Awkwafina

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Characters played by Awkwafina

Katy — Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Shang-Chi's best friend and loyal companion.

Chump — Migration (2023)

Aggressive pigeon leader in NYC who initially clashes with the Mallards.

Zhen — Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Cunning fox bandit who becomes Po's kung fu successor.

Ming — Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Elderly Chinese man in Next Level, inhabits Oberon's avatar.

Tarantula — The Bad Guys (2022)

Tech-savvy tarantula hacker handling gadgets, surveillance, and digital infiltration.

Sisu — Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

The last surviving dragon who originally wielded her magic to vanquish the Druun. She joins Raya on a quest to reclaim the gem shards, displaying unique powers from her siblings. Her death and subsequent revival by the united tribes highlight the film's central theme of trust.

Chessy the Cat (voice) — Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026)

Mysterious feline guide, offers cryptic advice and magical assistance through voice.

Scuttle — The Little Mermaid (2023)

Seagull in the 2023 live-action remake

Katie Kim — Jackpot! (2024)

A financially desperate former child actor who accidentally wins the deadly California Grand Lottery. Hunted by civilians and police, she teams up with Noel Cassidy to survive until sundown. She ultimately outsmarts the corrupt LPA, kills Louis Lewis, and uses her winnings to fund charitable businesses.

Tarantula — The Bad Guys 2 (2025)

Expert hacker and tech specialist, witty and loyal to the team.

Anne Yum — Quiz Lady (2023)

Anne is a tightly wound woman whose exceptional quiz knowledge has been her private refuge since childhood. After her mother's debt leads to the kidnapping of her dog, she is pushed onto the quiz show, reconciles with Jenny, wins the competition, and later becomes a writer for the program.

Constance — Ocean's Eight (2018)

Museum curator and crew insider.

Career Overview

Awkwafina has 74 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 12 cinematic universes — most prominently Jumanji with 2 titles. Signature works include Wildwood, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Migration. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
74
Birth Date
1988-06-02
Birth Place
Stony Brook, Brookhaven, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 12 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q15306031), public domain (CC0).