Naya Rivera Biography and Wiki

Naya Rivera (January 12, 1987 – July 8, 2020) was an American actress, singer, and model. She began her career as a child actress and model, appearing in national television commercials before landing the role of Hillary Winston on the short-lived CBS sitcom The Royal Family (1991–1992) at the age of four and earning a nomination for a Young Artist Award at five.

After a series of recurring television roles and then guest spots as a teenager, Rivera got her breakthrough role in 2009 as lesbian cheerleader Santana Lopez on the Fox television series Glee (2009–2015). For the role, she received critical acclaim and various awards, including a SAG Award and ALMA Award, as well as earning three Grammy Award and one Brit Award nominations.

10 Quick Facts About Naya Rivera

1. Name: Naya Rivera
2. Age: 33 years
3. Birthday: January 12
4. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
5. Height: 5 feet 5 inches
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Actress, Singer, and Model
8. Marital Status: Divorced
9. Salary: Under review
10. Net worth: $5 million

Naya Rivera Age and Birthday

Naya is 33 years old as of 2020, she was born on January 12, 1987, Santa Clarita, California, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 12th January every year.

Naya Rivera Height and Weight

Naya is a woman of average stature. She stands at a height of 5 ft 5 inches (1.65 meters). She also weighs 53 kg or 117 pounds.

Naya Rivera Family

Naya was born to Yolanda Rivera and George Rivera. She has two siblings, Nickayla Rivera and Mychal Rivera.

Naya Rivera Husband

Naya is currently living single. She was married to Ryan Dorsey from 2014 to 2018 when they divorced. The couple is blessed with one son by the Josey Hollis Dorsey.

Naya Rivera Net Worth

Naya has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars which she has earned from her successful career as an actress and singer. This amount does not include the valuable assets she owns such as cars and houses.

Naya Rivera Death

On July 8, 2020, Rivera was declared a missing person after her four-year-old son, Josey, was found alone in Rivera’s rented boat at Lake Piru, a man-made reservoir in the Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County, California. Rivera had been visiting the lake for years, and was considered a strong swimmer, but had been planning to have a barbecue with her son by the lake before deciding to rent a boat upon arrival.

An adult life jacket was found on board, along with Rivera’s identification. Josey told investigators that they were swimming when his mother told him to get back onto the boat; Rivera helped him climb back into the boat, but she was unable to climb back onboard herself and then disappeared underwater while calling out for help. He also stated that his mother was not wearing a life jacket. Lake Piru is known locally for strong, unpredictable currents and whirlpools that have caused the deaths of swimmers in the past. Rivera’s vehicle, a black Mercedes G-Wagen, was found in the parking lot

On July 13, it was announced that a body had been found floating in Lake Piru by divers when the search resumed in the morning, at around 9:30 a.m.; the body was confirmed to be Rivera’s at a press conference held later that day. Rivera was officially declared dead on July 13, which is reflected on her death certificate, though this document does state that she died “within minutes”.

The Ventura County sheriff suggested that Rivera and Josey may have found themselves caught in a rip current – these can be common in the area of the lake they were in, especially during the afternoon – and struggled to get back to the boat, which was found unanchored and so may have drifted from where they entered the water. He concluded that she likely “mustered enough energy to save her son, but not enough to save herself”, noting how Josey described being pushed back onto the boat by his mother.

Naya Rivera Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Naya Rivera

• Full Name: Naya Rivera
• Age: 33 years (2020)
• Date of Birth: January 12, 1987
• Place of Birth: Santa Clarita, California, United States of America
• Birthday: 12th January
• Nationality: American
• Father’s Name: George Rivera
• Mother’s Name: Yolanda Rivera
• Siblings: Nickayla Rivera and Mychal Rivera
• Spouse| Divorced: Ryan Dorsey
• Children: 1 son by the name Josey
• Height: 1.65 meters
• Weight: 53 kgs
• Profession: Actress and singer
• Known For: The Royal Family
• Net worth: $5 million dollars

Naya Rivera Book

Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up.

Naya Rivera Songs

• Loser like me
• Jingle Bell Rock
• Smooth criminal
• If I die young
• The Scientist
• I feel pretty
• Heads will roll
• Singing in the rain
• Fighter
• Light up the world
• Glad You came
• Forget You
• We are young
• Survivor
• How to be a heartbreaker
• Last Friday Night
• Man in the mirror
• Stereo hearts
• It’s all coming back to me

Naya Rivera Movies

• Glee
• Glee: The 3D Concert Movie
• Step Up: High Water
• Devious Maids
• Glee Encore
• The Royal Family
• The Master of Disguise
• At the Devil’s Door
• Mad Families
• Frozen in Time/The Naughty List
• A Monsterous Holiday

Naya Rivera Quotes

• I feel like showering more than once a day or every day is such a white people thing.
• There are always going to be things you don’t like about yourself or reasons to compare yourself to others, but once you realize that you only get one you, it’s best to just love yourself.
• You only get one you, it’s best to just love yourself.
• Music is one of my greatest loves. I don’t think I would be able to live without music in my life.
• Be kind to people, do the best that you can do, and don’t compromise yourself for anyone else and you’ll end up being the best person, trust me.
• If you think back to your first love, you always remember them, and little things always remind you of them.
• I can relate to girls with self-esteem issues because growing up in this industry there is the side of you that is obsessed with perfection. You want to please everyone because if you don’t, you won’t get the job. There is always someone prettier, smarter, or a better actor than you. You start to nit-pick everything. That perfectionism kicks in and it can take over your life if you let it. You have to get comfortable with yourself. Then, if you get the job, it is an added bonus.
• We’ve all been hurt by words before. So before you speak, think about how your words might affect someone else.
• There are very few ethnic LGBT characters on television, so I am honored to represent them. I love supporting this cause, but it’s a big responsibility, and sometimes it’s a lot of pressure on me.
• The day that I got the phone call to tell me that I booked ‘Glee’ I was shooting ‘CSI Miami.’ I was playing this heroin addict…I’d been on a million auditions where I sang and looked exactly the same way and didn’t do anything different. And so for this to be the one that popped it was just like what happened? It was the perfect timing and the perfect role for me. It was like everything came together.
• Going to regular public high school and working and auditioning was really, really tough. I never really fit in and hit the stride that all the other kids were on. Instead of going out and hanging out with my friends at that age, I remember being in my bedroom and putting on like a Christina Aguilera tape and just like belting. And see if I could hit every single note just like her.

Frequently Asked Questions About Naya Rivera

Who is Naya Rivera?

Naya Rivera is an American actress and singer who was born on January 12, 1987 in Santa Clarita, California, USA. She is known for her childhood film roles on The Royal Family at the age of four which she received a nomination for a Young Artist Award.

How old is Naya Rivera?

Naya is an American national born on January 12, 1987, Santa Clarita, California, United States of America

How tall is Naya Rivera?

Naya stands at a height of 1.65m.

Is Naya Rivera married?

Naya is currently living single. She was married to Ryan Dorsey from 2014 to 2018 when they divorced. The couple is blessed with one son by the name Josey.

How much is Naya Rivera worth?

Naya has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars which she has earned from her successful career as an actress and singer. This amount does not include the valuable assets she owns such as cars and houses.

Where does Naya Rivera live?

She is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Naya Rivera dead or alive?

Naya is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Naya Rivera Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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