Birthday:
06-02-1988
(36 years)
Birthplace:
Stony Brook, Brookhaven, New York, USA
Biography
Nora Lum (born June 2, 1988), known professionally as Awkwafina (/ˌɔːkwəˈfiːnə/), is an American actress, comedian and rapper. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap song "My Vag" became popular on YouTube. She then released her debut album, Yellow Ranger (2014), and appeared on the MTV comedy series Girl Code(2014–2015). She expanded to films with supporting roles in the comedies Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Ocean's 8 (2018), Crazy Rich Asians (2018), and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). She won a Golden Globe Award for her starring role as a grieving young woman in The Farewell (2019).
Since 2020, Awkwafina has been a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, where she also plays a fictionalized version of herself. In 2021, she portrayed Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. She has also performed voice roles in the animated films Storks (2016), The Angry Birds Movie 2(2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), The Bad Guys (2022), The Little Mermaid, Migration (both 2023), Kung Fu Panda 4, and IF (both 2024). For starring and producing the TV movie Quiz Lady (2023), she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.
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Since 2020, Awkwafina has been a co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the Comedy Central series Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens, where she also plays a fictionalized version of herself. In 2021, she portrayed Katy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. She has also performed voice roles in the animated films Storks (2016), The Angry Birds Movie 2(2019), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), The Bad Guys (2022), The Little Mermaid, Migration (both 2023), Kung Fu Panda 4, and IF (both 2024). For starring and producing the TV movie Quiz Lady (2023), she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie.
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Jackpot!
Act like Katie Kim
event2024 star_border 6.4
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In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.
Renfield
Act like Rebecca
event2023 star_border 6.5
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Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy.
Migration
Act like Chump (voice)
event2023 star_border 7.4
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After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Kung Fu Panda 4
Act like Zhen (voice)
event2024 star_border 7.1
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Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.
IF
Act like Bubble (voice)
event2024 star_border 7.1
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After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Maraschino Ruby
Act like Tarantula (voice)
event2022 star_border 7.7
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Misty Luggins sets a trap for the Bad Guys, but they were already caught and in custody for another crime; stealing a push pop... allegedly.
Once Upon a Studio
Act like Sisu (voice)
event2023 star_border 8.3
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Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
Wildwood
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Set beyond Portland’s city limits, in Wildwood. You’re not supposed to go there. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. But Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. Her baby brother Mac has been taken by a murder of crows into the forest’s depths, and she – along with her hapless classmate, Curtis – is going to get him back. Prue might think she’s too old for fairytales, but she’s just found herself at the center of one. One filled with strange talking animals, roguish bandits, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions.
Reimagining The Met Gala
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 8
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Director Ross, various cast and crew and members of the Met staff discuss how the film took over the famous museum for its version of the gala. The production received unprecedented cooperation from the historically cautious institution, no doubt due in part to the participation of Vogue and its legendary editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.
Ocean's Team 3.0
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 8
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Director Gary Ross and participants from the previous extras discuss the challenge of casting a film where group chemistry is even more important than the individual performances.
Fly Hard
Act like Chump (voice)
event2024 star_border 7.8
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Chump sheds her tough-as-nails attitude, risking her life to fly through a blizzard and the harrowing streets of New York to return a prized possession to a kind woman from the park.
The Bad Guys 2
Act like Ms. Tarantula (voice)
new_releases Release: July 30, 2025
The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Dueling Dumplings
Act like Zhen (voice)
event2024 star_border 6
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Po and Zhen battle over whose dumplings reign supreme.
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
Act like Christine
event2016 star_border 5.8
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A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac and Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.
Dude
Act like Rebecca Voller
event2018 star_border 5.5
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Four best friends negotiate loss and major life changes during the last two weeks of high school.
Bad Rap
Act like Self
event2016 star_border 6.3
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The lives and careers of four Asian-American rappers trying to break into a world that often treats them as outsiders. Sharing dynamic live performance footage and revealing interviews, these artists will make the most skeptical critics into believers.
