The cast also stars Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live, Isn’t It Romantic), as Nora’s cousin Edmund, BD Wong (Jurassic Park, Mr Robot) as her dad Wally, and Lori Tann Chinn (Orange Is The New Black), as Grandma.

Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens follows Nora as she navigates young adulthood in outer borough New York City, leaning on her wider family as she takes her first steps towards financial independence.

Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, says: “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens is fresh, funny and very engaging - we are delighted that the series is joining BBC Three’s strong and distinctive comedy line-up.”

Created by Awkwafina, the 10 x 25 series is directed by Lucia Aniello, Natasha Lyonne and Steven K. Tsuchida. The series was produced by Comedy Central and the Executive Producers are Awkawfina, Karey Dornetto, Teresa Hsiao and Peter Principato. The distributor is ViacomCBS International Studios

Praise for Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens

“...heartfelt, yet unconventional female-led comedy...” Deadline

“The show nails a specific contemporary milieu - the distinct brand of millennial anxiety that’s also been explored in its Comedy Central siblings Broad City and The Other Two...”  Vanity Fair

“The show nails two of the most important things for a successful sitcom: a distinct point of view and genuine heart.”  AV Club

“Awkwafina Takes the Asian-American Entertainment Renaissance to New Heights...” TIME