Naya Rivera (1987–2020) |
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Naya Rivera was an Afro-Latina American actress, model and singer known for playing Santana Lopez from Glee and Hillary Winston from The Royal Family. She also was in The Master of Disguise, Baywatch, CSI: Miami, American Dad, Batman: The Long Halloween Parts 1 and 2, Even Stevens and The Bernie Mac Show.
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Born:in Valencia, California, USADied:(age 33) in Ventura, California, USA |
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Actress (28 credits)
Actress (28 credits)
2018-2019
Step Up: High Water
(TV Series)
Collette Jones
Collette Jones
- Hip-Hopera
(2019)
... Collette Jones
- Improvisation
(2019)
... Collette Jones
- Azonto
(2019)
... Collette Jones
- Attitude
(2019)
... Collette Jones
- Isolations
(2019)
... Collette Jones
2015
Devious Maids
(TV Series)
Blanca Alvarez
Blanca Alvarez
- The Turning Point
(2015)
... Blanca Alvarez
- The Awful Truth
(2015)
... Blanca Alvarez
- From Here to Eternity
(2015)
... Blanca Alvarez
- Awakenings
(2015)
... Blanca Alvarez
2009-2015
Glee
(TV Series)
Santana Lopez / Artie Abrams
Santana Lopez / Artie Abrams
- Dreams Come True
(2015)
... Santana Lopez
- A Wedding
(2015)
... Santana Lopez
- What the World Needs Now
(2015)
... Santana Lopez
- Jagged Little Tapestry
(2015)
... Santana Lopez
- Homecoming
(2015)
... Santana Lopez
2002-2006
Bernie Mac Show
(TV Series)
Donna
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
2003
Soul Food
(TV Series)
Lauryn
Lauryn
- Nobody's Child
(2003)
... Lauryn
- Truth's Consequences
(2003)
... Lauryn
1997-1999
Smart Guy
(TV Series)
Kelly / Tanya
Kelly / Tanya
- Never Too Young
(1999)
... Kelly
- Baby, It's You and You and You
(1997)
... Tanya
1993
The Sinbad Show
(TV Series)
Party Guest
Party Guest
- It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To
(1993)
... Party Guest
1992-1993
Family Matters
(TV Series)
Gwendolyn
Gwendolyn
- Mama's Wedding
(1993)
... Gwendolyn
- Heart Strings
(1993)
... Gwendolyn
- Just One Date
(1992)
... Gwendolyn
1991-1992
The Royal Family
(TV Series)
Hillary Winston
Hillary Winston
- The Big Stink
(1992)
... Hillary Winston
- Cocoa in Charge
(1992)
... Hillary Winston
- Mo' Money
(1992)
... Hillary Winston
- The Fame Game
(1992)
... Hillary Winston
- Hello, I Must Be Going
(1992)
... Hillary Winston
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Soundtrack (7 credits)
Soundtrack (7 credits)
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Thanks (10 credits)
Thanks (10 credits)
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Self (59 credits)
Self (59 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Release of her memoir, "Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up". See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 4 Articles | 4 Pictorials | 8 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
The Cast of Glee | Naya Rivera Dorsey | Naya Maria Rivera | Naya Marie RiveraHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)Spouse:
Ryan Dorsey (divorced) (1 child)Children:
Josey DorseyParents:
George Rivera
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