Ten Things to Know About Lupita Nyong'o

The 12 Years a Slave star is Hollywood's new It girl.

Who's That Girl? - From her breakout role in 12 Years a Slave, which thrived at the box office in limited release and expands to more theaters this Friday, Lupita Nyong'o has become Hollywood's newest "It" girl. Talented, beautiful and stylish, we know we'll be seeing a lot more of Lupita on the big screen.   Our list of ten things to know about Lupita Nyong'o kicks off with her international roots. Though the gorgeous actress is of Kenyan descent and was raised in Kenya, she was actually born in Mexico. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Lupita Nyong'o in 12 Years a Slave - This Kenyan and Mexican beauty seemingly came out of nowhere and took Hollywood by storm with her style and talent. Nyong'o, a Yale graduate, made her film debut as the slave Patsey in Steve McQueen's gut-wrenching drama 12 Years a Slave, and is nominated for an Oscar for the part.
Oscar Dreams - As one of the most critically-lauded and buzzed-about films of the year, 12 Years a Slave is a virtual sure shot for some Academy Award nominations. More than a few insiders are convinced that Lupita has a chance at nabbing her first nod. Will her beginner's luck turn into Oscar gold? (Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images)Paying Her Dues - She may be new to town, but this isn't Lupita's first brush with Hollywood. The ingenue was Ralph Fiennes' production assistant during the filming of The Constant Gardener in Kenya, and also worked on Mira Nair's The Namesake while she was in college. (Photo: FOX Searchlight)

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Who's That Girl? - From her breakout role in 12 Years a Slave, which thrived at the box office in limited release and expands to more theaters this Friday, Lupita Nyong'o has become Hollywood's newest "It" girl. Talented, beautiful and stylish, we know we'll be seeing a lot more of Lupita on the big screen.  Our list of ten things to know about Lupita Nyong'o kicks off with her international roots. Though the gorgeous actress is of Kenyan descent and was raised in Kenya, she was actually born in Mexico. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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