and Derek Wilson. In 2018, the actress appeared in the indie movie The Dude, about young girls who settle into the adult world after graduating from high school. In 2018, the actress appeared in the indie movie Dude. A real breakthrough in Aquafina’s career was her role in the American comedy-crime film Ocean’s 8. The main role in the film was played by Sandra Bullock – she appeared in the form of Debbie Ocean, who, after leaving prison, plans a large-scale robbery. Aquafina got the role of one of her accomplices, Constance the pickpocket.
