Naya Rivera: Biography in Details
Who is Naya Rivera?
Naya Rivera is an American TV/Film actress and also a singer. Additionally, she is also a stage/theater actress. Back in 2013, she releases her debut single, “Sorry” featuring Big Sean. She is popular for her ‘naturally pouty lips’.
Presently, she is a prominent figure in the media starring on Fox’s musical comedy-drama television series, “Glee”. She portrayed the role of Santana Lopez from 2009 to 2015.
Disappeared in the Lake
Naya went for boating with her son on 8 July 2020, with her son, Josey. They went to Lake Piru in Ventura County, California.
As per the reports, few hours later, only her son and boat were found. Till now, the body of Naya is not found.
Naya Rivera: Age, Parents, Ethnicity, Education
Naya was born in Santa Clarita in the state of California on January 12, 1987. Her nationality is American and ethnicity is mixed(Puerto Rican, German, African-American, Puerto Rican).
Her birth name is Naya Marie Rivera. She was born to parents, Yolanda and George Rivera. Her mother, Yolanda is a former model. Although she was born in Valencia, Santa Clarita, she grew up in or around Los Angeles.
Naya Rivera is active in modeling and acting from a very young age. Her ethnicity is the mixture of Puerto Rican, African-American and German descent. She was represented by agents for modeling since she was 8 or 9 months old.
She struggled with anorexia during her teenage period. As per her education or academic achievement, there is no information that describes her high school or college life.
Naya Rivera: Professional Life and Career
Naya Rivera, being represented by agents from the age of 8 or 9 months old, she debuted in show business very early. She modeled for several companies in their commercials. One of them was Kmart. As of her TV debut, she appeared on the sitcom, “The Royal Family” from 1991 to 1992.
Afterward, she appeared on several TV series and other shows. Contrary to TV series, she also starred in some films. She made her feature film debut in 2002 in the film, “The Master of Disguise”. Additionally, she played in films like, “Frankenhood”, “The Naughty List”, “At the Devil’s Door”, and others till now.
Similarly, Naya Rivera also appeared on TV series like, “Family Matters”, “Baywatch”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “CSI: Miami”, and others. Afterward, in 2009, she joined the cast of Fox’s musical comedy-drama television series, “Glee”. She has won multiple awards for her astounding performances. In 2010, she won “Screen Actors Guild Awards” for her performance in “Glee”.
She is also a stage actress. She starred in “U Don’t Know a Me” play from 2006 to 2007 on a national tour. As per her singing career, she released her debut single, “Sorry” from her debut album in 2013.
Salary and Net Worth
Presently, Naya Rivera earns a huge amount of salary and has an estimated net worth of around $5 million.
Naya Rivera: Rumors and Controversy/Scandal
Presently, there are lots of rumors surrounding her dating affair with the actor, David Spade. The rumors might be true as they were seen getting cozy in the swimming pool in Hawaii.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Naya Rivera has a height of 5 feet 5 inches. Her body weighs 53kg. She has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Besides these, her body measures 35-25-34 inches. Her bra size is 32C and the dress size is 8 US.
Social Media
Naya Rivera is active on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. She has more than 1.4 million followers on Facebook, 1.6 million followers on Instagram, and 1.56 million followers on Twitter.
Naya Rivera’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Friday |
| 2025 | January | Sunday |
| 2026 | January | Monday |
| 2027 | January | Tuesday |
| 2028 | January | Wednesday |