naya rivera’s santana lopez being an iconic performer

an appreciation vid for the one and only naya rivera :)
cred to Sandra Nyobe for the vid idea!
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[@jodavi5763]

RIP Naya Rivera, A true talent with dance moves so eye-glueing, a voice so sultry, developed and addictive and acting skills so enticing. She pulled you in every time and impressed you every time. Despite anything she had done or said, above everything she was a human being and she will be greatly be missed. Or at least I will miss her. Wish you were here.

[@6million21thousand4]

Yesss

[@bella_6292]

exactly!!!!

[@darrencriss5529]

❤

[@ambriaashley3383]

rip to Naya, peace to her family and loved ones 🙏🏿❤

[@rodweave1445]

❤❤

[@gleek6446]

Crazy how cheerleader n°2 became the most iconic character

[@darrencriss5529]

Talent. Period.

[@santanalopez4073]

I outshine any Head Bitch my “fellow minions” don’t stand a chance

[@JennLeigh91]

Fans played a part of her character being iconic. Fans pushed for the Brittany and Santana love storyline.

[@meltedcheese7798]

She was never cheerleader 2 lmao

[@YO-vv8ee]

@@meltedcheese7798 Yea she was. In season 1. She was like that cheerleader after Quinn you know. Like a “Minion.” Even though she wasn’t. We thought she was one of Quinn’s minions we were so wrong. Santana was far away from that.

[@gleek6446]

Cold Hearted is what Rachel thought "Oops I did it again" was going to be

[@cyber12121]

Where’s the lie

[@stonebrickslab3643]

yes

[@mayahjali]

This is a fact✨

[@isabelhoch3713]

PLS so true

[@graysang5386]

fr 💀 rachel can take the title as "the better vocalist" but she'll never be as good as santana in terms of ALL singing, performing and having presence altogether.

[@chuutheecomrade]

her and mercedes kept the entire show afloat talk to the wall

[@perryjones7771]

Frfr

[@saranotsarah]

she’s the main character idc

[@femboigaming7728]

Periodttttttttt

[@andiflores4638]

👏

[@PabloEmanuel96]

Actually now that I think about it she could have been In season for she was the main character for a while

[@GlamClan-xe3zi]

Her and Mercedes

[@thekitkatlizard8661]

Glee but Santana, Kurt and Mercedes are the main characters 😳

[@candyblox8492]

santana was literally one of the best singers, you can’t prove me wrong

[@ella9120]

Yeah naya was so amzing!

[@snapcracklepop9099]

Unpopular opinion: She was better than Lea Michele.

[@2K19MFL]

@@snapcracklepop9099 ain’t unpopular, fact 😌

[@julianapiresluciano9482]

@@snapcracklepop9099 this is a fact

[@derekbaker3750]

Naya was so talented

[@microwavedalmond5708]

Both her and Sebastian were gay, but their duet has more sexual tension than any of Rachel and Finn's duets

[@itsme_2676]

Ikrr

[@angel-ve6mt]

FR

[@netowner666]

Deadass

[@hurricanealicia4594]

The title: “Stealing the show” Me: Um... you mean CARRYING the show

[@literallylebanese]

CARRYING ofc, ima change it 🌚

[@Maddie-oh8gr]

@@literallylebanese not you actually changing the name for this queen 👑

[@bulinandi4414]

@@literallylebanese the new title is sooooo great

[@literallylebanese]

@@bulinandi4414 it was "carrying" but then i didn't wanna attract drama 🌝 there's always those people who come and say "well lea michele ca-" bruh ok, but after everything, just let us enjoy naya in peace

[@bulinandi4414]

@@literallylebanese yh lets do that in peace plz,some people and they drama

[@duzztin31]

The fact that she sang in English, Spanish, and French. Only wish she did Portuguese as well.

[@Jojo-hy8dm]

What did she sing in French?

[@andreaaab683]

@@Jojo-hy8dm that one part in bad romance, I don’t think it was in the show though, only in the studio recording

[@chloebarnsley5202]

@@andreaaab683 yeah it's only in the recording, but it gives me chills everytime 😍

[@darrencriss5529]

Ai eu ia ter um ataque do coração meu pai

[@delilahdrummond4076]

@clownerymass genuine question coming from someone who doesn’t speak it. What was bad about it?

