Naya Rivera was born on January 12, 1987 in Valencia, California, USA as Naya Marie Rivera. She is an actress, known for Glee (2009), The Royal Family (1991) and 变装大师 (2002). She was previously married to 瑞恩·多尔西.
Is of half Puerto Rican, one quarter African American, and one quarter German descent.
Has 6 tattoos. They include a small bow on the back of her neck, the word "Love" written in Hebrew on the inside of her right wrist, a large cross on her lower back, a small peace sign on the inside of her left ankle, and a shooting star on the top of her right foot.
Is an avid reader and dedicates time to various charitable organizations.
Rivera's younger brother, Mychal Rivera, has started as tight end, #81, for the Tennessee Volunteers football team. And in 2013 he was the 184th pick in round 6 of the NFL Draft. He debuted in 2013 as a tight end, #81, for the Oakland Raiders.
In 2010, she ranked #61 on the Maxim Hot 100 list.
Her real-life best friends are Glee (2009) co-star, 海瑟·莫里斯, who happens to play her best friend in the show as well, and Glee (2009) co-executive producer, John Peter Kousakis (a.k.a. Telly Kousakis).
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 sitcom The Royal Family (1991).
Took up songwriting at the age of 15.
In 2002, she appeared in the music video for B2K's "Why I Love You".
Signs her autograph as a heart with her first name followed.
When she was 17, she worked as a greeter at Abercrombie & Fitch but quit to take a job selling memberships at Lake Elizabeth Golf & Ranch Club.
As a teenager, Rivera loved 简单生活 (2003) and wanted to be like 帕丽斯·希尔顿. She convinced her dad to let her get a little dog like Paris, whom she named Kally.
Is obsessed with sushi and Mexican food.
Her first concert was going to see No Doubt.
Has a younger sister, Nickayla Rivera, who models.
In 2011, she ranked #43 on the Maxim Hot 100 list.
In 2011, she ranked #1 on AfterEllen's Hot 100 list.
In May 2011, Rivera signed a record contract with Columbia Records.
While joking around one day, she made up a celebratory dance that is now known as "The Naya Dance".
Unlike their characters on Glee (2009), Rivera and co-star 凯文·麦克哈尔 are very close friends. They gave one another "Bee" as a nickname.
In December 2011, Rivera became the new face of Proactiv Solution.
Has been to 迈克尔·杰克逊's Neverland Ranch twice. She was invited by Jackson's niece, whom she met while auditioning when she was younger.
In 2012, she ranked #27 on the Maxim Hot 100 list.
Auditioned for American Idol (2002), but didn't make the cut.
In September 2012, Rivera was signed to 埃尔顿·约翰's management company.
In 2012, Rivera held her #1 rank on AfterEllen's Hot 100 list.
Started a Christmas inspired holiday, and dubbed it as "Snixxxmas"; which came from her nickname, Snix. She even wishes people a "Merry Snixxxmas" and throws a party to celebrate with family and friends.
Released her first single, "Sorry" ft. Big Sean, on September 17, 2013.
Became engaged to rapper 大肖恩 in September 2013. They met via Twitter and were together for 6/7 months before he proposed.
Younger sister, Nickayla Rivera, calls her "Little Sonic", because of her "off-the-charts energy" when she gets excited.
Los Angeles, CA, USA: Recording for her first solo album under Columbia Records [January 2012]
[April 9, 2014] 大肖恩 called off their engagement.
(July 19, 2014) Married her boyfriend of 3 months 瑞恩·多尔西 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Rivera initially had a relationship with Dorsey in 2010, and their relationship became romantic once again shortly after her engagement to rapper 大肖恩 ended.
Has a son, Josey Hollis Dorsey (b. September 17, 2015), with her ex-husband 瑞恩·多尔西.
Battled with anorexia as a teenager.
Revealed in her autobiography "Sorry Not Sorry" that she had an abortion in 2010, after discovering that she was pregnant with the child of 瑞恩·多尔西 from whom she had split at that time. She and Dorsey later married in 2014 and started a family together.
Is left-handed.
In November 2016, Rivera filed for divorce from her husband of 2 years 瑞恩·多尔西. They called off the divorce 11 months later in October 2017. In late November 2017, she was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against Dorsey. Rivera subsequently refiled for divorce in December 2017 which was finalized in June 2018, a month before their 4th wedding anniversary. The pair has joint custody of their son Josey and have waived spousal support.
She worked at Hooters with reality TV contestant Raye Richards from A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (2007).
Naturally pouty lips
Defined cheekbones
The "Naya" dance
