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Also Known As Lupita Amondi Nyong'o • Lupita Amondi Nyong’o
Born March 1, 1983 (age 41) • Mexico City • Mexico
Awards And Honors Academy Award (2014) • Academy Award (2014): Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Black Is King" (2020) • "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" (2019) • "Us" (2019) • "Little Monsters" (2019) • "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny" (2017–2018) • "Black Panther" (2018) • "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi" (2017) • "Queen of Katwe" (2016) • "The Jungle Book" (2016) • "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" (2015) • "Non-Stop" (2014) • "12 Years a Slave" (2013) • "Shuga" (2009–2012)

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Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
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