Awkwafina was supposed to play Joy Wang / Jobu Tupaki
Oscars of 2023 just ended with Everything Everything All at Once winning or being nominated for several categories. Awkwafina or Nora Lum from Queens was offered the role for Joy Wang (Jobu Tupaki) but rejected the offer.
Who is Awkwafina?
Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, is an American actress, rapper, and comedian. She was born on June 2, 1988, in New York City to Chinese and Korean-American parents.
She gained recognition for her music, including her viral YouTube video “My Vag,” before transitioning to acting. She made her film debut in “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” in 2016 and went on to star in several films, including “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018), “Ocean’s 8” (2018), and “The Farewell” (2019), for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Awkwafina has also appeared on television, with roles in shows like “Girl Code” and “Future Man.” She also hosted her own talk show on Comedy Central called “The Nora From Queens.”
She is known for her comedic timing and unique persona, as well as for breaking barriers for Asian-American representation in Hollywood.
Why did Awkwafina reject the Jobu Tupaki role?
According to IMDB, it seems like Nora Lum chose to do the role of Skuttle from the new The Little Mermaid
