I was raised in Kenya,and I always wanted to be an actress from when I was really,really,little,but the first time I thought it was something that I could make a career of,was when I watched 'The Colour Purple.' I think I was nine, maybe,and I saw people that looked like me. I hope that my presence on your screen and my face in magazines may lead you,young girls on a beautiful journey. That you will feel the validation of external beauty,but also get to the deeper business. -🌟Lupita Nyong'o🌟