Who is Naya Rivera? Here are some lesser-known facts about the 'Glee' actor

Hollywood actor Naya Rivera passed away after she drowned in Lake Piru near Los Angeles. She was 33 years old. Naya Rivera’s body was found after days of extensive search and she was declared dead by the Ventura Police department. Naya was best known for essaying the role of Santana Lopez in the popular television show, Glee. Here is everything to know about the actor. Naya Rivera Family View this post on Instagram A post shared by Naya Rivera (@nayarivera) on Apr 30, 2015 at 5:43pm PDT Naya Rivera was born on January 12, 1987, in Santa Clarita, California. She was raised in Valencia neighbourhood and has always lived around or in Los Angeles. Naya Rivera was born to a former model, Yolanda Riviera, and George Rivera. She is the eldest among three children and has a brother who is a former NFL player Mychal Rivera and a younger sister Nickayla Riviera, who is a runway model. ALSO READ: 'Naya Rivera Found Dead At Lake Piru, Last Act Was To Save Son Before Drowning': Police I always thought that they were meant to be ❤️🔒#NayaRivera #RyanDorsey pic.twitter.com/h8nYc8BvdY — ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (@Ipost123) July 15, 2020 Naya Rivera was engaged to rapper Big Sean in 2013, but they called off their engagement the next year. Naya married actor Ryan Dorsey after dating him for a few months in 2014. However, it has been revealed that Naya dated Ryan for four years around 2010, before calling it quits. Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey tied the knot in Mexico in July 2014. The couple soon revealed that they were expecting their first child in 2015. this is so cute..❤️ and Josey is so big omg let's talk about his blonde curly hair 😍 such a big little man @nayarivera @dorseyryan pic.twitter.com/vVqucurgZ9 — Roby (@ProudOfNay) October 22, 2017 In September that year, the couple welcomed a son Josey Hollis. Naya Rivera filed for divorce after two years of marriage in 2016. However, the couple called off their separation in October 2017 only to re-file for divorce in December 2017. Naya Rivera and Ryan Dorsey finalised their divorce in June 2018. The couple reportedly shared joint custody of their son. ALSO READ: Naya Rivera’s Ex Ryan Spotted With Their Son, Reports Claim He Was Clueless About The Trip Naya Rivera Career Prayers up for the lovely Naya Rivera. 🙏🙏 We starred alongside one another in her first very television series, The Royal Family, and I’ve watched her career blossom ever since. Please God, don’t cut this life short. pic.twitter.com/8fRDuuh3oK — Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) July 9, 2020 Naya Rivera was reportedly represented by her mother’s talent manager at the age of eight or nine months. The actor appeared in national commercials as a baby but bagged her first significant acting role at the age of four. Naya Rivera appeared as Hillary Winston on the short-lived sitcom The Royal Family. Naya Rivera did many small roles in television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Baywatch, and Family Matters, amongst others. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glee (@officialglee) on Mar 12, 2015 at 10:47am PDT She then landed her first big role in 2009, when she was cast for the role of Santana Lopez, a high school cheerleader in the show, Glee. Naya achieved a lot of success and critical acclaim for her role in the popular show. She later became a solo musical artist, however, she never released a studio album. In 2013, she released a single titled Sorry with rapper Big Sean. ALSO READ: Demi Lovato Will ‘cherish The Opportunity’ Of Playing Naya Rivera’s Girlfriend On 'Glee' Naya Rivera Naya Rivera made her Hollywood debut with the 2014 horror film At The Devil’s Door where she played the role of Vera. She also played a supporting role in the comedy film Mad families in 2017. In September 2016, Naya Rivera wrote a memoir titled Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes and Growing Up. Naya Rivera Death The attached document was just released by the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office regarding Naya Rivera, whose body was found yesterday in Lake Piru. pic.twitter.com/6APEgrBPaQ — Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 14, 2020 ALSO READ: Naya Rivera's Death: 'If I Die Young' Song Goes Viral As Fans Remember The 'Glee' Actress Naya Rivera reportedly took a pontoon boat to the Lake Riviera in Los Angeles with her four-year-old son. According to her son, they both went swimming, however, Naya Rivera never made it back on board. On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kevin Donoghue reportedly stated in a press conference that they are switching from ‘rescue operation’ to ‘search and recovery operation’. After an extensive search for about six days, Ventura Sherrif previously announced that they have recovered a body from the lake in which Naya Rivera went missing. The officials held a press conference where they revealed they confirmed that the body found is that of Naya Rivera. They reportedly stated that Naya Rivera’s family has been notified about the developments. According to a news agency AP, Ventura County Sheriff's officials confirmed at an afternoon news conference that the body that search crews found floating in the northeast corner of Lake Piru earlier in the day was that of the 33-year-old Rivera. The body was flown 40 miles (64 kilometres) to the coroner's office in Ventura, where an autopsy would be conducted, Sheriff's Capt. Eric Buschow said. (With Inputs from AP) ALSO READ: Naya Rivera's 'Glee' Costars Gather At Lake Piru, Hold Hands To Pay Tribute To Late Actor

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Who is Naya Rivera? Here are some lesser-known facts about the 'Glee' actor

Naya Rivera, best known for her role in the show, 'Glee', passed away a few days back. Here is all you need to know about the late actor and singer.

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