Lupita Nyong’o Biography, Age, Parents, Husband, Net Worth and Movies

Lupita Nyong’o Biography and Wiki

Lupita Nyong’o is a renowned Kenyan-Mexican Actress and Author who was born in Mexico and brought-up in Kenya then works in the United States. She is widely for being the daughter of Peter Anyang’ Nuong’o, a renowned Kenyan politician.

She was born in Mexico City, a place where his father was a teacher in a college while she was brought-up in Kenya during his early years. She later went back to United States where she attended Hampshire College and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Theater Studies.

She gained wide fame when she appeared in Black Panther as Nakia in 2018 and in US as Jordan Peele in 2019. Lupita began her profession in film industry as a Production Assistant progressed by her debut in 2008 on the East River film. She wrote, produced and directed a Kenyan documentary called In My Genes. She also wrote a children’s fiction book titled ‘Sulwe‘ in 2019 which became the New York Times Best Seller.

Lupita Nyong’o Age and Birthday

Lupita is 37 years old as of 2020, she was born on 1 March 1983 in Mexico City, Mexico, North America. She celebrates her birthday on 1 March every year and her birth sign is Pisces.

Lupita Nyong’o Height and Weight

Nyong’o stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) and weighs 112 lbs (51 kg). She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She has a body measurement of 34-24-37 inches with black hair and dark brown eyes.

Lupita Nyong’o Parents

Lupita was born to Kenyan parents Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o and Dorothy Oganda Buyu. Her father is a politician and former college professor who has served at Mexico City, University of Nairobi and other colleges while her mother is a Managing Director of Africa Cancer Foundation.

Her family moved to Mexico from Kenya in 1980 due to reasons of political repression and unrest since one of her his uncles, Charles Nyong’o had disappeared in the same year after he was thrown off the ferry. The was born the second in a family of six children and her tradition names their children after the events of a day.

The name Lupita is a Spanish name which signifies a diminutive of Guadalupe. Her father Peter, also served as a Minster for Medical Services in Kenya and he was lecturing political science at El Colegio de México in Mexico City during the time that she was born.

She then spent her childhood in Kenya because they had to return to Kenya after her father was appointed by the University of Nairobi as a professor. At the age of 16, she was supported by her parents and was sent to Mexico where she attended the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México’s Learning Center for Foreigner and learnt Spanish

Lupita Nyong’o Husband

Nyong’o is single and has never been married. Despite that, she has been in several relationship with various prominent men. She began her dating life in 2012 with Chiwetel Ejiofor, an English Actor. It was revealed that they were dating when they were working for the film director called Steve McQueen.

In February 2014, she was involved in another relationship with Jared Leto, an American Musician and Actor. They broke up and within the same year, she was rumored to be in a relationship with K’Naan, a Somali-born rapper which was later confirmed that they had began dating in September 2013 by Yahoo.

She is recently dating Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor and television host. As of 15 December 2019, their fans urged them to get married. Furthermore, we are all waiting for that as well.

Lupita Nyong’o Net Worth

Lupita has an estimated Net Worth of $8 million dollars as of 2020. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress and Author. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Lupita Nyong’o Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about her;

Lupita Nyong’o Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Lupita Amondi Nyong’o
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Actress and Author
• Nationality: Kenyan-Mexican
• Race / Ethnicity: Luo
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Lupita Nyong’o Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 37 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Pisces
• Date of Birth: 1 March 1983
• Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico, North America
• Birthday: 1 March

Lupita Nyong’o Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 34-24-37 inches
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters)
• Weight: 112 lbs (51 kg)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: 8.5 (US) or 39 (EU)
• Dress Size: 4 (US) or 36 (EU)
• Breast Size: 34 inches
• Waist Size: 24 inches
• Hip Size: 37 inches

Lupita Nyong’o Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o
• Mother: Dorothy Ogada Buyu
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Five (Name not Known)
• Marital Status: Single
• Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged to Trevor Noah
• Children: Sons (None) Daughter(s) (None)

Lupita Nyong’o Net worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $8 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Actress and Author

Lupita Nyong’o House and Cars

• Place of living: New York City, USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Lupita Nyong’o Star Wars

Nyong’o portrayed Maz Kanata in the third trilogy of the Star Wars Francise titled ‘Star Wars sequel trilogy from 2015-2019. It is an American space opera film that was created by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm Ltd, directed by J. J. Abrams and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

The film consist of several phases of the space opera and the one that she was featured was released on 18 December 2015. Lupita also portrayed a starring character of Maz Kanata, a Force-sensitive space Pilate in the Star Wars: The Force Awens in 2015.

