WHEN SENSATION HITS.
Born in 1983, Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan actress and director who made history by giving and overwhelming and outstanding performance in Steve McQueen's "12 years a slave".
Born in Mexico, Lupita is the second of 6 children and the daughter of a powerful Kenyan politician. Even though her life hasn't always been filled with roses and candy, Lupita graduated from Yale University School of Drama's Acting program aiming at becoming a director instead of an actress . Being an unashamed fan of many movie stars, Lupita gives off the image of an adorable beautiful young woman who, despite her success stays true to herself and to her beliefs.
QUOTE: "My dad was the first person I called when I got this role and I said to him, 'Daddy do you know Brad Pitt? I'm going to be in a movie with him. And he said, 'I don't know him personally, but I'm glad you got a job' So am I so am I!'"
7 Reasons why you've gotta love!!
2- She was given her chance with "12 years slave"; she took i and she nailed it!
3- She is incredibly talented.
4- She was flawlessly Beautiful when she walked on the red Carpet in her Ralph Lauren red gown.
5- Just like most of us, she is an unashamed fan!
6- She pulls off short hair!!
7- She received 40 nominations from movie "12 years a slave!"