Lupita Nyong'o
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Lupita Nyong'o was born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City [1][2][3] and holds citizenship in Mexico, Kenya, and the United States [4][5]. She is a film actor, stage actor, television actor, and film director [4][6][7], working primarily in the fields of film direction and acting [6]. Her father is Peter Anyang' Nyong'o , and she received her education at Yale School of Drama, Hampshire College, St. Mary's School, and Maisha Film Lab .
Nyong'o has received multiple accolades for her performances, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress [8][9][10]. She also won the Theatre World Award, OkayAfrica 100 Women, BET Award for Best Actress, Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role [8][9][10]. Two additional awards are associated with her achievements [8][9][10].
Her career spans film, stage, and television, reflecting her versatility as an actor and director [4][6][7]. She has been recognized internationally for her contributions to the arts, with honors from organizations such as OkayAfrica and the Broadcast Film Critics Association [8][9][10]. Her training at institutions including Yale School of Drama and Maisha Film Lab has supported her professional development in acting and film direction .
Key Facts
- Father: Peter Anyang' Nyong'o[9]
- Mother: Dorothy Ogada Nyong'o (neé Buyu)[10]
- Country of citizenship: Mexico[11], Kenya[12]
- Field of work: film direction[13], acting[14]
- Educated at: Yale School of Drama[15], Hampshire College[16], St. Mary's School[17], Maisha Film Lab[18], Yale University[19]
- Notable work: Sulwe[20]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21], Theatre World Award[22], OkayAfrica 100 Women[23], BET Award for Best Actress[24], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress[25], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role[26], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[27], Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[28], Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress[29], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Lupita Nyong'o[32]
- Unmarried partner: Joshua Jackson[33]
- Residence: Los Angeles[34], Nairobi[35]
- Family name: Nyong'o[36]
- Given name: Lupita[37]
- Relative: Isis Nyong'o[38], Tavia Nyong'o[39]
- Filmography: Filmografia de Lupita Nyong'o[40]
- Eye color: black[41]
- Described by source: African Film Festival, Inc.[42]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[43], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[45], English[46], Luo[47], Swahili[48]
- Birth name: Lupita Amondi Nyong'o[49]
- Hair color: black hair[50]
- Start of work period: 2005[51]
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Type: Person[52]
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Country: KE[53]
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Began / founded: 1983-03-01[54]
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Why It Matters
Lupita Nyong'o has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Lupita Nyong'o born?
Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico City[2].
Who were Lupita Nyong'o's parents?
Lupita Nyong'o's father was Peter Anyang' Nyong'o[9]. Lupita Nyong'o's mother was Dorothy Ogada Nyong'o (neé Buyu)[10].
What did Lupita Nyong'o do for work?
Lupita Nyong'o worked as a film actor[3], stage actor[4], television actor[5], actor[6], and film director[7].
Where did Lupita Nyong'o go to school?
Lupita Nyong'o was educated at Yale School of Drama[15], Hampshire College[16], St. Mary's School[17], and Maisha Film Lab[18].
What awards did Lupita Nyong'o receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21], Theatre World Award[22], OkayAfrica 100 Women[23], and BET Award for Best Actress[24].