Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave (2013), for which she received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Acad…
Also Known As
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o
Acting (50)
The Odyssey
Helen / Clytemnestra
Twelfth Night
Viola
The Wild Robot
Roz / Rummage (voice)
A Quiet Place: Day One
Samira
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Self
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Nakia
20/20 Presents Black Panther: In Search of Wakanda
Self
Human Resources
Shame Wizard Asha (voice)
The 355
Khadijah Adiyeme
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
Self - Narrator (voice)
Super Sema
Sema
Marvel Studios Legends
Nakia (archive footage) (uncredited)
Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King
Self (archive footage)
Black Is King
One World: Together at Home
Self
Worlds Beyond Earth
Narrator (voice)
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Maz Kanata
Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o
Host
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift
Self
Little Monsters
Miss Caroline
Serengeti
Narrator (voice)
Us
Adelaide Wilson / Red
My Africa
Narrator (voice)
Jack (Part 1)
Giant
Black Panther
Nakia
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Maz Kanata
Big Mouth
Asha (voice)
August 28: A Day in the Life of a People
Self
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny
Maz Kanata (voice)
Queen of Katwe
Nakku Harriet
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey
Self
The Jungle Book
Raksha (voice)
Disneyland 60: The Wonderful World of Disney
Self
Star Wars: Greatest Moments
Self
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Maz Kanata
Lip Sync Battle
Self
Non-Stop
Gwen
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
12 Years a Slave
Patsey
Finding Your Roots
Self
East River
This Is My Africa
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
The Oscars
Self
Strawweight
Miss Universe
Lunik Heist
Serengeti
