Her father, a senator, was then a visiting lecturer in political science. She began her career in hollywood as a production assistant Lupita nyong'o won her first oscar in 2014, for the film 12 years a slave. the role marked her feature film debut and made her an overnight star Despite changing her life overnight, the win. Lupita grew up in kenya and pursued her passion for acting, eventually earning a master’s degree in acting from the yale school of drama. Lupita nyong’o (born march 1, 1983, mexico city, mexico) is a kenyan actress known for her ability to inhabit a diverse range of characters
She won an academy award for her film debut in 12 years a slave (2013), and her later credits include the blockbuster movie franchise black panther.
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