Erica Eng
Malaysian comic artist
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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]
Born
Erica Eng Hui Qing
Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
OccupationComic book artist
AlmamaterAcademy of Art University
Yearsactive2019–present
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) |
Early life and education
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
Awards & recognition
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]
