Naya Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model. She was recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee.
Naya Rivera Biography
| Real Name | Naya Marie Rivera |
| Nickname | Naya Rivera |
| Profession | Actress, model and singer |
| Date of Birth | 12 January 1987 |
| Age | 33 (years at the time of death ) |
| Birth Place | Valencia, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Valencia, California, USA |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican American, German American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Naya Rivera Education Qualification
| School | Update soon |
| College | Update soon |
| Education Qualification | Update soon |
Naya Rivera Age
Actress and singer Naya Rivera was born on 12 January 1987 in Valencia, California, USA. At the time of death, her age was 33 years and her zodiac sign was Capricorn.
Naya Rivera Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Ryan Dorsey |
| Spouse/ Husband | Ryan Dorsey (M. 2014, Div. – 2018) |
| Children | Son – Josey Hollis Dorsey |
Naya Rivera Family
| Father’s Name | Geroge Rivera |
| Mother’s Name | Yolanda Rivera |
| Brother’s Name | Mychal Rivera |
| Sister’s Name | Nickayla Rivera |
Career
| Debut | At the age of 9 months she represented by the same agency that represented her mother. |
Naya Rivera Awards And Honors –
- 2010 – American Music Awards
- 2010 – Gay People’s Choice Awards (2)
- 2010 – Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2010 – TV Land Awards
- 2011 – ALMA Award
- 2012 – ALMA Award (2)
- 2012 – NewNowNext Award
- 2013 – Giffoni Film Festival Award
- 2014 – People’s Choice Award
- 2018 – The ReFracme Stamp
Naya Rivera Movies
| Movie | Release Date |
|---|---|
| The Master of Disguise | 2002 |
| Frankenfood | 2009 |
| Glee: The 3D Concert Movie | 2011 |
| The Naughty List | 2013 |
| At the Devil’s Door | 2014 |
| Mad Families | 2017 |
| And the Winner Isn’t | 2017 |
| Batman: The Long Halloween | 2021 |
Naya Rivera Television
| Television | Released Date |
|---|---|
| The Royal Family | 1991-92 |
| Family Matters | 1992-93 |
| The Sinbad Show | 1993 |
| Live Shot | 1995 |
| Baywatch | 1996 |
| Smart Guy | 1997-99 |
| The Jersey | 1999 |
| My Wife and kids | 2002 |
| Soul Food | 2003 |
| 8 Simple Rules | 2004 |
| Girlfriends | 2008 |
| Glee | 2009-15 |
| Devious Maids | 2015 |
| Step Up: High Water | 2018-19 |
| Sugar Rush: Extra Sweet | 2020 |
| The Eric Andre Show | 2020 |
Naya Rivera Songs, Albums –
- 2012 – Supermassive Black Hole
- 2013 – Sorry
- 2019 – Amazing Grace
- 2023 – Player for the Broken (Jaffa Moore Featuring)
- 2023 – You and I (with Friends from Glee)
Naya Rivera Height & Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 165 cm In meters – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’ 5” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 122 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Naya Rivera Death, Death Cause
| Age (At the time of death ) | 33 years |
| Date of Death | 8 July 2020 |
| Death Cause | Drowning (Lake Piru, California, U.S. ) |
| Burial Place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), California |
Naya Rivera Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $5 Million (At the time of death) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Acting, singing, modeling, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Naya Rivera
- Naya Rivera was raised in Valencia and has lived around Los Angeles for most of her life.
- She was of African-American, German, and Puerto Rican Descent.
- Her mother is a real estate agent and former model, while her father worked various IT jobs including positions at Disney and Universal Music.
- Her mother was remarried to Charles Previtire in 1999, and Rivera was close to her stepfather.
- She has a younger brother Mychal Rivera and Younger sister Nickayal Rivera.
- At merely nine months of age, Rivera began to be represented by the same talent agency that represented her modal mother.
- After this, she soon started appearing in commercials for Kmart as a baby.
- At the age of four, she got the role of Hillary Winston in the sitcom ‘The Royal Family.’
- Between 1992 and 2002, Rivera bagged numerous guest roles in popular television series.
- Her sister became a model and her brother played in the NFL.
- She was engaged to rapper Big Sean before they called off the marriage in April 2014.
- She married actor Ryan Dorsey in July 2014 and a year later they welcomed their first child, a son named Josey.
- In 2002, she appeared with Omarion in the music video for B2K’ song ‘Why I Love You.’
- She made her film debut in 2009s Frankenhood.
- She received the American Latino Media Arts Awards multiple times.
- On July 8, 2020, Rivera went missing during a boating trip with her son on Lake Piru.
- Her son was found unharmed on the boat, but Rivera was missing.
- After a five-day search, her body was recovered, and her death was ruled an accidental drowning.
FAQ:
How old was Naya Rivera?
33 years (At the time of death)
Who was Naya Rivera’s baby daddy?
Actor Ryan Dorsey.
What was Naya Rivera’s cause of death?
Accidental Drowning.
Who is Naya Rivera’s ex-husband?
Actor Ryan Dorsey
Where did Naya Rivera get buried?
Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California, USA.
Who is Naya Rivera’s son?
Josey Hollis Dorsey