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“I can speak of actors that I love. I love Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis, her tenacity. I love Charlize Theron. She's so surprising and so exhilarating, the kinds of projects she takes on. Marion Cotillard as well.”

Quote by Lupita Nyong'o

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Lupita Nyong'o, born on March 1, 1983, is a renowned film actress from Kenya. She gained international acclaim for her outstanding performance in '12 Years a Slave', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming a prominent figure among African-American actresses. more

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