Lupita Nyong'o is a Kenyan-Mexican actress known for her powerful performances and advocacy work. Born on March 1, 1983, in Mexico City, she was raised in Kenya and later attended college in the United States. She earned a bachelor's degree in film and theatre studies from Hampshire College and a master's degree in acting from the Yale School of Drama.

Nyong'o gained international acclaim for her role as Patsey in the film "12 Years a Slave" (2013), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since starred in several notable films, including "Black Panther" (2018) and its sequel, "Us" (2019), and "A Quiet Place: Day One" (2024).