Awkwafina is Nora From Queens... and Now a Wax Figure!
New York-native and multi-talented actress, writer, and producer Nora Lum – best known to the world as Awkwafina – met her TWO wax figures for the first time in her hometown Queens at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, once home to the historic New York World’s Fair, amidst stunning views of the globally recognized local landmark The Unisphere.
Known for her incredible talent and infectious charm, Awkwafina has taken the entertainment world by storm over the years, earning rave reviews for her performances in Warner Bros. now-classic film Crazy Rich Asians and her hit Comedy Central series Nora From Queens. In 2020 she won the Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical’ for her performance in Lulu Wang's The Farewell.
About the Figure...
It's All in the Details
The New York figure is set in a dynamic pose that embodies the star's vibrant and charismatic spirit, dressed in an elegant blue gown, matching earrings, silver heels, a ring, and Awkwafina’s signature ‘NY’ wrist tattoo depicting the Mets baseball team's logo. The look is reminiscent of the high-neck, deep V bodice organza Monique Lhuillie gown Awkwafina wore to the 2021 Emmy Awards.
An Homage to New York
The beloved superstar shared her thoughts about her latest accomplishment. “The ability for this to happen to me is just really cool, to be, as you guys say, immortalized in wax. One is going to be living in the New York City location…so to know that I’m going to be in my hometown is a huge honor,” said Awkwafina.
Another Awkwafina – in Orlando
The Orlando figure is adorned in a red two-piece suit, a white vest and floral shoes all donated by Awkwafina - along with her Metro Card and trumpet necklace and a ring displaying her New York area code. Awkwafina met with our team of sculptors, colorists, hairdressers, and stylists to properly capture her exact measurements, hair color, eye color, skin tone, and complexion. The two figures took approximately nine months to create by a team of 20 London-based artists.
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