2018 has been quite the year for Awkwafina. After building a following through her comedic rapping, she was cast as part of “Ocean’s 8’s” ensemble, as well as in “Crazy Rich Asians.” She’s been on the talk show circuit, done countless interviews and now, she’s heading to Comedy Central.’
The cable network has picked up a half-hour scripted series, written by and starring the Asian American comedian. According to The Wrap, the show sounds like it’ll be part-autobiographical, as it will center on an Asian twenty-something living in Queens with show business aspirations.
Awkwafina rose to fame on Youtube before crossing over to film and now television.
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Awkwafina has been on the verge of mainstream success for years, and it seems as though she’s finally on her way to real stardom. Her songs, including “Green Tea” “NYC BITCHE$” and “My Vag” are all really clever, and she’s actually a pretty apt rapper.
Are you an Awkwafina fan? Did you like her in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Ocean’s 8?” Are you going to watch her new Comedy Central show? Let me know in the comments below!