Awkwafina
Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American actress and rapper. She has played supporting roles in the comedy films Ocean's 8 and Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and her leading role in the comedy-drama The Farewell (2019) earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress nomination. She has released two albums, Yellow Ranger (2014) and In Fina We Trust (2018). She has also ventured into comedy and hosting, making television appearances in Girl Code, Future Man, and Saturday Night Live. Lum was born in New York City to painter and South Korean immigrant Tia, who died when she was four, and Chinese-American father Wally. She grew up in Forest Hills, Queens, raised by her father and his grandparents; she became especially close to her grandmother. One of her paternal great-grandfathers was a Chinese immigrant in the 1940s; he opened the Cantonese restaurant Lum's in Flushing, Queens that was one of that neighborhood's first Chinese restaurants. Lum attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts where she played the trumpet and was trained in classical music and jazz. At age 16, she adopted the stage name Awkwafina, "definitely a person I repressed" and an alter ego to her "quiet and more passive" personality during her college years. Lum majored in journalism and women's studies at the University at Albany, State University of New York. From 2006 to 2008, Lum attended Beijing Language and Culture University in China, where she studied Mandarin. Lum states that Charles Bukowski, Anaïs Nin, Joan Didion, Tom Waits, and Chet Baker were early influences. Prior to her career in entertainment, she was an intern at local New York publications Gotham Gazette and the Times Union newspaper in Albany, and was a publicity assistant for publishing house Rodale.
Awlad Hossen Eshan
Awlad Hossen Eshan is a talented musician and author hailing from Chattogram, Bangladesh. Born in 2003, Eshan first started his music career in 2017 and has since released several successful tracks, including "Sky On Heart" and "You Can Leave Me Alone." In addition to his work as a musician, Eshan is also an author, with his first book, "Ethical Reverse," being published in January 2023. Eshan is known for his instrumental music and has developed a unique style that blends Rock. He is a skilled performer and his emotive lyrics and powerful performances have earned him a devoted fan base. In addition to his musical pursuits, Eshan is also involved in philanthropic work and uses his platform to raise awareness for important social and political issues. With his talent and dedication to his craft, Eshan is sure to continue making an impact in the music world for years to come.
Awni Alawneh
Awni Alawneh is known for Farha (2021) and Hara United (2023).
Awonke Mgushelwa
Awonke Mgushelwa is known for Mlungu Wam (2021).
Awoyinfa Elebuibon
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Awra Briguela
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Awrko Roy
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Awuor Onyango
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Axel Abessolo
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Axel Alonso
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