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As a baby, Rivera appeared in commercials for ], but her first significant acting job was at the age of four when she starred as Hillary Winston in the ] produced sitcom '']'' in 1991.<ref name="ngtv2009" /> Between 1992 and 2002, she had small roles in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. In 2002 she also appeared in the music video for ]'s "]". She was hired for a single-episode guest appearance on '']'' in 2002, but was brought back to work on a further five episodes.<ref name="Simpson2009" /> She was later featured in single episodes of '']'' and '']''.<ref name="ngtv2009" /><ref name="Steinberg" /> As a baby, Rivera appeared in commercials for ], but her first significant acting job was at the age of four when she starred as Hillary Winston in the ] produced sitcom '']'' in 1991.<ref name="ngtv2009" /> Between 1992 and 2002, she had small roles in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. In 2002 she also appeared in the music video for ]'s "]". She was hired for a single-episode guest appearance on '']'' in 2002, but was brought back to work on a further five episodes.<ref name="Simpson2009" /> She was later featured in single episodes of '']'' and '']''.<ref name="ngtv2009" /><ref name="Steinberg" />


In 2009, Rivera was cast as Cheerios cheerleading squad member Santana Lopez on ]'s musical comedy series '']'', about a high school ]. Rivera's character comes off as a cold-hearted and vicious cheerleader, who often shows her softer side to fellow cheerleader Brittany (played by ]). Rivera auditioned for the opportunity "to sing, dance and act all in the same show," and because she was a fan of co-creator ]'s previous work on '']''.<ref name="Steinberg" /> Rivera drew on her own high school experience of unpopularity to prepare for the role, as well as watching films such as '']'' to "really get in the zone and feel like a bitchy Sophomore".<ref name="Naya">{{cite web |url=http://starrymag.com/content.asp?ID=4317&CATEGORY=INTERVIEWS |title=Naya Rivera - Filled With Glee |last=Steinberg|first=Jamie |date=May 2009 |work=Starry Constellation Magazine |accessdate=June 2, 2009}}</ref> She has described Santana as "your typical high school cheerleader, for the most part,"<ref name="Naya"/> explaining: "She's really mean and loves boys. She's really witty so I love playing her."<ref name="Naya"/> She has characterized Santana as "a bit of a bad girl" who is "really snarky and always has these really witty one-liners she throws out there."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/2009/09/twist-chats-with-glees-naya-ri.html|title=TWIST Chats With Glee's Naya Rivera|date=September 15, 2009|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> Rivera enjoys the fact Santana is competitive and headstrong as she herself shares those traits, but dislikes Santana's mean streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodthewriteway.com/2009/03/meet-cory-monteith-naya-rivera-of-glee.html|title=Meet Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera of Glee|last=Simpson|first=Melody|date=March 17, 2009|publisher=Hollywood the Write Way|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> She finds the show's pacing challenging, especially the dancing, and commented in June 2009 that her most memorable moment on ''Glee'' was performing the Cheerios' glee club audition piece, "]".<ref name="Naya"/> Santana played a more prominent part in the last nine episodes of ''Glee''{{'s}} first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2009/12/03/naya-rivera-from-glee-talks-santana-singing-and-spencer-pratt/|title=Naya Rivera From 'Glee' Talks Santana, Singing and Spencer Pratt|first=Stacy|last=Ninojosa|date=December 3, 2009|publisher=Just So You Know|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> Rivera commented: "Santana's been wreaking havoc with people's boyfriends and people's babies and teachers—she's the high school terror, and she's going to continue to be the villain."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b157944_spoiler_chat_jenny_humphrey_gossip_girl.html|title=Spoiler Chat: Is Jenny Humphrey a Gossip Girl Homewrecker?|last=Dos Santos|first=Kristin|authorlink=Kristin Dos Santos|date=December 14, 2009|publisher=]|accessdate=December 18, 2009}}</ref> As of the season 2 episode "Sexy" Santana has begun questioning her sexual orientation, admitting to her best friend Brittany that she is in love with her. In 2009, Rivera was cast as Cheerios cheerleading squad member Santana Lopez on ]'s musical comedy series '']'', about a high school ]. Rivera's character comes off as a cold-hearted and vicious cheerleader, who often shows her softer side to fellow cheerleader Brittany (played by ]). Rivera auditioned for the opportunity "to sing, dance and act all in the same show," and because she was a fan of co-creator ]'s previous work on '']''.<ref name="Steinberg" /> Rivera drew on her own high school experience of unpopularity to prepare for the role, as well as watching films such as '']'' to "really get in the zone and feel like a bitchy Sophomore".<ref name="Naya">{{cite web |url=http://starrymag.com/content.asp?ID=4317&CATEGORY=INTERVIEWS |title=Naya Rivera - Filled With Glee |last=Steinberg|first=Jamie |date=May 2009 |work=Starry Constellation Magazine |accessdate=June 2, 2009}}</ref> She has described Santana as "your typical high school cheerleader, for the most part,"<ref name="Naya"/> explaining: "She's really mean and loves boys. She's really witty so I love playing her."<ref name="Naya"/> She has characterized Santana as "a bit of a bad girl" who is "really snarky and always has these really witty one-liners she throws out there."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.twistmagazine.com/2009/09/twist-chats-with-glees-naya-ri.html|title=TWIST Chats With Glee's Naya Rivera|date=September 15, 2009|work=]|publisher=]|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> Rivera enjoys the fact Santana is competitive and headstrong as she herself shares those traits, but dislikes Santana's mean streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodthewriteway.com/2009/03/meet-cory-monteith-naya-rivera-of-glee.html|title=Meet Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera of Glee|last=Simpson|first=Melody|date=March 17, 2009|publisher=Hollywood the Write Way|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> She finds the show's pacing challenging, especially the dancing, and commented in June 2009 that her most memorable moment on ''Glee'' was performing the Cheerios' glee club audition piece, "]".<ref name="Naya"/> Santana played a more prominent part in the last nine episodes of ''Glee''{{'s}} first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jsyk.com/2009/12/03/naya-rivera-from-glee-talks-santana-singing-and-spencer-pratt/|title=Naya Rivera From 'Glee' Talks Santana, Singing and Spencer Pratt|first=Stacy|last=Ninojosa|date=December 3, 2009|publisher=Just So You Know|accessdate=18 December 2009}}</ref> Rivera commented: "Santana's been wreaking havoc with people's boyfriends and people's babies and teachers—she's the high school terror, and she's going to continue to be the villain."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b157944_spoiler_chat_jenny_humphrey_gossip_girl.html|title=Spoiler Chat: Is Jenny Humphrey a Gossip Girl Homewrecker?|last=Dos Santos|first=Kristin|authorlink=Kristin Dos Santos|date=December 14, 2009|publisher=]|accessdate=December 18, 2009}}</ref>


