Awkwafina Takes Home Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy at Golden Globes 2020
Awkwafina won big at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards!
The 31-year-old actress took home Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in The Farewell during the ceremony on Sunday (January 5) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The award makes Awkwafina the first Asian-American actress to ever win the Golden Globe.
During her acceptance speech, Awkwafina thanked director Lulu Wang and dedicated the award to her family.
“I’d like to dedicate this to my dad, Wally, I told you I’d get a job, dad. And to my grandma, my best friend, the woman who raised me. And to my mother Tia, who I always hoped was watching from somewhere above,” Awkwafina said on stage.
Congratulations Awkwafina!
Awkwafina says hello to a Golden Globe for her role in "The Farewell".
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