Michael* Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Lupita Nyong'o (born 1983) is a Kenyan actress and filmmaker. She made her American film debut in Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave (2013), as Patsey.Personal lifeNyong'o was born in Mexico City, Mexico, in 1983, to a Kenyan family, and was raised primarily in Kenya. Her parents are Dorothy and Peter Anyang' Nyong'o, a politician. Peter was the former Kenyan Minister for Medical Services and was elected in 2013 to represent Kisumu County in the Kenyan Senate. Her cousin Isis Nyong'o was named one of Africa's most powerful women by Forbes magazine in 2012.Education and careerNyong'o attended university in the United States. After graduating from Hampshire College with a degree in film and theatre studies, she worked on the production crew of many films, including Fernando Meirelles's The Constant Gardener, with Ralph Fiennes, and Mira Nair's The Namesake. She starred in the 2008 short film East River, directed by Marc Grey and shot in Brooklyn, New York. She returned to Kenya in 2008 and starred in the Kenyan television series Shuga. In 2009, she wrote, directed, and produced the documentary In My Genes, about the treatment of Kenya's albino population, which played at several film festivals.She subsequently enrolled in the acting program at the Yale School of Drama. At Yale she appeared in many stage productions, including Gertrude Stein's Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights, Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, and Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and The Winter’s Tale.Nyong'o was cast in 12 Years a Slave immediately after her graduation from Yale in 2012. The film was released in 2013 to great critical acclaim. Nyong'o received rave reviews for her performance, and has been nominated for several awards including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Screen Actors Guild Awards including Best Supporting Actress. She will next be featured in Liam Neeson's upcoming film Non-Stop. Quote
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Layla90 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for starting Lupita's thread! I have yet to watch "12 years a slave" but her bio already sounds impressive, plus I think her red carpet style is pretty nice Quote
RafSecret Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Golden Globes 2014, wearing Ralph Lauren, goddess Quote
Layla90 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 This dress reminded me (and like 657357 other people on this planet) what Gwyneth wore to the Oscars 2 years ago, even though the dress is a different designer... still, I'd say Lupita looked the best that night! Beauty, brains, talent and style. Anna Wintour give her Vogue cover cause it's pretty clear we have a new trendy and talented woman in show business! Quote
coluchka Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 25th annual Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center - January 4,2014 Quote
coluchka Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 19th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica on January 16, 2014. Quote
Ophelia_Immortal Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Stunning! I love that blue dress on her Quote
coluchka Posted February 11, 2014 Posted February 11, 2014 Lupita Nyong'o attends The Hollywood Reporter's Annual Nominees Night Party at Spago on February 10, 2014 in Beverly Hills, California. Quote
coluchka Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 45th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena - February 22,2014 Quote
KelAnne_ Posted February 23, 2014 Posted February 23, 2014 My current girl crush. Such a beautiful person. I love watching her interviews, you can tell she's genuine. She doesn't give me a false 'down to earth' vibe like some celebs do. Really wish her all the best and hope she has a long, successful career, while never changing like so many others do in Hollywood. Quote
Kevork89 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 She is absolutely gorgeous. First she photographs so well. Her stunning skin and face always capture well. And I watched 12 Years A Slave and she stole the movie. Performance was amazing. I think she will be taking the Oscar home. Quote
kbutt394 Posted February 24, 2014 Posted February 24, 2014 She is so charming and sweet and wonderful. Can't wait to see more of her. Quote
coluchka Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Lupita Nyong'o attends the EE British Academy Film Awards 2014 at The Royal Opera House on February 16, 2014 Quote
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