[@chaeyoungsstrawberryfarm3327]

“SANTANAAA that was simply the greatest moment in show business history” the best quote to exist in Glee😌

[@fayc_fayc2115]

I wish Santana rapped more than Mr. 👞

[@geniehossain3738]

For real, I’d rather listen to Santana on her worst day than ever even think about 👞 rapping.

[@tamaraortega2689]

Probably many people disagree with me because for me she is the best singer, but something that many of us can agree on, she was the most versatile singer of the show.I mean, she sang Broadway, R&B, rap, pop, soul, rock, she could do whatever she wanted, whatever they told her to do. She also danced, and she was very good at it.

[@ella9120]

Preach!!

[@javierasalgadoreyes]

She sung in Spanish too and French in the studio version of “bad romance “

[@tallulahbrown5864]

I agree she also had the biggest range

[@princeofchetarria5375]

Yessss literally she could do it all!!! Rest in peace Naya ❤️

[@solavidroa8484]

She’s so iconic. Her back must hurt from carrying all six seasons of the Glee. Also, I love how you did the switch between Valerie S2 to Valerie S5

[@charlottecorless113]

Yeah that was amazing BRITTANA 4 LIFE

[@juliaschafer3491]

She was without a doubt one of the best characters on the show and Naya had one of the best vocals. She deserved better.

[@kamcalste]

I never realized how much they "hid" her vocals. She has incredible runs and some of the best belts on the show - and that range?? Santana was never allowed to shine the way she should have. Naya deserved better.

[@P6ndex]

Valerie will forever be one of the best glee performances of all time

[@rma2110]

The only thing Santana loved more than winning was performing. She was everywhere: Cheerio performances, Glee Club, school plays. When did this girl ever have time for schoolwork?

[@geniehossain3738]

Based on her extracurriculars/talent, she actually had the better shot of getting into NYADA than either Rachel & Kurt, but no one’s ready for that discussion. 🤣

[@rma2110]

@@geniehossain3738 Santana herself said ‘I could get in here anytime I want.’ I guess she could have gone to college in NYADA after getting married. In my head cannon I imagine Brittany studying math while teaching dance. She ends up helping NASA land a rover on Mars with her mathematical genius. Santana ends up working as a paralegal while she tries to get her law degree. Every star needs a lawyer so Santana might end up looking after big stars like Mercedes, Rachel, and even Artie. Artie is a big time director. Santana loves looking after people and fighting for them. She also loves winning. I think being a lawyer is perfect.

[@swiftie_moonchild]

@@rma2110 And in my head she does that while taking NYADA dance classes(and still sings in them)

[@alexaduran2477]

She was the best character AND performer. To me, she was the best singer after Mercedes

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

Same. That voice was exotic

[@maki7038]

Actually Santana is better

[@tallulahbrown5864]

Agreed but she has more of a range

[@xkennishax8663]

Smooth criminal is so good to the point sometimes I wanna cry because it's so good

[@dorsaldestroyer.c2875]

Bruh

[@elliecole2067]

Literally. It's what confirmed that I was a bisexual. MY ANTHEM

[@dorsaldestroyer.c2875]

Cry....😐😑

[@lexidrevitchh4950]

seriously i wish they did more songs together bc there voices together..*chefs kiss*

[@tapesbybea4548]

Naya was the best actress on the show. PERIOD!

[@cyber12121]

If you included every time she stole the show it would just be any scene she’s in

[@sarcastic_ethan237]

"9 minutes" no, she carried the whole damn show 😍😍😍

[@jaylenrobertson4668]

This just goes to show the talent of Naya Rivera, RIP to our Beautiful angel.

[@ella9120]

Yes RIP naya you are so missed ❤️

[@voiddemie6041]

santana and mercedes carried the show with their duets alone!!!

