Naya Rivera
Actress
Known for
Naya Rivera, born in Valencia, California in 1987, put a fully modern face on the American teen musical as Santana Lopez on Glee (2009-2015). Across six seasons her sharp-tongued cheerleader turned queer icon delivered instantly viral performances such as Songbird and Valerie and helped normalise a young lesbian storyline on prime-time network TV. Beyond the show she released the pop single Sorry (2013) and wrote the frank memoir Sorry Not Sorry. Her sudden drowning at Lake Piru in 2020 while saving her four-year-old son cut short a career that felt only halfway told.
Naya Rivera
Actress
Valencia, California, USA
Jan 12, 1987 – Jul 8, 2020
Age33years
Movies8
Series16
Naya Rivera, born in Valencia, California in 1987, put a fully modern face on the American teen musical as Santana Lopez on Glee (2009-2015). Across six seasons her sharp-tongued cheerleader turned queer icon delivered instantly viral performances such as Songbird and Valerie and helped normalise a young lesbian storyline on prime-time network TV. Beyond the show she released the pop single Sorry (2013) and wrote the frank memoir Sorry Not Sorry. Her sudden drowning at Lake Piru in 2020 while saving her four-year-old son cut short a career that felt only halfway told.
Movies
Plays Felipa
Mad Families
2017
Plays Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
2021
Plays Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
2021
Plays Captain America Kid
The Master of Disguise
2002
Plays Selina Kyle / Catwoman (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
2022
Plays Vera
At the Devil's Door
2014
Plays Sparkle (voice)
The Naughty List
2013
Plays Hottie
Frankenhood
2009
TV Shows
Plays Santana Lopez
Glee
2009
Plays Collette Jones
Step Up
2018
Plays Hillary Winston
The Royal Family
1991
Plays Donna
The Bernie Mac Show
2001
Plays Blanca Alvarez
Devious Maids
2013
Plays Gwendolyn
Family Matters
1989
Plays Lauryn
Soul Food
2000
Plays Tanya
Smart Guy
1997
Plays Ann
Live Shot
1995
Plays Girl #1
Can't Hurry Love
1995
Plays Rachel Calvado
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Charlene
Even Stevens
2000
Plays Nice Girl
8 Simple Rules
2002
Plays Cindy
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Lolo Fuentes (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Karin
Girlfriends
2000
Latest Trailers
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Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
Full Filmography 24
Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
Selina Kyle / Catwoman (voice)
2022
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
2021
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
Catwoman / Selina Kyle (voice)
2021
Step Up
Collette Jones · 20 episodes
2018–
Mad Families
Felipa
2017
American Dad!
Lolo Fuentes (voice)
2016Season 13
Devious Maids
Blanca Alvarez
2015Season 3
At the Devil's Door
Vera
2014
The Naughty List
Sparkle (voice)
2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Naya Rivera still alive?
Naya Rivera passed away on July 8, 2020 at age 33.
What are the most famous roles of Naya Rivera?
Naya Rivera is best known for roles in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two, The Master of Disguise.
How many movies has Naya Rivera been in?
Over a 18-year career (since 2002), Naya Rivera has appeared in 8 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Naya Rivera's first movie?
The career of Naya Rivera began with The Master of Disguise (2002).
What is Naya Rivera's most recent movie or series?
Naya Rivera's most recent release is Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition, which premiered on September 19, 2022.
What TV shows has Naya Rivera appeared in?
On television, Naya Rivera has appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, American Dad!, CSI: Miami, Glee.
Naya Rivera
1987-01-12 · Valencia, California, USA
Naya Marie Rivera was an American actress, singer, and model recognized for her work on the popular musical comedy-drama series Glee.