‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera Missing After Boating Accident
Glee star Naya Rivera, 33, remains missing after a swimming accident Wednesday at Lake Piru in Ventura County, Calif., according to the Ventura County sheriff’s department.
The lake was closed Thursday morning as the search continued for the missing actress. “Dive teams from throughout the region will be assisting us,” said the Ventura County Sheriff’s Dept.
The search for Naya Rivera will continue this morning at Lake Piru. The lake will be closed to the public while search operations continue. Dive teams from throughout the region will be assisting us through mutual aid. @VCAirUnit @Cal_OES @fillmoresheriff pic.twitter.com/q6LsHd8xaT
— Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 9, 2020
The missing person at Lake Puru has been identified as Naya Rivera, 33, of Los Angeles. SAR operation will continue at first light. @VCAirUnit @fillmoresheriff @Cal_OES pic.twitter.com/bC3qaZS3Ra
— Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 9, 2020
Naya is an actress, model, and singer. She began her career as a child actress and model, appearing in national television commercials before landing the role of Hillary Winston on the short-lived CBS sitcom The Royal Family. After a series of recurring television roles and guest spots as a teenager, Rivera received her breakthrough role as an adult as Santana Lopez on the Fox television series Glee, for which she received nominations for numerous accolades. She was signed to Columbia Records as a solo artist in 2011 and released a single in 2013, “Sorry”, featuring rapper Big Sean.
Rivera made her feature film debut as Vera in the horror film At the Devil’s Door (2014). Beginning in 2015, she had a recurring role as Blanca on the third season of the Lifetime television series Devious Maids.
Her last post to her Instagram was of her and her son. We’ll keep you posted on any developments.
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This is post P-90x. I’m saying I watched the videos. I’m not saying I participated. Born in my mom’s basement, I’ve stayed there to embody the stereotype. One day I will rise up… to the main floor of the house.
