Lupita Nyong’o  was born in 1983, Mexico City – Mexico, she was raised in Kenya But schooled in the United States of America. Lupita is a graduate of the Yale University Drama Acting Program, where she had her formal education in acting. She is the second of six children and it is a Kenyan tradition to name a child after the events of the day, so her parents named her Lupita.Her father, Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o, is currently a senator in Kenya. Lupita’s film debut was playing “Patsey” in 12 Years a Slave (2013),directed by Steve McQueen. She was also a lead character in MTV’s award-winning drama series, Shuga(2009). She is already making headlines on the red carpet with her unique, elegant style. 2014 will be a big year for Lupita Nyong’o and  her  nominations  for different categories at different awards  elaborates this statement.