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Awkwafina Joins Disney’s ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Awkwafina is heading to Wonderland. The actor joins Disney’s upcoming Descendants: Wicked Wonderland as the voice of Chessy, a playful spin on the Cheshire Cat, adding her unmistakable humour to the ever-expanding fairy-tale franchise.

Film & TV

Michelle Yeoh Gets Her Hollywood Star With Awkwafina, Ang Lee, Jon M Chu, Sandra Oh In Attendance

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Jon M Chu to adapt ‘Wicked’ into feature film

February 3, 2021

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‘Kim’s Convenience’ star Simu Liu to feature on ‘Fresh Off The Boat’

February 13, 2019

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Simu Liu says ‘Kim’s Convenience’ cancellation ‘feels like a betrayal’

May 25, 2021

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‘Kung Flu’: Chocolate company Pure Heavenly featured on ‘Dragons’ Den’ posts ‘racist’ Coronavirus joke

May 23, 2020

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‘The Unlikely Cook’: Awkwafina to Host Apple TV’s New Food Travel Series

Awkwafina teams with Apple TV+ for The Unlikely Cook, a travelogue diving into Asian American cuisine and her family’s culinary

November 21, 2025

Features

Awkwafina’s Top 9 Films Ranked in Order Of Greatness

From viral rap roots to award-winning roles, we rank Awkwafina’s best films on her 37th birthday—showcasing her talent, range, and

June 2, 2025

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Awkwafina Joins Star-Studded Cast for ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7

Awkwafina joins Netflix's Black Mirror for season 7, which creator Charlie Brooker revealed will feature a sequel to USS Callister

October 1, 2024

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Sandra Oh Finally Wins Her First Emmy After 14 Nominations for Hulu’s ‘Quiz Lady’

Sandra Oh, who stars alongside Awkwafina in Quiz Lady, has won her first Emmy Award for her role as a

September 11, 2024

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‘Jackpot!’: Awkwafina And Simu Liu Star Alongside John Cena in Paul Feig’s New Action Comedy Film

Paul Feig's new action comedy brings Awkwafina, Simu Liu, and John Cena together

July 9, 2024

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Awkwafina addresses ‘Blaccent’ cultural appropriation controversy, quits Twitter

February 7, 2022

Features

FEATURE: ‘Praisin’ Asians’ – Resonate Honours 2021: Simu Liu

November 17, 2021

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‘Shang-Chi’ star Awkwafina addresses her ‘blaccent’ controversy but Twitter isn’t convinced

September 20, 2021

Film & TV

REVIEW: ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings’ kicks butt and fights for Chinese representation

September 5, 2021

REVIEW: ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings’ – an inspiration for Asian American actors

September 4, 2021

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‘Fiercely Asian American Superhero Film’: Critics give ‘Shang-Chi’ overwhelmingly positive reviews

August 24, 2021

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director Jon M Chu wishes he made South Asian roles ‘more human’

June 9, 2021

Film & TV

Ciao UFO Wins Best Film at 44th Hong Kong Film Awards

A Big Night for Ciao UFO

April 21, 2026

Business

South Korea’s Screen Industry Generated $17 Billion In 2025

A new study confirms the massive economic footprint of South Korea’s film, television, and streaming sectors, proving the country’s entertainment

April 21, 2026

Film & TV

Marvel’s Visual Director Andy Park Laid Off After 16 Years Amid Disney Cuts

Andy Park's Marvel exit after 16 years underscores Disney's aggressive cost-cutting, with the visual development chief's departure signaling bigger shifts

April 21, 2026

Music

BTS Agency HYBE Hit by Police Warrant Scandal as Founder Bang Si Hyuk Faces Arrest

BTS, HYBE and Bang Si Hyuk are back in the spotlight as South Korean police seek a police warrant in

April 21, 2026

Film & TV

Live-Action Gundam Movie Starring Sydney Sweeney Begins Filming Amid Whitewashing Backlash

Netflix's live-action Gundam film begins production in Australia starring Sydney Sweeney & Noah Centineo, but faces whitewashing backlash over casting