Did Lupita Nyong O won an Oscar for us?

Nyong’o, too, is a winner: She won Best Supporting Actress for her feature film debut in 12 Years a Slave. That may have stayed the Academy’s hand from nominating her again.

Why did Lupita Nyongo win an Oscar?

Nyong’o—who became the first African to win an Oscar when she accepted the award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a slave named Patsey in Steve McQueen’s historical film 12 Years a Slave—got candid about what that moment was like.

Did Lupita Nyong O won an Oscar for her first ever role?

She won her first Academy Award for her feature film debut in 12 Years a Slave (2013), where she became the first Kenyan and Mexican actress to win the award.

How many awards has Lupita Nyong O won?

Nyong’o was nominated for several awards for 12 Years a Slave, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, including Best Supporting Actress, which she won.

Can Lupita Nyong o speak Spanish?

Lupita Nyong’o is a self-proclaimed Mexican-Kenyan (the actress was born in Mexico), so of course when she was offered the opportunity to show off her amazing Spanish-speaking skills on Mexico’s Sesame Street, she did not hesitate.