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* MamaBear: A very tragic case, as she and her son Josey both went swimming while the boat was unanchored, and it quickly drifted away from them. Naya used every last ounce of strength to catch up to the boat and get Josey back on board, but then had no energy left to save herself and drowned.

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* MamaBear: A very tragic case, case. As far as the police are concerned, she and gave her life for her son Josey both Josey. They went swimming while in the lake and left the boat was unanchored, untethered and it quickly they drifted away from them. it. She wasn’t wearing a life jacket. They think Naya used every last ounce of strength to catch up to the boat and get Josey back on board, but then had no energy left to save herself and drowned.drowned. Since four year olds aren’t the best witnesses, there’s no way to know for certain what exactly happened.
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* MamaBear: A very tragic case, as she and her son Josey both went swimming while the boat was unanchored, and it quickly drifted away from them. Naya used every last ounce of strength to catch up to the boat and get Josey back on board, but then had no energy left to save herself and drowned.
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This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. They believe that she used her last bit of energy to put her son back on the boat, giving her life for him. Her body was found on July 13, 2020, seven years to the date her ''Glee'' co-star Creator/CoryMonteith was found dead, serving as a tragic coincidence.

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This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. They believe that she and her son got flipped overboard by a current and she used her last bit of energy to put her son get him back on the boat, giving her life for him.before she drowned. Her body was found on July 13, 2020, seven years to the date her ''Glee'' co-star Creator/CoryMonteith was found dead, serving as a tragic coincidence.
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This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. Her body was found on July 13, 2020, seven years to the date her ''Glee'' co-star Creator/CoryMonteith was found dead, serving as a tragic coincidence.

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This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. They believe that she used her last bit of energy to put her son back on the boat, giving her life for him. Her body was found on July 13, 2020, seven years to the date her ''Glee'' co-star Creator/CoryMonteith was found dead, serving as a tragic coincidence.
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Naya Marie Rivera (January 12, 1987 - July 13, 2020) was an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (January 12, 1987 - July 13, 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987; disappeared July 8, 2020) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January (January 12, 1987; disappeared 1987 - July 8, 13, 2020) is was an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.



This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. While her body has not yet been found, the authorities officially announced that she is presumed dead, and all rescue attempts would become recovery attempts.

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This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. While her Her body has not yet been found, was found on July 13, 2020, seven years to the authorities officially announced that she is presumed date her ''Glee'' co-star Creator/CoryMonteith was found dead, and all rescue attempts would become recovery attempts.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987, disappeared July 8th 2020) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987, 1987; disappeared July 8th 8, 2020) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) 1987, disappeared July 8th 2020) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987 in Santa Clarita, California) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987 in Santa Clarita, California) 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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Tragically, Naya disappeared while out on a boating trip on Lake Piru with her son on July 8, 2020. An unknown person called the authorities upon seeing her son (four years old at the time) alone on board the boat. Fortunately, the child was unharmed and quickly brought to other family members, but he reported that he and his mother had gone swimming in the lake, and she never got back into the boat. He had a life jacket on, but she had not been wearing one.

This quickly led to a search of the lake and the surrounding areas for Naya, and the hashtag [=#PrayForNaya=] going viral as fans and friends hoped for her safe return. Unfortunately, the police found nothing, and it was soon concluded that she had likely died via accidental drowning. While her body has not yet been found, the authorities officially announced that she is presumed dead, and all rescue attempts would become recovery attempts.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) 1987 in Santa Clarita, California) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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* BiTheWay: Responded to the statement that bisexual women are more susceptible to mental illness than lesbians with "no wonder I'm so crazy, this solves it all".
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, locations, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie.
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Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in the nineties and the aughts. In the late aughts, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Latina roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

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Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the talent agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in the nineties and the aughts. In the late aughts, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Latina roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.
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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

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Naya Marie Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

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Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties the nineties and TheNoughties. the aughts. In the later Noughties, late aughts, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic Latina roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.
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* {{Typecasting}}: As the cute black girl when young. Since, she has play several different kind of Hispanic.