Maz Kanata was a CGI character which was a creation of motion capture technology. She appeared on other Phases of the Star Wars using the same character in Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Rian Johnson in 2017, as well as in the animated series Star Wars Forces of Destiny. The also appeared on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker reprising her role for the third time during the final installments of the Star Wars sequel trilogy.

Lupita Nyong’o US

Nyong’o portrayed Adelaide Wilson (née Thomas) in the 2019 American horror film titled ‘US’. The film was written, produced and directed by Jordan Peele. It is about Lupita and her family who were attacked by a group of intimidating doppelgangers.

The film was set in California from July to October 2018 especially in Los Angeles, Pasadena and Santa Cruz. She went on a vacation when she was young to Santa Cruz and later as an adult was haunted by the memories of her childhood. The family was later attacked by the doppelgangers which made them change their character to Red which later overthrew them.

Lupita Nyong’o Black Panther

Lupita potrayed a starring role of Nakia in the 2018 American Superhero film which is based on the character by Marvel Comic sharing the same name. The film was written by Joe Robert Cole, produced by Kevin Feige and directed by Ryan Coogler.

She played Nakia who was the former lover of T’Challa and War Dog. She acted as an undercover spy for Wakanda hailing from the River Tribe. She began the film by film fighting and enslaving and rescuing women from Nigeria. She had trained judo, silat, jujitsu and Filipino martial arts.

Lupita Nyong’o Oscars

Nyong’o is the first Actress in Africa, Kenyan and Mexican actress to win the Oscar Award and also the 15th actress to win an Oscar due to her performance in a feature debut film.

Lupita Nyong’o Movies

• 2008 – East River as F
• 2013 – 12 Years a Slave as Patsey
• 2014 – Non-Stop as Gwen Lloyd
• 2015 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Maz Kanata
• 2016 – The Jungle Book as Raksha (voice)
• 2016 – Queen of Katwe as Nakku Harriet
• 2017 – Star Wars: The Last Jedi as Maz Kanata
• 2018 – Black Panther as Nakia
• 2019 – Little Monsters as Miss Audrey Caroline
• 2019 – Us as Adelaide Wilson / Red
• 2019 – Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as Maz Kanata
• 2020 – Black Is King as Herself
• 2021 – 355 as TBA

Lupita Nyong’o Book

In 2009, Lupita wrote a children’s fiction book which is about a young female who has great desire for her dark skin to be lighter. It follows the ultimate shadeism which is about discrimination with regards to skin color and love for oneself with all the natures that one has. The young girl was the darkest in her family which motivated her to have a lighter skin. Though, through the supernatural factors, she loved her darkest skin so much.

Lupita Nyong’o Awards

Throughout her acting career, she has been nominated for several awards and winning most of them. All her awards are listed in the following link.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lupita Nyong’o

Who is Lupita Nyong’o?

Lupita Nyong’o is a renowned Kenyan-Mexican Actress and Author. She is widely for being the daughter of Peter Anyang’ Nuong’o, a renowned Kenyan politician. She gained wide fame when she appeared in Black Panther as Nakia in 2018 and in US as Jordan Peele in 2019. Lupita began her profession in film industry as a Production Assistant progressed by her debut in 2008 on the East River film.

How old is Lupita Nyong’o?

Lupita is 37 years old as of 2020, she was born on 1 March 1983 in Mexico City, Mexico, North America. Her birth sign is Pisces.

How tall is Lupita Nyong’o?

Nyong’o stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) and weighs 112 lbs (51 kg). She has a body measurement of 34-24-37 inches with black hair and dark brown eyes.

Is Lupita Nyong’o married?

Not yet, though she is currently in a relationship with Trevor Noah, a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor and television host. As of 15 December 2019, their fans urged them to get married. Furthermore, we are all waiting for that as well.

How much is Lupita Nyong’o worth?

She has an approximate net worth of $8 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the film and creative entertainment industry.

Where does Nyong’o live?

She is a resident of New York City, United States of America, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Lupita dead or alive?

She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Nyong’o now?

Lupita is still an active participant in the film and creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly or unreleased film 355, which will be released on 15 January 2021 in the United States and later dates in other countries. Watch the following trailer.

Lupita Nyong’o Social Media Contacts

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• Facebook
• YouTube
• Tiktok
• Website

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