Rapper and Actress Awkwafina details her new serious role in ‘The Farewell’
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Rapper and Actress Awkwafina details her new serious role in ‘The Farewell’
In this week’s Sunday Sit down, Willie Geist talks with Awkwafina about her career in entertainment, gaining speed as a rapper and moving into the spotlight acting in hits like “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8.” Her latest movie, “The Farewell,” hits close to home for the Asian-American actress.
Jul 18, 2019
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Awkwafina is the first Asian-American to win a Golden Globe Award for best actress in a musical or comedy film for her role in “The Farewell.” | HuffPost
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