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06.02 / 08:33
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Awkwafina Addresses Cultural Appropriation Controversy
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Awkwafina took to social media, where she addressed criticism over the ongoing belief that she has appropriated Black culture in her work. The actress, real name Nora Lum, rose to Hollywood prominence after her 2018 role in Crazy Rich Asians and was born to a Chinese-American father and a Korean mother. She was raised in Queens, New York, and at age 15, adopted the stage name Awkwafina.