Lupita Nyong'o
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico
Biography:
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o, born on March 1st, 1983 in Mexico City to Kenyan parents, is a talented actress and author known for her captivating performances and dedication to humanitarian causes. After beginning her career as a production assistant in Hollywood, Lupita made her acting debut in the short film "East River" in 2008. She then returned to Kenya and starred in the TV series Shuga (2009-2012).
In 2009, Lupita showcased her versatile talents by writing, producing, and directing the documentary "In My Genes." Following this, she pursued a master's degree in acting from the prestigious Yale School of Drama. It was in 2013 that Lupita truly made her mark with an unforgettable performance as Patsey in "12 Years a Slave," earning critical acclaim and several awards, including the coveted Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win this prestigious award.
Lupita's stage presence was further validated with her Broadway debut as a teenage orphan in "Eclipsed" (2015), earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Play. She continued to mesmerize audiences by lending her voice and motion capture skills to characters such as Maz Kanata in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015-2019) and Raksha in "The Jungle Book" (2016).
In 2018, Lupita joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with her role as Nakia in the superhero film "Black Panther," followed by a starring role in Jordan Peele's critically acclaimed horror film "Us" (2019). In addition to her acting career, Lupita is passionate about historic preservation and works tirelessly for women's rights, animal rights, and preventing sexual harassment.
In recognition of her beauty and dedication, People magazine named Lupita the most beautiful woman in 2014. She has also penned a heartwarming children's book titled "Sulwe" (2019), which became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller. In 2019, Lupita narrated the Discovery Channel docu-series "Serengeti," earning her a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Narrator.
Recently, Forbes named Lupita among Africa's "50 Most Powerful Women" in 2020, solidifying her status as an influential figure both on and off the screen.
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