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Comedy Central’s hit show “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" is loosely based on the life of actress/musician Awkwafina. Her father is played by BD Wong.

After being typecast for so long, BD Wong feels like he’s playing a ‘real person’ alongside Awkwafina

Comedy Central’s hit show “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens" is loosely based on the life of actress/musician Awkwafina. Her father is played by BD Wong.

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