Talking about people who are putting Africa’s name on the map. Lupita Nyong’o is a Kenyan actress and filmmaker. She made her American film debut in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, as Patsey. 36NG celebrates young Africans who are doing the continent proud around the world and we would be featuring posts like these from time to time.
Five rising actors have been nominated for this years EE Rising Star Award of The British Academy Film Awards which according to the academy is a category that represents five actors and actresses who have demonstrated exceptional talent, and are destined to be bright stars in the future of cinema.
Kenya’s Lupita Nyong’o is one of the five (5) actors nominated this year while other actors include Dane Dehaan (Kill Your Darlings), George Mackay (Sunshine on Leith), Will Poulter (We Are The Millers), Léa Seydoux (Blue is The Warmest Colour).
Voting is open to the public and you can cast your Here!
Here’s the video of Stephen Fry announcing the 2014 EE Rising Stars.
The winner of this category will be announced at The EE British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 16 February 2014.
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