Ocean's Eight
Act like Constance
event2018 star_border 7
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Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.
Storks
Act like Quail (voice)
event2016 star_border 6.7
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Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl...
Crazy Rich Asians
Act like Peik Lin Goh
event2018 star_border 7.1
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An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
Paradise Hills
Act like Yu
event2019 star_border 6
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A young woman is sent to Paradise Hills to be reformed, only to learn that the high-class facility's beautiful facade hides a sinister secret.
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Act like Courtney (voice)
event2019 star_border 7.1
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Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.
A Legendary Christmas with John & Chrissy
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 7.3
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate with friends, family and song.
The Farewell
Act like Billi
event2019 star_border 7.4
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A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
Jumanji: The Next Level
Act like Ming
event2019 star_border 6.9
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As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
Breaking News in Yuba County
Act like Mina
event2021 star_border 5.8
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An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.
The Little Mermaid
Act like Scuttle (voice)
event2023 star_border 6.3
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The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Act like Katy
event2021 star_border 7.5
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Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
The Last Adventure of Constance Verity
Act like Constance Verity
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Constance Verity who, for mysterious reasons, was thrust into a battle with the supernatural from the moment she was born and has been saving the world from disaster ever since. Now Connie is exhausted and wants to sample what she has missed out on — a boyfriend, a normal job, best friends — but it's not easy to walk away from a life of adventure when in fact you are the chosen one.
Raya and the Last Dragon
Act like Sisu (voice)
event2021 star_border 7.8
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Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
Act like Awkwafina
event2019 star_border 6
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Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Act like Otto (voice)
event2020 star_border 7.5
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When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.
The Baccarat Machine
Act like Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun
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Young Chinese woman Sun as she painstakingly develops talent and obsession for payback into beating the system at their own game. With major casinos conspiring to bar her from their properties, Sun partners with the international “King of Poker” Phil Ivey in order to take down the system through subterfuge, ingenuity, and pure daring, resulting in one of the most ingenious legal gambling runs ever documented.
Call Your Mother
event2020 star_border 7.8
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A hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy's biggest stars.
Shelly
Act like Shelly Wheeler
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The story takes place a decade after an embarrassing prom prank ran Shelly Wheeler out of town and so hardened her heart that she became an ice-cold hit-woman. Revenge threatens to be sweet when she learns her next target is her former high school tormentor, Dianna Park. But when Dianna unexpectedly befriends Shelly, the assassin finds herself in with the cool crowd, protecting her old nemesis against another hit crew hired to kill them both.
Swan Song
Act like Kate
event2021 star_border 7.2
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In the near future, Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate in this thought-provoking exploration of love, loss, and sacrifice.
The Bad Guys
Act like Tarantula (voice)
event2022 star_border 7.5
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When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.
Quiz Lady
Act like Anne Yum
event2023 star_border 6.8
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A brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne, and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny, must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turning Anne into a bona-fide gameshow champion.
One World: Together at Home
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 7
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A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
The Bad Guys: Little Lies and Alibis
Act like Ms. Tarantula (voice)
event2025 star_border 6.9
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A group of former criminals do their best to get to their parole interview on time.
The Man with the Bag
new_releases Release: October 03, 2025
After Santa’s magic bag is stolen, he turns to his naughty list to find Vance, a thief, to help him get it back. Along with his daughter, Santa, and a group of misfits, Vance will have to pull off the greatest heist of his life to save Christmas.
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Act like Self - Guest (2 ep.)
event1988 star_border 5.4
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A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2003 star_border 5.7
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.
Hot Ones
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 7.4
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The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 3.8
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The comedian, actress, social media sensation, producer and author of "How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life," Lilly Singh brings her unique perspective to late night as she hosts celebrity interviews, talks current events, performs musical and sketch comedy, plays games, and more.
Marvel Studios Assembled
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2021 star_border 7.2
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Go behind the scenes of the shows and movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, following the filmmakers, cast and crew, and Marvel heroes every step of the way.
Animals.
