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Erica Eng

b. 1998

Malaysian comics artist

Comics artist
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About Erica Eng

Born 1998. Erica Eng is a Malaysian comics artist.

Erica Eng Hui Qing is a Malaysian comic book artist and animator best known for her autobiographical comic Fried Rice. She is the first Malaysian in history to win an Eisner Award.

Early life and education Eng was born in Batu Pahat, Johor. As a child, she showed interest in becoming an author-illustrator. Eng earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Academy of Art University.

Career Eng began publishing Fried Rice in 2019 on Tumblr. It is inspired by her life experiences after being rejected from an arts school in the United States that she had applied to in 2016.

Awards & recognition In 2020, Eng's Fried Rice was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Webcomic.

In 2024, she was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 "Asia - Media, Marketing & Advertising" list.

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Important facts

Born
1998, Batu Pahat
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Comics artist
Nationality
Malaysia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erica Eng?

Malaysian comics artist

When was Erica Eng born?

Erica Eng was born in 1998 in Batu Pahat.

What is Erica Eng's occupation?

Erica Eng is a comics artist.

What nationality is Erica Eng?

Erica Eng is Malaysian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erica Eng

· Wikidata: Q98690442

· DBpedia: Erica Eng

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