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* {{Typecasting}}: As the cute black girl when young. Since, she has play played several different kind of Hispanic.
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'''Naya Marie Rivera''' (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

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'''Naya Naya Marie Rivera''' Rivera (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

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* BiTheWay[=/=]AmbiguouslyBi: Responded to the statement that bisexual women are more susceptible to mental illness than lesbians with "no wonder I'm so crazy, this solves it all".

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* BiTheWay[=/=]AmbiguouslyBi: BiTheWay: Responded to the statement that bisexual women are more susceptible to mental illness than lesbians with "no wonder I'm so crazy, this solves it all".



* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Whilst Santana is a bitch, and though there are accounts claiming that Rivera is difficult to work with, the actress is typically reported to be a kind person.



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'''Naya Marie Rivera Dorsey''' (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

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'''Naya Marie Rivera Dorsey''' (known professionally as Naya Rivera) Rivera''' (born January 12, 1987) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.
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Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1991, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three [=ALMA=] Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).

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Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1991, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the [[UsefulNotes/GiffoniHonorees Giffoni Award Award]] (2013); and three [=ALMA=] Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).



* RomanceOnTheSet: Reportedly had a short-lived fling with ''Glee'' co-star Mark Salling, as well as a longer relationship with the series' co-writer Matthew Hodgson.

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* RomanceOnTheSet: Reportedly had Had a short-lived fling with ''Glee'' co-star Mark Salling, as well as a longer relationship with the series' co-writer Matthew Hodgson.
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Naya Marie Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

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Naya '''Naya Marie Rivera-Dorsey Rivera Dorsey''' (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the [[Advertising/{{MAndMs}} M&M's commercials.commercials]]. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.
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Naya Marie Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Columbia. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

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Naya Marie Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your age, tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Columbia.Creator/ColumbiaRecords. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Whilst Santana is a bitch, and though there are accounts claiming that Rivera is difficult to work with, the actress is typically reported to be a kind person.


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* ReactionShot: Possibly something that got her promoted from the background on ''Glee'', the use of her reactions as gifs in replacement for a response on the Internet is phenomenal. No list or forum would be complete without them.

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Naya Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez and utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Columbia. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1992, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three [=ALMA=] Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).

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Naya Marie Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a nanny, a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez and Lopez, utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Columbia. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1992, 1991, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three [=ALMA=] Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).



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* AwardSnub: Though she has her helping of awards, was never nominated as an actress on any major platform for her work on ''Series/{{Glee}}''.
* BiTheWay[=/=]AmbiguouslyBi: Responded to the statement that bisexual women are more susceptible to mental illness than lesbians with "no wonder I'm so crazy, this solves it all".
* FanNickname: "Nay-Nay" and "Snixx" are nicknames of her own that fans have taken to referring to her as.
* PlatonicLifePartners: Is very close with Creator/KevinMcHale (her "little bee") and Creator/HeatherMorris from ''Series/{{Glee}}'', but only in a friendly way.
* RomanceOnTheSet: Reportedly had a short-lived fling with ''Glee'' co-star Mark Salling, as well as a longer relationship with the series' co-writer Matthew Hodgson.
* TheSouthpaw
* SpicyLatina
* {{Typecasting}}: As the cute black girl when young. Since, she has play several different kind of Hispanic.

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She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1992, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three {=ALMA=} Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).

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She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1992, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three {=ALMA=} [=ALMA=] Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).



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She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera.

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She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera.
Rivera. She was first nominated for her acting in 1992, and has since won a [[UsefulNotes/UnionsInHollywood Screen Actors Guild]] Award (2010); a Gay People's Choice Award (2010) and a People's Choice Award (2014); the Giffoni Award (2013); and three {=ALMA=} Awards -- two for music, one for acting (2011 & 2012).



