Awkwafina Becomes Quirky New Voice Of MTA Info On 7 Subway Line

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - You'll soon hear something new if you take the 7 train.

Queens-native Awkwafina is the new celebrity announcer on the subway line, delivering commuters such updates as:

"This is Hudson Yards/34th street. Hope you like weird architecture."

"This is Hunter's Point Avenue. Friendly reminder that seats are for people - not yah bags."

Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, grew up in the Flushing section of Queens.

She's a rapper and actress who recently won a Golden Globe for the movie The Farewell.

Awkwafina stars in a new show on Comedy Central that is based on her life growing up in Queens.

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• Queens
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