Biography / Wiki
An international filmmaker and actress Lupita Nyong’o is known for her Academy Award-winning role as Patsey in ’12 Years a Slave’ and as Nakia in ‘Black Panther’.
Though she is the daughter of Kenyan Politician Peter Anyang Nyong’o, she has made a name for herself in her own respect. She is an actress, film, and music video director of dual Kenyan and Mexican citizenship.
After graduation, she worked as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. Due to her outstanding performance in movies, she has earned numerous awards and nominations.
Height / Weight / Age
She was born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City. She has a weight of 50 kg and 110 lbs in pounds. She stands with a height of 165 cm or in feet inches 5’5” tall.
She has black hair and dark brown eyes. She has an appealing physique and her figure measurements are 34-24-36. Her dress size is 6 (US) whereas her shoe size is 9 (US).
| Date Of Birth | March 1, 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters – 165 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5’5” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 50 kg
In Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 34-24-36 |
| Bra Size | 34A |
| Dress Size | 6 (US) |
| Shoe Size | 9 (US) |
Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be approximately $75 million.
Education / Family
She was born to Kenyan parents Dorothy Ogada Buyu and Peter Anyang Nyong’o. Her parents were in political exile when she was born and returned to their homeland of Kenya during Lupita’s childhood.
Her father became part of the country’s senate while her mother took a leadership position with the Africa Cancer Foundation.
She studied at St. Mary’s School in Nairobi and later attended Hampshire College with a degree in film and theatre studies.
During school summer vacation, she discovered her interest in filming, acting, and theatre. She worked as a production assistant and met Ralph Fiennes who encouraged her to become an actress.
Name |
Lupita Nyong’o |
| Real name | Lupita Amondi Nyong’o |
| Birth Place | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Profession | Actress |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| School | Rusinga International School
St. Mary’s School, Nairobi |
| College | Hampshire College (BA)
Yale University |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American, Kenyan |
| Home Town | Brooklyn, New York |
| Debut | Film – East River (2008)
TV – Shuga (2009)
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| Fathers Name | Peter Anyang Nyong’o
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| Mothers Name | Dorothy Nyong’o
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| Brothers | Peter Nyong’o
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| Sister | Esperanza Nyong’o
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Career / Fashion And Style
Before becoming an actress, she worked as part of the production crew for several movies including Fernando Meirelles, The Constant Gardener, Salvatore Stabil’s and many more. She wrote, directed, and produced the documentary In My Genes about the discriminatory treatment of Kenya’s Albino population.
She landed a part in director Steve McQueen’s drama 12 Years a Slave. Her performance in Star Wars was appreciated by the audience and she was nominated for titles ‘Best Virtual Performance’ and ‘Best Supporting Actress’ at the 2016 MTV Movie Award and 42nd Saturn Awards.
She also appeared as Nakia is an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character ‘Black Panthers’. She has become a majestic fashion icon with red-carpet appearances.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husbands, and More
| Boyfriends | Chiwetel Ejiofor, British Actor (2012)
 K’Naan, Canadian Musician (2013-2014)  Michael Fassbender, Irish Actor (2013)  Jared Leto, American Musician (2014)
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Husband | N/A |
Favourite Things
Here we are providing you the list of her favourite things.
| Favourite Food | Margherita Pizza |
| Favourite Song | So Special by Mavado |
| Favourite Beverage | Pineapple Juice |
| Favourite Movie | The Lunch Box |
Some Interesting Facts About Lupita Nyong’o
- She holds dual citizenship in both Kenya and Mexico.
- She learned Spanish at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico’s Learning Center and stayed at Taxco, Guerrero.
- Due to some political issues, her family was forced to leave Kenya.
- She worked as a production assistant in the film Fernando Meirelles’s The Constant Gardener in 2005.
- In 2014, she won the Oscar in the category of ‘Best-Supporting Actress’ for her promising performance in 12 Years a Slave.
- Lupita produced many films including Mira Nair’s The Namesake and Salvatore Stabile’s Where God Left his shoes.
- She has become an inspiration for all the black girls and appeared on the cover page of a plethora of magazines like Vogue, Elle, In Style and many more.
- In 2016, her talent emerged out as a voice artist in the movie ‘The Jungle Book’ where she voiced character Raksha.
- She can also speak fluent Spanish, Luo, English, and Swahili.
- She gave an outstanding speech on the beauty of black women at the Essence Black Women which stole the hearts of the listeners.
- She became the fifteenth actress to win an Oscar for a debut performance in a feature film.
- Her hobbies are watching movies and walking in the park. She shared her daily life routine in the Vogue magazine interview.
- Her ethnicity is Luo Reagan.
- She has also received an Obie Award for a distinguished performance by an Ensemble, Theatre World Award for Outstanding Broadway, and a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a play.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @lupitanyongo
- Twitter – @Lupita_Nyongo
- Facebook – @LupitaNyong’o
