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Awards Chatter

Awkwafina - 'The Farewell'

Awards Chatter

Scott Feinberg

Tv & Film, Film Interviews

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2019

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

The actress/singer, who catapulted to stardom with hilarious turns in 2018's all-female 'Ocean's 8' and all-Asian 'Crazy Rich Asians,' reflects on her career as a rapper ("My Vag"), breaking into films and comedy versus drama. Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded by Matthew Whitehurst and produced by Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Fly better to your perfect winter getaway with Emirates,

0:04.0

whether it's a tropical break in Thailand,

0:07.0

family fun in Dubai,

0:09.0

or ultimate relaxation in the Maldives.

0:12.0

But remember, it's not just about where you're going, it's

0:16.1

how you get there. Fly Emirates and start your holiday with delicious regional dining,

0:22.0

complimentary drinks, outstanding service, and award-winning entertainment.

0:27.0

Emirates, fly better. Hi everyone and thank you for tuning in to the 306th episode of Awards Chatter, the Hollywood Reporters Awards Podcast. into the

0:43.3

306 episode of Awards Chatter, the Hollywood Reporters Awards podcast.

0:45.4

I'm the host Scott Feinberg

0:46.7

and this episode is brought to you by Hulu's original series,

0:50.0

The Handmaid's Tale.

0:51.4

For your awards consideration in all categories, stream now at Hulu.com

0:56.2

slash FYC.

0:58.0

My guest today is an actress and singer who catapulted to international stardom with her hilarious contributions to two unconventional

1:05.6

blockbusters released during the summer of 2018. Gary Ross's all-female Oceans 8,

1:12.4

and John M. Chu's all-Asian

1:14.3

crazy rich Asians and who subsequently garnered outstanding notices

1:19.0

for her dramatic turn in Lulu Wong's Sundance Sensation turned Art House breakout of 2019, The Farewell,

1:27.0

a July release which still possesses the year's highest per theater average gross.

1:32.3

For her performance in that film she has already been

1:34.6

nominated for a Best Actress Gotham Award and is very much a contender for a

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