"...I turned down a few projects to pursue this one. I knew there was a sense of what was expected of me, but this play felt so important to me that … - Lupita Nyong'o

"...I turned down a few projects to pursue this one. I knew there was a sense of what was expected of me, but this play felt so important to me that I had to do it, expectations be damned.”

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About Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o (born 1 March 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress who has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Daytime Emmy Award, as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award.

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Birth Name: Lupita Amondi Nyong'o
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