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Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 12, 1987
DiedJuly 08, 2020 (age 33)
BirthplaceValencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Naya Rivera's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForShe is best known for her portrayal of Santana Lopez on the Fox television series 'Glee' (2009–2015).

Intro

Naya Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model best known for her role as Santana Lopez on the television series 'Glee'. Rivera was celebrated for her powerful performances and vocal talent, and she became an influential figure in LGBT representation on television.

Early Life & Background

Naya Rivera was born on January 12, 1987, in Valencia, California. She began her career as a child actress and model, appearing in national television commercials before landing a recurring role on the sitcom 'The Royal Family' at age four.

Career Highlights

  • Breakthrough role as Santana Lopez on 'Glee', receiving critical acclaim for her performance.
  • Nominated for multiple awards, including ALMA Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards.
  • Released her debut single 'Sorry' featuring rapper Big Sean in 2013.
  • Appeared in television shows including 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', 'Family Matters', and 'Devious Maids'.

Trivia

  • Rivera was an advocate for LGBT rights and represented bisexual and lesbian Latina characters on screen.
  • Her memoir 'Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up' was published in 2016.
  • Naya Rivera tragically died in a boating accident at Lake Piru, California, in July 2020.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Naya Rivera born?

Naya Rivera was born the 12 January 1987.

Where is Naya Rivera from?

Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 12th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: Naya Rivera was born on January 12, 1987, in Santa Clarita, California. She gained fame for her role as Santana Lopez on the television series 'Glee,' which aired from 2009 to 2015. Rivera was also known for her work as a singer and her advocacy for various social issues.
  • Day of the week: January 12th, 1987 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott
  • #1 UK song: Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson
  • Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naya_Rivera
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0729369/