Lupita Nyong’o (born March 1, 1983)
Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress renowned for her powerful performances and significant contributions to film. Born in Mexico City to Kenyan parents, she was raised in Kenya and later pursued higher education in the United States, earning a degree in film and theatre studies from Hampshire College and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama. Nyong'o gained international acclaim for her role as Patsey in the film “12 Years a Slave” (2013), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since starred in major films such as “Black Panther”, “Us”, and the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy.
Beyond her acting career, Nyong’o is an advocate for women’s rights, animal rights, and historic preservation. She is also a published author, with her children’s book “Sulwe” becoming a New York Times bestseller.
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