Act like Annie (voice) (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 6.1
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An animated comedy focusing on the downtrodden creatures native to Earth’s least-habitable environment: New York City. Whether it’s lovelorn rats, gender-questioning pigeons or aging bedbugs in the midst of a midlife crisis, the awkward small talk, moral ambiguity and existential woes of non-human urbanites prove startlingly similar to our own.
Mary + Jane
Act like Gina (1 ep.)
event2016 star_border 5.2
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Jordan and Paige are two twenty-something best friends who run an all-female weed delivery service in Los Angeles. Filled with funny, raw and bizarre adventures, the show explores the uncharted territory as Los Angeles comes out of the Green Closet and gets into high and higher times.
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Act like Sky / Areola / Turd (voice) (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7.2
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From some of the most unhinged and maniacal minds in Hollywood today comes this animated anthology series, a collection of irreverent and emotionally shocking animated short films. Each episode plunges elbow-deep into unseen crevices of The Boys Universe.
MTV Video Music Awards
Act like Self - Preshow Host (1 ep.)
event1984 star_border 7.5
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An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
The Drew Barrymore Show
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2020 star_border 5.6
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Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.
A Real Bug's Life
Act like Self - Narrator (voice) (10 ep.)
event2024 star_border 7.9
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Enter an unseen micro-verse where miniature heroes use amazing superpowers to survive in a series of spellbinding dramas.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.4
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Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
The Kelly Clarkson Show
(1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.2
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Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
Future Man
Act like Woman at Video Game Store (3 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.2
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Josh Futturman, a janitor by day/world-ranked gamer by night, is tasked with preventing the extinction of humanity after mysterious visitors from the future proclaim him the key to defeating the imminent super-race invasion.
Saturday Night Live
Act like Self - Host (1 ep.)
event1975 star_border 6.9
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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Honest Trailers
Act like Self (archive footage) (1 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.4
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Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...
Regular Show
Act like Apple / Waitress #1 (voice) (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 8.6
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The surreal misadventures of two best friends - a blue jay and a raccoon - as they seek to liven up their mundane jobs as groundskeepers at the local park.
The Daily Show
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event1996 star_border 6.4
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The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 4.8
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Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Act like skekLach (The Collector) (voice) (10 ep.)
event2019 star_border 7.8
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Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.
Awkwafina is Nora From Queens
Act like Nora Lin (27 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.1
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Nora Lin leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.
The Simpsons
Act like Carmen (voice) (2 ep.)
event1989 star_border 8
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Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 4
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Photographer and director Sam Jones sits down with the myriad professionals of television and movies, and other celebrities (great skateboarders, for example), to discuss their development before fame, their passions beyond their careers, and gives them a space to open up about their insight into their business and their own abilities. Filmed in black and white, with a few deep cushion chairs and sparse set, the show relies on Sam's ability to relate to the guests and their will to speak freely with him.
Made in Hollywood
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2005 star_border 4
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Made in Hollywood is a talk show hosted by Kylie Erica Mar and Julie L. Harkness airing in syndication since September 30, 2005. The series is currently in its seventh season. The series is filmed in two studios in Los Angeles, California and New York City. Made in Hollywood also airs a spinoff series, Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition.
IMDb on the Scene
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6
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IMDb is on the scene at the hottest events to ask celebs the burning questions and get the answers that IMDb fans are dying to know.
Weird City
Act like Charlotta (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.1
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Set in the not-too-distant future, this comedy anthology explores the issues of everyday life in the metropolis of Weird — stories that can only be told through the prism of sci-fi and comedy.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2003 star_border 5.5
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Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Marvel Zombies
Act like Katy Chen (voice) (4 ep.)
new_releases Release: October 03, 2025
The Marvel Universe is reimagined as a new generation of heroes battle against an ever-spreading zombie scourge.
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 4.4
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PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski
(1 ep.)
new_releases Release: February 23, 2025
From Italy, Germany and the UK to Senegal, South Korea and Borneo, Antoni takes celebs on epic journeys to explore their ancestral and culinary roots.
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