Awkwafina improvised for her dragon role in Raya And The Last Dragon

Awkwafina improvised for her dragon role in Raya And The Last Dragon

The Straits Times·2021-03-05 10:00

SINGAPORE - When it came to choosing the voice of the dragon Sisu in the Disney animation feature Raya And The Last Dragon, one choice was made clear from the start: the actress Awkwafina.Speaking to The Straits Times on a video call, the 32-year-old, whose real name is Nora Lum, says that her inclusion in the project came about through the efforts of Raya co-screenwriter Adele Lim. Lim was involved in turning Kevin Kwan's novel into the romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians (2018), which featured the actress in a star-making role as the relatable sidekick Goh Peik Lin.Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article.Latest headlines and exclusive storiesIn-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia contentGet access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months**Terms and conditions apply.

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