Awkwafina to Star in 'The Baccarat Machine' About World's Greatest Female Gambler

Can't read her poker face. Awkwafina (awkwafina) is set to star in 'The Baccarat Machine,' which follows the most successful female gambler in modern history, Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun, and her unlikely partnership with legendary poker player Phil Ivey

actress is set to star in SK Global’s, which follows the most successful female gambler in modern history, Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun, and her unlikely partnership with legendary poker player Phil Ivey.

Andy Bellin is currently writing the script, which is inspired by Michael Kaplan’s article “The Baccarat Machine,” published in, which tells the true story of Sun, a young Chinese woman who turns a painstakingly developed talent and obsession for payback into beating the system at their own game.

The project will be produced and financed by SK Global, with co-CEOs John Penotti and Charlie Corwin making Wednesday's announcement. Jeffrey Sharp of Sharp Independent Pictures will also produce.

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