LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2023 — Actor, producer, and writer Awkwafina accepts Asia Society Southern California's "Culture Visionary" honor at its 2023 Annual Gala. Special guests convey their messages of congratulations and journalist and TV personality Lisa Ling introduces Awkwafina on stage. In her speech, Awkwafina reflects on visiting Asia Society New York as a teenager with her father. (12 min., 24 sec.)