When and where was Lupita Nyong'o born?
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o was born on the 1st of March 1983 in Mexico City. Her parents were Kenyan academics who had fled political repression and were living in Mexico at the time.
Common questions about Lupita Nyong'o
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What awards did Lupita Nyong'o win for 12 Years a Slave?
Lupita Nyong'o won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave. She became the first Kenyan and the first Mexican to win an Oscar.
Which Star Wars character did Lupita Nyong'o voice?
Lupita Nyong'o voiced Maz Kanata in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. She used motion capture technology to portray the Force-sensitive space pirate.
What children's book did Lupita Nyong'o publish in 2019?
Lupita Nyong'o published the children's book Sulwe in 2019. The book became a number-one New York Times Best-Seller and earned her a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor.
When did Lupita Nyong'o announce her U.S. citizenship?
Lupita Nyong'o announced her U.S. citizenship in 2024. She stated her intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the presidential election.