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When Naya was 17, she loved The Simple Life (2003-2007) and all she wanted to do was be like Paris Hilton. She convinced her dad to let her get a little dog like Paris, whom she named "Kally". See more trivia »

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Naya Marie Rivera
in Valencia, California, USA
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Filmography

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2013/II Home (post-production)
Vera
 
2013 Glee Live! at Radio City Music Hall (video) (post-production)
Santana Lopez
 
2009-2013 Glee (TV series)
Santana Lopez / Artie Abrams
– All or Nothing (2013) … Santana Lopez
– Wonder-ful (2013) … Santana Lopez (credit only)
– Lights Out (2013) … Santana Lopez
– Sweet Dreams (2013) … Santana Lopez (credit only)
– Shooting Star (2013) … Santana Lopez (credit only)
See all 88 episodes »
 
2009 Glee: Director's Cut Pilot Episode (video)
Santana Lopez
 
2009 Frankenhood
Hottie (as Naya Maria Rivera)
 
2008 CSI: Miami (TV series)
Rachel Calvado
– Power Trip (2008) … Rachel Calvado
 
2002-2006 The Bernie Mac Show (TV series)
Donna
– It's Never as Bad as the First Time (2006) … Donna
– What Would Jason Do? (2006) … Donna
– Fantasy Football (2006) … Donna
– Car Wars (2005) … Donna
– The Big Payback (2005) … Donna
See all 11 episodes »
 
2004 8 Simple Rules (TV series)
Nice Girl
– Halloween (2004) … Nice Girl
 
2003 Soul Food (TV series)
Lauryn
– Nobody's Child (2003) … Lauryn
– Truth's Consequences (2003) … Lauryn
 
2002 The Master of Disguise
Captain America Kid
 
2002 Even Stevens (TV series)
Charlene
– Short Story (2002) … Charlene
 
2002 House Blend (TV movie)
Chloe
 
1997-1999 Smart Guy (TV series)
Kelly / Tanya
– Never Too Young (1999) … Kelly
– Baby, It's You and You and You (1997) … Tanya
 
1996 Baywatch (TV series)
Willa
– Scorcher (1996) … Willa
 
1995 Live Shot (TV series)
Ann
– Another Day, Another Story (1995) … Ann
 
1992-1993 Family Matters (TV series)
Gwendolyn
– Mama's Wedding (1993) … Gwendolyn
– Heart Strings (1993) … Gwendolyn
– Just One Date (1992) … Gwendolyn
 
1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series)
Cindy
– Bundle of Joy (1993) … Cindy
 
1991-1992 The Royal Family (TV series)
Hillary Winston
– Mo' Money (1992) … Hillary Winston
– The Frame Game (1992) … Hillary Winston
– Hello, I Must Be Going (1992) … Hillary Winston
– Status, Bro (1992) … Hillary Winston
– The Sneakin' Deacon (1992) … Hillary Winston
See all 15 episodes »
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (3 titles)
2009-2013 Glee (TV series)
– Feud (2013) (performer: "Cold Hearted" - uncredited)
– Diva (2013) (performer: "Nutbush City Limits" - uncredited, "Girl on Fire" - uncredited, "Make No Mistake She's Mine" - uncredited)
– Naked (2013) (performer: "Love Song" - uncredited)
– Thanksgiving (2012) (performer: "Homeward Bound/Home" - uncredited, "Come See About Me" - uncredited)
– Glease (2012) (performer: "There are Worse Things I Could Do" - uncredited)
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2011 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (documentary) (performer: "Don't Stop Believin", "Empire State of Mind", "Valerie", "River Deep, Mountain High", "Loser Like Me")
 
2010 The X Factor (TV series)
– Episode #7.28 (2010) (performer: "Don't Stop Believin'")
 
Show ShowSelf (22 titles)
2013 The Talk (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 20 March 2013 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode #9.35 (2013) … Herself - Guest
 
2013 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Nominee (uncredited)
 
2012 2012 ALMA Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Winner: Favorite TV Actress - Comedy
 
2012 The Glee Project (TV series)
Herself
– Sexuality (2012) … Herself
 
2012 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 2011 ALMA Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2011 Guesting on Glee (video documentary short)
Herself - Santana Lopez
 
2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 11 August 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (documentary)
Santana
 
2011 The Wendy Williams Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 12 April 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 CMT Insider (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 19 February 2011 (2011) … Herself
 
2011 The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2011 17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 
2011 The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2011 Nuthin' But a Glee Thang (short)
Herself
 
2010 The X Factor (TV series)
Herself - Special Guest / Santana Lopez
– Episode #7.28 (2010) … Santana Lopez (as The Cast of Glee) / Herself - Special Guest (as The Cast of Glee)
 
2010 Stand Up to Cancer (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 8 September 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2010 Teen Choice Awards 2010 (TV special)
Herself
 
2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 7 April 2010 (2010) … Herself
 
2009 78th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2011 Stevie Nicks Goes Glee (video documentary short)
Santana Lopez (uncredited)
 
2011 Glee Encore (video)
Santana Lopez
 

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The Glee Project: Season 2: Episode 3 -- The contenders talk about how they?re going to channel vulnerability in the booth today. Entertainment Tonight: : -- The 2013 GLAAD Awards brought out the LGBTQ elite and the community's biggest allies - interestingly, Glee stars Darren Criss and Naya Rivera qualify for both categories as the straight, but not narrow, actors play two of TV's most beloved gay characters. Glee: The 3D Concert Movie -- A documentary shot during the Glee Live! In Concert! summer 2011 tour.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2007) Stage: Appeared (as "Keila") in Mark Swinton's "U Don't Know Me: The Musical", US national tour. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 7 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Cast of Glee | Naya Maria Rivera

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on paying her dues] I think it's important to be able to say that you did live a normal life and struggled to make ends meet. It all has to do with work ethic and how I apply myself to my awesome job now. I've always been used to working because I've been working since I was four. See more »

Trivia:

When Naya was 17, she loved The Simple Life (2003-2007) and all she wanted to do was be like Paris Hilton. She convinced her dad to let her get a little dog like Paris, whom she named "Kally". See more »

Trademark:

Naturally pouty lips See more »

Nickname:

Nay Nay See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn