Naya Rivera (1987–2020) |
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Naya Rivera was born on January 12, 1987 in Valencia, California, USA as Naya Marie Rivera. She was an actress, known for Glee (2009), The Royal Family (1991) and The Master of Disguise (2002). She was married to Ryan Dorsey. She died on July 8, 2020 in Ventura, California.
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Born:in Valencia, California, USADied:(age 33) in Ventura, California, USA |
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Actress (27 credits)
Actress (27 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
The 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 (6 credits)
Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (57 credits)
Self (57 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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Stage: Appeared (as "Keila") in Mark E. Swinton's "U Don't Know Me: The Musical", Los Angeles, CA. 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)
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