Erica Eng
Erica Eng | |
|---|---|
| Born | Erica Eng Hui Qing Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia |
| Occupation | Comic book artist |
| Alma mater | Academy of Art University |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable awards | Eisner Award (2020) |
Erica Eng Hui Qing[1] 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.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Eng was born in Batu Pahat, Johor.[3] As a child, she showed interest in becoming an author-illustrator.[4] Eng earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Academy of Art University.[5]
Career
[edit]Eng began publishing Fried Rice in 2019 on Tumblr.[6] 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.[7]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2020, Eng's Fried Rice was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Webcomic.[3]
In 2024, she was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 "Asia - Media, Marketing & Advertising" list.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Kamal, Kamarul (2020-01-10). "Malaysian artist Erica Eng bags prestigious Eisner Award for Best Comic". Bernama. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ a b "Erica Eng". Forbes. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ a b Jayatilaka, Tania. "Malaysian Comic Artist Erica Eng, 21, Wins The Coveted Eisner Award". Tatler. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ Yap, Emily (2020-06-07). "Erica Eng relates a Malaysian teenager's struggles in her Eisner-nominated slice-of-life webcomic 'Fried Rice'". Options, The Edge. The Edge Malaysia. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ Yap, Mae Yen (2020-07-27). "For the first time ever, a Malaysian has won the Eisner Award". Mashable. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ Maketab, Hanis (2024-02-23). "Eisner award-winning artist Erica Eng ready to serve up 'Fried Rice'". The Star. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
- ^ Toh, Terence (2024-05-31). "Artist Erica Eng on Forbes, 'Fried Rice', and drawing from the heart". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
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