Lupita Nyong'o (born 1983) is a Kenyan actress and film director. She was born in Mexico City on 1 March 1983.
Lupita Nyong'o is best known for Sulwe. She worked in film direction and acting. She had begun working by 2005.
The honours on record include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (2014), Theatre World Award (2016), OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017), BET Award for Best Actress (2014) and Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress (2014). Lupita Nyong'o was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. She studied at Yale School of Drama, Hampshire College and St. Mary's School.
Lupita Nyong'o was the daughter of Peter Anyang' Nyong'o and Dorothy Ogada Nyong'o (neé Buyu).
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