Date of Birth: March 1, 1983
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author who has garnered international acclaim for her roles in both film and theater. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico, to Kenyan parents and was raised primarily in Kenya. Nyong’o’s career breakthrough came with her role as Patsey in the historical drama “12 Years a Slave” (2013), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared in a variety of successful films, including “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015), “Black Panther” (2018), and “Us” (2019). Nyong’o is also known for her activism, particularly in the areas of women’s rights and animal conservation. She has been featured in numerous magazine covers and lists, including People magazine’s “Most Beautiful Woman” in 2014.
5 Interesting Facts about Lupita Nyong’o
1. Lupita is fluent in several languages, including English, Swahili, Spanish, and Luo.
2. She holds a master’s degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama.
3. Lupita was the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win an Academy Award.
4. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2014.
5. She co-authored a children’s book titled “Sulwe,” which addresses colorism and self-esteem.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lupita Nyong’o
1. “No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”
2. “What I will say is that I think ‘Black Panther’ has changed the landscape for comic book movies.”
3. “You can’t rely on how you look to sustain you. What is fundamentally beautiful is compassion for yourself and for those around you.”
4. “I feel like there’s a part of me that is very true to my African heritage, and there’s a part of me that is Mexican.”
5. “I don’t look like typical star material, but I believe that beauty comes from what you make of yourself.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Highest net worth achieved: Approximately $10 million
Children
As of the latest information available, Lupita Nyong’o does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Lupita Nyong’o on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2143282/
2. [Lupita Nyong’o on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lupitanyongo/
3. [Lupita Nyong’o’s profile on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/lupita-nyongo
4. [Lupita Nyong’o on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupita_Nyong%27o
