Naya 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.
Rivera was raised in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California and has lived in or around Los Angeles for most of her life. Rivera is of half Puerto Rican, quarter African, and quarter German descent. 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.
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. The show received positive reviews and high ratings initially, but when star Redd Foxx suffered a sudden heart attack on set the show never recovered and was soon canceled. Nonetheless, Rivera received a Young Artist Award nomination for her performance.
Between 1992 and 2002, she had small roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, Live Shot, Baywatch, Smart Guy, The Jersey, 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 between auditions and roles, Rivera worked odd jobs as a telemarketer, a nanny, and a greeter at an Abercrombie & Fitch store.
Naya Rivera - When I Was 17 (2010)
Naya Rivera - Sorry (Lyric Video) ft. Big Sean
Naya Rivera in 1080p HD - Interview
Naya Rivera Adresses Big Sean's Ex & "Sorry" Drama
Darren Criss & Naya Rivera - Valerie [Kids Inaugural Concert 2013]
GLEE - 10 Things You Didn't Know About Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera feat. Big Sean - Sorry
Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera Moments
Naya Rivera - Funny moments
Naya Rivera - Funny Moments
Is Big Seans 'I Don't F*ck With You' aimed at Naya Rivera?
Naya Rivera & Darren Criss: Rapid Fire | GLEE
Naya Rivera Opens Up About Santana, Glee Casting & Heather Morris' Baby!
Naya Rivera - When I Was 17 (2010)
Naya Rivera - Sorry (Lyric Video) ft. Big Sean
Naya Rivera in 1080p HD - Interview
Naya Rivera Adresses Big Sean's Ex & "Sorry" Drama
Darren Criss & Naya Rivera - Valerie [Kids Inaugural Concert 2013]
GLEE - 10 Things You Didn't Know About Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera feat. Big Sean - Sorry
Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera Moments
Naya Rivera - Funny moments
Naya Rivera - Funny Moments
Is Big Seans 'I Don't F*ck With You' aimed at Naya Rivera?
Naya Rivera & Darren Criss: Rapid Fire | GLEE
Naya Rivera Opens Up About Santana, Glee Casting & Heather Morris' Baby!
At the Devil's Door Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Naya Rivera Horror HD
Naya Rivera Hoping For A Boy
Ariana Grande Broke Up Naya Rivera & Big Sean?! Miley Threw Tantrum in NYC Hotel? (Rumor Patrol)
Glee - Naya Rivera on the Future of Santana and Brittany
Naya Rivera Devious Maids 301 Sub Esp
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Glee's Heather Morris is 'Excited' On-Screen Wife Naya Rivera is Pregnant!
Big Sean Opens Up About Exes Ariana Grande & Naya Rivera
Naya Royal Family
River Deep Mountain High - Naya Rivera and Amber Riley @ Glee Live, Manchester 22nd June 2011
Naya Rivera singing Silent Night @ Trevor Project Live 2012
Naya Rivera singing Say A Little Prayer
Someone like you Naya Rivera Amber Riley
Glee 3D Movie: Santana Lopez dances and sings Valerie - a tribute to the late, great Amy Winehouse
[Live] Naya Rivera ft. Darren Criss - Valerie [Kids Inaugural Concert 2013]
Darren Criss and Naya Rivera peforming "Valerie"
Naya Rivera Live Chat 08.05.2013 (WITH SOUND) #2
Naya Rivera & Heather Morris DUETS Glee live Manchester
GLEE - Mine (Full Performance) (Official Music Video)
Shay Mitchell and Ashley Benson talking about Naya Rivera (Live Chat 3/10/11)
Sorry - Naya Rivera and Big Sean Full Song (Radio Live) - World Premiere
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[Vietsub] Supermassive Black Hole - 2Cellos ft Naya Rivera
Just The Tip | Naya Rivera
"Silent Night" Naya Rivera - Trevor Live 2012
Naya Rivera singing "Silent Night" - Trevor Project LIVE 2012 [DOWNLOAD LINK]
Big Sean Performs Ashley In Front Of Girlfriend Naya Rivera
Lea Michele 'Cannonball' Vs. Naya Rivera 'Sorry'! (GLEE BATTLE)
The View Full Episode Tuesday January 13 2015
[HD] Naya Rivera at Giffoni Film Festival 2013
The View Full Episode Tuesday February 17 2015
What It Is: Vol. # 34 | 2000 Killed in Nigeria, Empire, Naya Rivera, 2 Chains vs. Nancy Grace
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Naya Rivera ft. Big Sean - Sorry (Teaser) - 30 minutes
The Naughty List 2013 Full Movie (HD) Christmas Movie
Naya Rivera please shut up! (PODCAST)
Fifty Shades Of Grey Trailer, Wendy Williams Vs. Nene, Naya Rivera Marriage, Power, and more
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Still Diverted: Bobbaaayyy! (Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Chris Brown, Naya Rivera, The View)
Happy 26th birthday Naya Rivera!
