Lupita Nyong'o
Actress and Academy Award winner
Born
March 1st, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Kenya
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Originated from Mexico and raised in Kenya, this actress achieved recognition for significant roles in film. Gained prominence with role as Patsey in '12 Years a Slave,' which earned the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Contributed to various significant film projects and also received critical acclaim for performances in 'Us' and 'Black Panther.'
Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for '12 Years a Slave'
Starring roles in 'Us' and 'Black Panther'
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