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What is Awkwafina’s Net Worth and Salary?

Awkwafina, known for her work as a rapper, comedian, actress, and television personality, has a net worth of $8 million.

Her breakout moment came in 2012 with the release of her viral YouTube song “My Vag.” Since then, she has released a hip hop album, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code,” and starred in major films including “Ocean’s 8,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “The Farewell.”

Awkwafina is also the co-creator and writer of the television series “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.”

Early Life and Education

Awkwafina, born Nora Lum on June 2, 1988, grew up in the Queens borough of New York City’s Forest Hills neighborhood. Her mother, Tia, was a Korean-American painter, and her father, Wally, is of Chinese descent. Awkwafina’s mother passed away when she was four years old, and she was raised by her father and paternal grandparents.

As a teen, Awkwafina attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, where she received training in jazz and classical music and played the trumpet. During this time, she adopted the stage name “Awkwafina.” Following high school, she studied Mandarin at the Beijing Language and Culture University from 2006 to 2008.

After returning to the United States, Awkwafina attended the University at Albany, State University of New York, where she earned degrees in journalism and women’s studies in 2011.

Awkwafina’s Career Path

Before her entertainment career, Awkwafina interned at the Gotham Gazette and the Times Union in New York City. She also worked as a publicity assistant for Rodale Books. In 2012, her song “My Vag” went viral on YouTube, leading to her being fired from Rodale Books after being recognized in the video. She then worked at a vegan bodega before releasing her debut hip hop album “Yellow Ranger” in 2014 and appearing on MTV’s “Girl Code.” She subsequently co-hosted a spin-off of the show called “Girl Code Live” and hosted the web series “Tawk” from 2015 to 2017.

Awkwafina’s Film Career

Awkwafina made her big screen debut in 2016 with a supporting role in “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.” She also lent her voice to “Storks” the same year. In 2018, she had bigger roles in “Dude,” “Ocean’s 8,” and “Crazy Rich Asians,” where she played Goh Peik Lin. Awkwafina had a prolific year in 2019, appearing in five films including “The Farewell,” for which she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. Her later credits include “Breaking News in Yuba County,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Swan Song,” and “The Bad Guys.”

Awkwafina’s Acting Career

In 2017, Awkwafina landed her first regular acting role in the Hulu series “Future Man.” Since then, she has appeared in various episodes of “Weird City,” “The Simpsons,” and “Tuca & Bertie.” She also lent her voice to the character skekLach the Collector in the Netflix series “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.”

Awkwafina’s most recent project is her own show called “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens.” The show, which she stars in, writes, and executive produces, premiered on Comedy Central in 2020. It follows a young woman in Queens navigating the ups and downs of adulthood.

Awkwafina’s Diverse Appearances

Apart from her acting career, Awkwafina has made several other appearances. In a Gap ad campaign, she was featured as an artist who blends her creative cultures in her own unique way. She also released a guidebook named “Awkwafina’s NYC” in 2015. Additionally, she headlined the annual food festival of The Infatuation called EEEEEATSCON in 2019.

Backlash Against Awkwafina for Allegedly Appropriating African-American Vernacular English

Awkwafina has been criticized by some for allegedly appropriating African-American vernacular English and other mannerisms of the African-American community.

In response to the backlash, she posted on Twitter, defending her immigrant identity and love for hip hop. However, her response was seen by some as a non-apology.

Activists and journalists have raised concerns about the issue of cultural appropriation and its impact on marginalized communities.

Akwafina’s Real Estate Purchases

In November 2019, Akwafina bought a townhouse in West Hollywood for $2.277 million. Just over a year later, in April 2021, she purchased a home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Los Angeles for $3.5 million.

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