PO BOX SMORGASBORD!
The View Tuesday November 18 2014
Muchas Gracias, Senorita Santana Lopez y Senorita Naya Rivera
Donkey of the Day - Naya Rivera (Showers Every 3 Days)
The View Full Episode Thursday January 15 2015
The View Full Episode Wednesday January 14 2015
Naya Rivera Glee 100th Episode Party - Interview
I Heart Glee - Naya Rivera Interview
[Good Quality] Glee's Naya Rivera on The Talk (Mar 20, 2013)
Naya Rivera and Heather Morris talk about Brittana - Glee Academy Screening 2012
Glee Interview - Darren Criss and Naya Rivera (HD) "Fox Lounge"
Glee's Naya Rivera on Her Most Memorable Moment With Cory Monteith | POPSUGAR Interview
Naya Rivera of "Glee" Interviews With Visa On The Radio 102.5 KDON
GLEE Interviews with Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Heather Morris, Naya Rivera & more!
Naya Rivera on The Queen Latifah Show
Naya Rivera and her bf Big Sean backstage at 2013 MMVA (Interview by MuchMusic host Phoebe Dykstra)
Heather Morris and Naya Rivera interviews
Naya Rivera "Michael" Interview
Naya Rivera Spills Details On Big Sean, Music & Groupies
Naya Rivera Interview
Glee! - Naya Rivera and Heather Morris Favorites Mean moments!!
Naya Rivera - Red Carpet Interview (2013 AMAs)
Naya Rivera & Ryan Dorsey set off for Romantic Date at Justin Timberlake Concert at Staples Center
If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Uh oh uh oh
Lord make me a rainbow
I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when
She stands under my colours, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it oughta be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well, I've had just enough time
If I die young bury me in satin.
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
The sharp knife of a short life,
Well I've had just enough time
And I'll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There's a boy here in town says he'll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by
Santana with New Directions:
The sharp knife of a short life,
Santana:
Well I've had just enough (Santana with New Directions: time)
Ooh yeah
Ooh whoa
So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done
A penny for my thoughts
Oh no, I'll sell them for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'
If I die young
Santana with New Directions:
Bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
Santana (New Directions):
Uh oh (uh oh)
The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Santana with New Directions:
Gather up your tears
Santana:
Keep 'em in your pocket
Save 'em for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh
Santana with New Directions:
The sharp knife of a short life
Santana:
Well I've had just enough (Santana with New Directions: time)
So put on your best boys
And I'll wear my pearls
[Hook: Naya Rivera]
Sorry, I'm not sorry
Cause I've been rolling round, shut it down, lady
Bagged him up, now he's my baby
Sorry, I'm not sorry
Yeah, you had your fun now it's done, crazy
Lookin' at his number one lady
S-O-R-R-Y, S-O-R-R-Y
Yeah you had your fun, now it's done, crazy
Lookin' at his number one lady
[Verse 1: Naya Rivera]
I don't really know much about you
But it's clear you know my name
So I guess all I can tell you
Is that I don't have much to say
If you used to be the one
Well I don't know shit about it
I don't know shit about it
But I know you are mad about it
He loves the way I put it down
Starstruck on what he found
You wish that it played out different
Yeah I know it sucks, girl
I'm so...
[Hook]
[Verse 2: Naya Rivera]
Now you showing up at his house
Looking like a hot mess, honey
I think it's time for you to cut it out
Tryna save you from looking funny
I guess until you find somebody
You're a hashtag and pity party
Party, party, party, party
All I gotta say is, I'm so...
[Hook]
[Verse 3: Big Sean]
You're now rolling with the all-time high, never satisfied
Forever getting paid off what money can't buy
Oh, my girl so fine that you scared to tell her “hi”
She a all-around ten like a high five
And we ain't fall in love, we skydive
I always get off when she's on, she's there
I'm gone, I call her “fine”, she call me “Sean”
And I love 'em quarter G, quarter freak
Quarter Puerto Ric, quarter sweet
Honolu-lulu out on the beach
South of France me and my Mona Lis'
Bon appétit, mon ami
[Hook]
[Outro: Naya Rivera]
Amber, Brittany, Tiffany
Sorry he belongs to me
Heather, Ashley, Stephanie
Sorry it just wasn't meant to be