Robot(for which he earned an Emmy nod).
While the show follows Noras zany ways (The identity fraud!
A whole episode on queefing!
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Wongs earnest and layered performance as Wally is the shows secret weapon.
Hes sweet and supportive, fretful and hilariously frank all at once.
He smiles as easily as he snarks.
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You looked like Tommy Chong, you looked like s, he says.
I just jumped at the chance to do it, he tells EW.
She has the kind of creative energy that is very refreshing to me and trustworthy.
Disney
I really trust her.
As an artist, as a creative person, as a personality.
In process, in content, in tone and all that, he explains.
That was certainly the case for Dr. Huang onSVU.
I hadnt seen her in a long time.
Its the kind of thing that became a whole other thing.
And so when we see each other, were really always very positive.
Butterfly,which scored Wong a Tony Award.
When asked how hed respond if audiences resonated with his character, Wong brings it back to Wally.
You always want that.
That is really wonderful because its related to the truth to who Nora actually is, but thats it.
Its not really based on anything else.
Its not based on any stereotypes or anything like that.
And thats wonderful to see.
I want people to notice that.
Now that the shows been renewed for a second season (before it even premieres!
Awkwafina Is Nora From Queensdebuts Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:30 p.m.
ET on Comedy Central.
