Amber Riley

Birth Name:

Amber Patrice Riley

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Received the 2017 Olivier Award for best actress in a musical
Joined VH1 and DoSomething․org's Save The Music Foundation's campaign for youth to fight to keep music education in schools
Worked with State Farm Insurance on "Celebrate My Drive," a teen-driving safety campaign
A 2004 graduate of La Mirada High School in La Mirada, Calif
Quote: "(On Hollywood bringing up her body type) "I actually noticed it more when I was younger, which is why I stopped․ It was getting to my self-esteem, but once I learned I am not my dress size and to never let anyone put me in a box, I was more content with being myself and letting the world see my light shine․""
Quote: "(On not getting on "American Idol") "My life was crushed when they told me, ‘No,’ but I was 17․ It was a long time ago and rejection like that only makes you stronger, gets you asking, 'how can I better myself?'""
Actress-singer recognized for her role as Mercedes Jones in TV's "Glee․"
At 17-years-old, was turned down by the producers of TV's "American Idol" for its second season

2010Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Most Fanatic Fans:Nominated
2011Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2011Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2011Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer:Nominated
2012Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2012Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2013Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2013Image Award - Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2016Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series:Nominated
2026Children's & Family Emmy Award - Outstanding Voice Performer in a Preschool Program:Nominated

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