, where she played Donna between 2002 and 2006. Her breakout, however, was Ryan Murphy’s enormously popular, where her turn as Santana, a ruthless cheerleader who comes out as gay throughout the course of the show, was one of the series’ most enduring, critically acclaimed storylines.
When the show last year celebrated its 10th anniversary since debuting in 2009, Rivera marked the occasion in an Instagram post, noting she was “blessed to have been a part of such an amazing show".“I’ve made lifelong friends, grew in my craft, and made some of the most beautiful memories because of.
“I love all of our fans who are beyond amazing and saw a little piece of themselves in each one of the characters. Being a part of something special makes you special andAfter the show wrapped in 2015, Rivera appeared in Lifetime’s third season ofStep Up: High WaterOutside of acting, Rivera also pursued a singing career, signing with Columbia Records in 2011 as a solo artiste.
“It’s always interesting to see how people are always kind of trying to figure out and put you into a nice, neat little box,” Rivera said. “It’s always going to come with its challenges, but in the time that we’re in right now we have a lot more shows and story lines that are all-inclusive for every shape, size, color, sexual orientation. I think that’s really awesome.”
Rivera is survived by parents Yolanda Rivera and George Rivera; younger brother Mychal, an NFL player; sister Nickayla, a model; and her son Josey Hollis Dorsey, with ex-husband Dorsey. – Reuters
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