This beautiful Kenyan actress who is originally from Mexico won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as "Patsey" in the movie, "12 Years a Slave".
On top of the fact that I was blown away that she is MY AGE (31) earning this level of accolades, the fact that she was trained at Yale University and is not only in a top rank of acting at this point, but she's quickly becoming a fashion icon too!
That's why I am a firm believer that hard work, persistence and faith will bring you to so many places you never dreamed of going. She landed this role out of over the 1,000 women who auditioned.
She also spoke out at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon just a few days ago (2.27.14) in LA on black beauty. She told the story of how a fan wrote her a letter saying that seeing her on Essence's cover gave her a new found perspective of her own beauty.
The amount of inspiration from this beautiful woman is immeasurable. Her spirit and poise are elements of a legend in the making. I applaud her accomplishments and look forward to so much more from her.
LUPITA FOR THE DAMN WIN!!!!!!
