Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's...
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress and author. She began her career in Hollywood as a production assistant. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes. She then pursued a master's...
Known For
Cast Credits
Twelfth Night
as Viola
The Wild Robot
as Roz / Rummage (voice)
A Quiet Place: Day One
as Samira
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
as Nakia
The 355
as Khadijah Adiyeme
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
as Maz Kanata
Little Monsters
as Miss Caroline
Us
as Adelaide Wilson / Red
Jack (Part 1)
as Giant
Black Panther
as Nakia
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
as Maz Kanata
MaNyfaCedGod
as Woman
Queen of Katwe
as Nakku Harriet
The Jungle Book
as Raksha (voice)
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
as Maz Kanata
Non-Stop
as Gwen
12 Years a Slave
as Patsey
The Wild Robot Escapes
as Roz (voice)
Crew Credits
Goodbye Julia
Executive Producer
Miss Universe
Producer