In 2010 Rivera made the Maxim Hot 100 list, coming in at number 61.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.maxim.com/girls/girls-of-maxim/90798/my-first-time-naya-rivera.html| title = My First Time: Naya Rivera Pictures&nbsp;– 1 of 3&nbsp;– Maxim Girls Photo Gallery| work = Maxim Online| first = Maxim Staff| accessdate = July 9, 2010}}</ref> In 2010 Rivera made the Maxim Hot 100 list, coming in at number 61.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.maxim.com/girls/girls-of-maxim/90798/my-first-time-naya-rivera.html| title = My First Time: Naya Rivera Pictures&nbsp;– 1 of 3&nbsp;– Maxim Girls Photo Gallery| work = Maxim Online| first = Maxim Staff| accessdate = July 9, 2010}}</ref>

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Naya Rivera
Rivera at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2010.
Born (1987-01-12) January 12, 1987 (age 37)
Valencia, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, model
Years active1991–present

Naya Rivera (pronounced N-eye-ah Rivera; born January 12, 1987) is an American actress and singer known for her role in the musical comedy television series Glee, as cheerleader Santana Lopez.

Early life

Rivera was raised in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California and has lived in or around Los Angeles for most of her life. At eight or nine months old, she began to be represented by the same talent agent as her mother, who had moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling. She took up songwriting at the age of 15.

Career

As a baby, Rivera appeared in commercials for Kmart, but her first significant acting job was at the age of four when she starred as Hillary Winston in the Eddie Murphy produced sitcom The Royal Family in 1991. Between 1992 and 2002, she had small roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, Live Shot, Baywatch, Smart Guy, House Blend, Even Stevens and The Master of Disguise. In 2002 she also appeared in the music video for B2K's "Why I Love You". She was hired for a single-episode guest appearance on The Bernie Mac Show in 2002, but was brought back to work on a further five episodes. She was later featured in single episodes of 8 Simple Rules and CSI: Miami.

