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She was also the lead in MTV's award-winning drama series, Shuga (2009), appeared in the thriller Non-Stop (2014) and had roles in the big-budget films Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) and The Jungle Book (2016).
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See Lupita Nyong'o full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch Lupita Nyong'o's latest movies and tv shows.
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- 12 Years a Slave (2013) Adapted from Solomon Northup’s harrowing memoir, Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave is a powerful historical drama starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as Northup.
- Black Panther And Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2018, 2022) In Ryan Coogler’s groundbreaking, beautifully designed superhero blockbuster Black Panther, Lupita Nyong’o plays Nakia, an undercover Wakandan agent and former lover of T’Challa.
- Us (2019) Jordan Peele’s sophomore directorial feature Us is full of hidden meanings, and the movie hinges on Nyong’o’s incredible dual lead performance.
- Star Wars Sequel Trilogy (2015, 2017, 2019) Lupita Nyong’o movies succeed best when the actor is put right in the middle of the story. Unfortunately, in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and the Rise of Skywalker, Nyong’o is only given a few scenes as the CGI character Maz Kanata.
Nyong'o's career progressed with her role as Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero films Black Panther (2018) and its sequel (2022) and her starring roles in the horror films Us (2019) and A Quiet Place: Day One (2024). Aside from acting, Nyong'o supports historic preservation.
Jul 1, 2024 · Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is one of the most exciting young acting talents around. Her best movies include A Quiet Place: Day One, Us, and Non-Stop.
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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).
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Nov 18, 2022 · In honor of the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which sees the actress reprise her role from one of the best Marvel movies to date, we have put together a list of Lupita...
