**Lupita Nyong'o** (born 1983) is a Kenyan-Mexican actress, acclaimed for her versatility and intensity.

She rose to global prominence and won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her poignant role as Patsy in the historical drama *12 Years a Slave* (2013). Since then, she has cemented her career with significant roles in various productions.

She is known for portraying Dora Milaje agent Nakia in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably in *Black Panther* (2018) and *Wakanda Forever* (2022). She showcased her acting depth with the dual lead role in Jordan Peele's horror thriller *Us* (2019), and provided the voice and motion-capture for the character of Maz Kanata in several *Star Wars* films.

Her typical roles often include resilient, strong, and complex women who confront extreme challenges with grace and emotional fortitude.