Nora Lum, B.A.’11

Red-Carpet Days, Red-Letter Year

By Carol Olechowski
Nora Lum on the set of Crazy Rich Asians with her co-stars
Nora Lum and co-stars Nico Santos and Constance Wu film a scene on the set of “Crazy Rich Asians.”
 © Warner Bros. Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection

What a year it’s been for former UAlbany communications and women’s-studies major Nora Lum, B.A.’11! Just since the spring, the performer, also known as Awkwafina, has débuted in the motion pictures “Ocean’s 8” and “Crazy Rich Asians”; released the EP In Fina We Trust; and hosted the “I Heart Radio Much Music Video Awards” (MMVAs) in Canada. And there are still a few months left in the year.

Nora pictured with Crazy Rich Asians cast on Instagram
Group photo of Nora and Ocean's 8 cast on Instagram
Above, Lum is pictured at the premieres of “Crazy Rich Asians” (fourth from left, in pink gown) and “Ocean’s 8” (second from left).
Nora Lum at a New York State Writers Insittute event poses for a picture with a UAlbany student
A multi-talented rap artist, comedian, and actor, Lum returned to campus for a New York State Writers Institute event on Aug. 31, 2017.  During her appearance, she signed books and talked with students and staff.