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My Take
Lupita Nyong'o is one of those rare actors who felt like a discovery and an inevitability at the same time — the moment she appeared in 12 Years a Slave, it was obvious she was going to win that Oscar. Born in Mexico City, raised in Kenya, trained at Hampshire College and the Yale School of Drama, she brought a depth and precision to Patsey that wrecked audiences, and she's never stopped swinging for that level since. Black Panther showed she could carry a blockbuster with full grace, and Us proved she could go full horror-mode and be terrifying in two roles simultaneously. She also wrote a children's book (Sulwe) about colorism that hit the New York Times bestseller list. Honestly, the range is almost unfair.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Name (Japanese)
- ルピタ・ニョンゴ
- Reading
- るぴた・にょんご
- Born
- March 1, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor / film director
2. Background
- University
- Hampshire College
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2016 Theatre World Award
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
- 2014 BET Award for Best Actress
- 2014 Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2014 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- 2019 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- 2014 Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Sulwe | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lupita Nyong'o born?
Born March 1, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Lupita Nyong'o from?
Lupita Nyong'o is from Mexico City, Mexico.
What does Lupita Nyong'o do?
Lupita Nyong'o works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor, film director.
What is Lupita Nyong'o known for?
Notable works include Sulwe.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.