Fulfilling the role of actress, comedian, rapper, author, and television host, Awkwafina—known for her infectious laughter and bright personality—is a tour de force in the entertainment industry.
She made her debut in 2016’s Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising, and since then, has skyrocketed to fame starring in some of the largest films of the decade—including Ocean’s 8 and the iconic Crazy Rich Asians. And now, the quick-witted multi-hyphenate is Vogue Singapore’s cover star the our May/June ‘Perspective’ issue.
In honour of the release, and her trailblazing path to success, we have compiled Awkwafina’s most iconic looks from her debut film premiere in 2016 to her latest appearance at the Golden Globes this year. Though her outfits may change—from bold frocks festooned with sequins to breaking gender boundaries by peacocking in sleek suits, one thing stays true: Awkwafina is always herself, embracing every facet of her uniqueness.
The May/June ‘Perspective’ issue of Vogue Singapore is available for sale online and in-store from 5 May.
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May 2016, California
Awkwafina in a Jessica Yuen dress at the premiere of her debut film Neighbours 2: Sorority Rising.
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June 2018, New York City
An angelic moment: Awkwafina looking ethereal in Reem Acra at the Ocean’s 8 world premiere.
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September 2018, London
Just like her scene-stealing performance in Crazy Rich Asians, Awkwafina’s red full-length John Paul Ataker dress stole the night at the film’s special screening in London.
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September 2018, Washington DC
Looking chic and sophisticated in a black Prabal Gurung dress at the 22nd Annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner.
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October 2018, California
Awkwafina arriving at the InStyle Awards dressed in a purple Rasario ensemble.
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January 2019, California
Radiating incandescent confidence in a shimmering Elisabetta Franchi gown at the 24th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
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January 2019, Utah
Showing the boys how it’s done in a pink Ports 1961 suit at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
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January 2019, California
A vision in red: Awkwafina wearing Mimi Plange at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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February 2019, California
We love Awkwafina in a suit. Here she is wearing DSquared2 at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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May 2019, New York
Shimmering and shining in custom Altuzarra at the 2019 Met Gala.
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June 2019, California
Fabulous in a Liberty print the Marc Jacobs Prairie dress at the Sundance Institute Presents: The Farewell LA Premiere.
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October 2019, California
Awkwafina at Variety’s 2019 Power Of Women event wearing a colour-blocked Pyer Moss shirt.
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November 2019, California
Proving that you can never have too much sparkle at the MPTF’s 8th Annual Reel Stories Real Lives Event.
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November 2019, New York
Awkwafina hosting The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Fundraising Event in a kelly-green Bella Freud pant-suit.
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November 2019, New York
Awkwafina at the TIME 100 Next event wearing a signature Missoni zig zag print dress.
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December 2019, New York
Wearing J.Mendel at the IFP’s 29th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, where she picked up the best actress award for her role in The Farewell.
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December 2019, California
Looking stunning in this graphic Valentino dress at the premiere of Jumanji: The Next Level.
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January 2020, California
Understated cool in a cream-coloured Veronica Beard suit at the 20th Annual AFI Awards.
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January 2020, California
Raising the wattage at the Vanity Fair x Amazon Studios 2020 Awards Season Celebration in a shimmering bronze Christian Siriano dress.
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January 2020, California
Checking all the right boxes in this black-and-white Tommy Hilfiger x Zendaya dress at the BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party.
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January 2020, California
At the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards in this divine Dior tuxedo, Awkwafina made history by becoming the first Asian-American woman to win the best actress award for her role in The Farewell.
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January 2020, California
Awkwafina arriving in Elie Saab at the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards.
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January 2020, California
Turning heads in a fuchsia suit and white Kurt Geiger heels heels for the premiere of her Comedy Central series ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’.
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January 2020, California
Wearing Giambattista Valli at the 35th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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February 2021, California
Awkwafina in a dazzling printed Gucci gown at this year’s 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