In 2009, Rivera was cast as Cheerios cheerleading squad member Santana Lopez on Fox's musical comedy series Glee, about a high school glee club. Rivera's character comes off as a cold-hearted and vicious cheerleader, who often shows her softer side to fellow cheerleader Brittany (played by Heather Morris). Rivera auditioned for the opportunity "to sing, dance and act all in the same show," and because she was a fan of co-creator Ryan Murphy's previous work on Nip/Tuck. Rivera drew on her own high school experience of unpopularity to prepare for the role, as well as watching films such as Mean Girls to "really get in the zone and feel like a bitchy Sophomore". She has described Santana as "your typical high school cheerleader, for the most part," explaining: "She's really mean and loves boys. She's really witty so I love playing her." She has characterized Santana as "a bit of a bad girl" who is "really snarky and always has these really witty one-liners she throws out there." Rivera enjoys the fact Santana is competitive and headstrong as she herself shares those traits, but dislikes Santana's mean streak. She finds the show's pacing challenging, especially the dancing, and commented in June 2009 that her most memorable moment on Glee was performing the Cheerios' glee club audition piece, "I Say a Little Prayer". Santana played a more prominent part in the last nine episodes of Glee's first season. Rivera commented: "Santana's been wreaking havoc with people's boyfriends and people's babies and teachers—she's the high school terror, and she's going to continue to be the villain."

In 2010 Rivera made the Maxim Hot 100 list, coming in at number 61.

Personal life

Rivera is of half Puerto Rican, quarter African American, and German descent. Rivera is an avid reader and dedicates time to various charitable organizations. According to Rivera, "My passion for music is one of my greatest loves." Like on Glee, Rivera is best friends in real life with co-star Heather Morris. Rivera's brother, Mychal Rivera, has started as tight end for the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 The Master of Disguise Captain America Kid
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1991–1992 The Royal Family Hillary Winston Regular role
1992–1993 Family Matters Gwendolyn Episodes: "Just One Date", "Heart Strings", "Mama's Wedding"
1993 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Cindy Episode: Bundle of Joy"
1995 Live Shot Ann Episode: "Another Day, Another Story"
1996 Baywatch Willa Episode: "Scorcher"
1997–1999 Smart Guy Kelly
Tanya		 Episodes: "Baby, It's You and You and You", "Never Too Young"
2002 House Blend Chloe Television pilot
2002 Even Stevens Charlene Episode: "Short Story"
2002–2006 The Bernie Mac Show Donna Recurring role
2004 8 Simple Rules Nice Girl Episode: "Halloween"
2008 CSI: Miami Rachel Calvado Episode: "Power Trip"
2009–present Glee Santana Lopez Season 1: recurring cast member
Season 2: regular cast member
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (shared with Glee cast)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Group (shared with Glee cast)

See also

References

  1. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: We Chat with GLEE's Naya Rivera". Nice Girls TV. March 12, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
  2. ^ Simpson, Melody (March 17, 2009). "Meet Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera of Glee". Hollywood the Write Way. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
  3. ^ Steinberg, Jamie. "Naya Rivera: Filled with Glee". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved January 8, 2010.
  4. ^ Steinberg, Jamie (May 2009). "Naya Rivera - Filled With Glee". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
  5. "TWIST Chats With Glee's Naya Rivera". Twist. Bauer Publishing. September 15, 2009. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
  6. Simpson, Melody (March 17, 2009). "Meet Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera of Glee". Hollywood the Write Way. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
  7. Ninojosa, Stacy (December 3, 2009). "Naya Rivera From 'Glee' Talks Santana, Singing and Spencer Pratt". Just So You Know. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
  8. Dos Santos, Kristin (December 14, 2009). "Spoiler Chat: Is Jenny Humphrey a Gossip Girl Homewrecker?". E! Online. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
  9. "My First Time: Naya Rivera Pictures – 1 of 3 – Maxim Girls Photo Gallery". Maxim Online. Retrieved July 9, 2010. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  10. Hinojosa, Stacy (2009-12-03). "Naya Rivera From 'Glee' Talks Santana, Singing and Spencer Pratt". Jsyk.com. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  11. All About Naya Rivera
  12. "Glee's Summer Fun". OK! US edition. Northern & Shell North America. July 19, 2010. pp. 50–51. issue #29.
  13. Tennessee tight end Glee'd for sister who plays Santana Lopez

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