Lupita Nyong'o Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Boyfriend, Height, Nationality -

Lupita Nyongo’o is a Kenyan actress and producer.

However, she was born in Mexico City, Mexico where her father was a teacher.

Lupita’s family moved back to Kenya when she was three and therefore, she was raised in Kenya.

Lupita is a product of Hampshire College in the United States and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film and theatre studies.

Lupita has worked as a production assistant in Hollywood before she later made her debut in a short film East River in 2008. She later returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009–2012).

From her own words, her ubringing was “middle class, suburban” and that it was primarily in a creative family.

She was born and raised in Nairobi. Children’s performances and theater outings were frequently a part of family gatherings.

Her first feature film role was in the film 12 Years a Slave, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress as well as multiple awards.

Lupita according to information on her was sent her to Mexico to learn Spanish when she was 16 years old. she lived in Taxco, Guerrero, for seven months and attended classes at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México’s Learning Centre for Foreigners.

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Lupita Nyong’o Age: How Old Is Lupita Nyong’o?

Lupita Nyong’o was born on March 1, 1983. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico.

Lupita Nyong’o Parents: Meet Anyang’ Nyong’o and Dorothy Nyong’o

The award winning actress Lupita was born to Anyang’ Nyong’o and Dorothy Nyong’o. Her father Peter Anyang’ is a Kenyan politician and an academic who is the Governor for Kisumu Constituency. He is a former Secretary-General of Orange Democratic Movement. He was born on October 10, 1945. Her mother who is popularly known as Mama Kisumu is the First Lady of Kisumu County and the Patron of Kisumu County Cancer Alliance (KCCA). She is also the Managing Trustee and Co-Founder of Africa Cancer Foundation (ACF), a charitable Trust.

Lupita Nyong’o Siblings: Does Lupita Nyong’o Have Siblings?

The actress Lupita Nyong’o is reported to be having six siblings. Although they are not popular, they are said to be living decent lives. Lupita is the second among her siblings.

Who is Lupita Nyong’o’s Boyfriend, Selema Masekela?

Lupita Nyong’o is currently in a relationship and has made it official. She made the announcement through her page on Instagram. The two are said to have met on a plane in 2016. selema tweeted about their meeting then. Selema “Sal” Mabena Masekela is an American television host, sports commentator, actor and singer. Selema was born on August 28, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born to Hugh Masekela and Jessie Marie Lapierre.

Lupita Nyong’o Height

Lupita Nyong’o stands at 1.65 m tall.

Lupita Nyong’o Nationality

The actress is a Mexican and a Kenyan.