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* ''Series/LiveShot'', ''Live Shot'', Ann (1995)



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* ''Series/TheJersey'', ''The Jersey'', background (1999)



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* ''WesternAnimation/TheNaughtyList'', Sparkle (2013)
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* ''Film/AtTheDevilsDoor'', ''At The Devil's Door'', Vera (2014)



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Naya Rivera-Dorsey (known professionally as Naya Rivera) is an American actress, singer, and model. Depending on your tastes and location, she can be best known for her work as a child star, her roles on ''Series/{{Glee}}'' or ''Series/DeviousMaids'', or her relationship with Music/BigSean. Or the M&M's commercials. She is also a song- and screen-writer. Rivera has also been known professionally as Naya Marie, and Naya Maria, Rivera.

Born in California in 1987, she was signed to the agency that represented her mother at a young age. Being half-black and predominantly displaying these characteristics in childhood, she consistently took lead and recurring black roles in TheNineties and TheNoughties. In the later Noughties, Rivera's lead roles diminished and she instead took up work as a Hooters girl and a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch, before returning to acting by auditioning for ''Series/{{Glee}}'' and more subsequent Hispanic roles after being cast as Santana Lopez and utilising her Latina half. Though initially in the background, her character was well liked and then promoted after the first season, despite well-publicised professional disagreements during the making of the show. Rivera also featured in the news for her documented relationship with rapper Music/BigSean, and their sudden break-up that led to her sudden marriage to old friend Ryan Dorsey in 2014 (and Sean's equally polemic relationship with Music/ArianaGrande). During this time, she also released her debut single ("Sorry") with Columbia. She has a son (Josey Hollis) with Dorsey, and has published an autobiography.

She has two younger siblings, her brother Mychal Rivera an Oakland Raiders tight end and sister the model Nickayla Rivera.

Commonly associated with Creator/HeatherMorris, Creator/KevinMcHale, Creator/DiannaAgron, Creator/LeaMichele, Creator/MaxAdler, and Creator/ChrisColfer.

!!Filmography
* ''Series/TheRoyalFamily'', Hillary Winston (1991-92)
* ''Series/TheFreshPrinceOfBelAir'', Cindy (1993)
* ''Series/FamilyMatters'', Gwendolyn (1992-93)
* ''Series/TheSinbadShow'', party extra (1993)
* ''Series/LiveShot'', Ann (1995)
* ''Series/{{Baywatch}}'', Willa (1996)
* ''Series/SmartGuy'', Kelly/Tanya (1997-1999)
* ''Series/TheJersey'', background (1999)
* ''House Blend'', Chloe (TV Movie, 2002)
* ''Series/EvenStevens'', Charlene (2002)
* ''Film/TheMasterOfDisguise'', Captain America kid (2002)
* Music/{{B2K}} music videos "Why I Love You", "1:47" (2002)
* Music video for "Supermassive Black Hole" with 2Cellos (2002)
* ''Series/SoulFood'', Lauryn (2003)
* ''Series/EightSimpleRules'', Nice Girl (2004)
* ''Series/TheBernieMacShow'', Donna (2002-2006)
* ''Series/{{Girlfriends}}'', Karin (2008)
* ''Series/CSIMiami'', Rachel Calvado (2008)
* ''Film/{{Frankenhood}}'', "Hottie" (2009)
* ''WesternAnimation/TheNaughtyList'', Sparkle (2013)
* ''Film/AtTheDevilsDoor'', Vera (2014)
* ''Series/{{Glee}}'', Santana Lopez (2009-15)
* ''Series/DeviousMaids'', Blanca Alvarez (2015)

!!Theatre
* ''Theatre/UDontKnowMe'', Keila, Los Angeles (2006)
* ''Theatre/UDontKnowMe'' National Tour, Keila (2006-07)

!!Hosting
* ''Series/PajamaRama'' (2002-04)
* ''Series/TheGleeProject'' (2012)
* ''Series/FashionPolice'' (2013)
* ''Series/TheView'' (2014-16)

!!Discography
* ''[[Music/{{Glee}} Glee Discography]]''
* "Sorry (feat. Music/BigSean)" (2013)[[note]]From an unreleased album.[[/note]]

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