Things you Didn’t Know About Lupita Nyong’o

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She was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in “12 Years a Slave.” Her role as Patsey, the abused house slave with naive hopes of freedom, won most major critics’ awards, and placed her at the top of her game in Hollywood. She became a household name overnight. Here are the things you didn’t know about Lupita Nyong’o.


Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (/ˌluːˈpiːtə ˈnjoʊŋoʊ/; born March 1, 1983) is an actress, film and music video director of dual Kenyan and Mexican citizenship.[2] After graduating from Hampshire College with a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008 she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga (2009). Also in 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary film In My Genes.
Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama, following which she had her first feature film role in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013). Her role in the film was widely acclaimed, earning her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among numerous other awards and nominations.

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