I am half Puerto Rican, a quarter German and a quarter black. That was always a big issue for me - being mixed race - because casting directors tended to be very like, 'OK, are you Hispanic for this role?'… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
I think it's important to be able to say that you did live a normal life and struggled to make ends meet. It all has to do with work ethic and how I apply myself to my awesome job now.… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
From the time I was 16 to really up until turning 21, the roles were really, really few and far between. I had people… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
For people to even think that I'd be considered or a good candidate for a supporting actress nomination is mind blowing to me. — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
I watch Pretty Little Liars with my best friend Telly. We go to each other's houses when it airs and we watch it. — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
There are very few ethnic LGBT characters on television, so I am honored to represent them. I love supporting this cause, but it’s a… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
It's kind of cool—and it makes me feel like a badass. I get more girls than my boyfriend. They always tweet me about my… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
Going to regular public high school and working and auditioning was really, really tough. I never really fit in and hit the stride that… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
Be kind to people, do the best that you can do and don’t compromise yourself for anyone else and you’ll end up being the… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
I love hot yoga. I go to a sculpt class with weights. That's really good for the core and it's obviously super hot. I… — Naya Rivera Copy Share Image
