Lupita Nyong'o

(Born March 1, 1983) Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan actress and director. She's best known for her Academy Award-winning role as Patsey in "12 Years a Slave." Nyong'o was born in Mexico and attended the Yale School of Drama.

• Born: Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (1983-03-01) 1 March 1983 (age 37) Mexico City, Mexico
• Citizenship: Kenya, Mexico
• Alma mater: Hampshire College (BA) Yale University (MFA)
• Occupation: Actress, author
• Years active: 2005–present
• Parent(s): Peter Anyang' Nyong'o (father)
• Relatives: Isis Nyong'o (cousin) Tavia Nyong'o (cousin)
• Awards: Full list