[@fayc_fayc2115]

Justice for If I Cant Have You, an underrated solo 😭

[@dklir]

Love that one 😭

[@margaretnassuna]

her voice on that song was so good!! :,))

[@jacelec1969]

i agree that'a one of my fav song that she did T__T

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

That's my favourite solo by her and no one talks about😭

[@callmeKitty]

i'm not ashamed to say i like santana's version of rain on my parade over rachel's

[@lexidrevitchh4950]

me neither bestie she was def a better performer and did so many more genres of music and was amazing at it every time while rachel practically only did broadway and still santana was better

[@ALittlePriest101]

SAME!! She had the presence! Her voice also sounds so rich. And honestly her version being in a lower key than Rachel's really worked in her favor, it gave her riffs and runs more of an impact.

[@PRM77]

This is the only right answer. She understood the assignment and she hit it out of the park. The best version for me to this day, she made the song hers, made it sound different and elevated it, imho

[@nostradamus1162]

rachel's version is top notch but i think lea is so classically trained she literally can only do one thing and that gets kinda boring after a while... santana/naya is more diverse and has a magnetic presence

[@callmeKitty]

@@nostradamus1162 agreed

[@tianacoley2242]

santanas character development was one of the best in the show

[@fayc_fayc2115]

Opinions may differ but in my opinion, every single time she appeared on screen I stopped paying attention to the Rachel show

[@lenasultz]

I stopped paying attention to ANYBODY else

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

I'm confused, you mean you stopped paying attention on glee?

[@fayc_fayc2115]

@@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774 yes glee was unfortunately the Rachel show, save for the moments Santana stole the spotlight, even when she wasn’t talking

[@angiesalinas2086]

Her stage presence literally carried this entire show

[@tonicarter6223]

This is one of the biggest reasons Santana was my favorite. Her voice was out of this world. She put so much emotion and depth into it. And she could literally sing everything from Broadway to rap like she was incredibly. Her and Mercedes carried that show and I take no criticism

[@emmyrose2226]

That transition between the two versions of Valerie 😍😍 AMAZING!

[@victoriakoon]

i literally only watched the show for santana. naya was an amazing actress

[@KarlaMartinez-eu1hg]

Naya took her crown to heaven with her. 👑 R.I.P Queen.

[@themeltedchocolate]

Single-handedly kept the show on air for 6 years

[@veeval110]

I remember her getting on rachel about how Rachel’s been training for years but Santana really only performed when she was at Glee but she’s still just as good. and I was like damn right

[@FirestarYT]

To all those rachelers, Naya Rivera's "Don't Rain on my Parade" was undoubtadly better. It makes me cry every time. Naya Rivera was and always will be someone I look up to, and we all miss her ;-;

[@genswag1237]

i miss her too, and i love both rachel and santana, but her dromp is too pop/r&bish, it’s too much. that being said, so many songs that rachel sung on as lead, santana deserved them. it’s just my opinion though.

[@dorsaldestroyer.c2875]

@@genswag1237 ❗❗❗‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️Too r&bish Hwat

[@FirestarYT]

@@genswag1237 I agree with the facts your saying, but personally I like this version. Glee is best when it doesn't copy the original style exactly, and Santana's voice combined with this number is really powerful

[@i-anyways8534]

I love Santana but rachel’s whole character and voice was pretty much made for Broadway.

[@deleeyuh]

You cant say it's better it's completely different. For someone like me who loves musical theatre i prefer Rachel's. I always really hate it when musical theatre songs are made very pop as in glee's version of defying gravity. Don't compare the talent of two women. They are both incredibly talented, but have a complete different tone and background.

[@andiflores4638]

9 minutes? More like 6 seasons, she got them vocals and those moves 👏👏

[@nataliasahagun3418]

This compilation really does show her versatility, she could do Brodway, R&B, pop, soul, rap, and probably anything else she wanted.

[@mayahjali]

How fast I clicked on this. She carried the show! I love Naya/Santana She was literally the star and no one can tell me otherwise.

[@littlxbee9233]

the queen once again proving she was the best character AND performer

[@literallylebanese]

she understood the assignment 😤

[@Sophia-ce2qo]

santana’s whole “ don’t rain on my parade” performance was so iconic and my favorite song she performed on the whole show

[@aj-vp3fj]

she fr did carry the entire show

[@mikaylamusic7310]

her voice gave me the most chills during the show, i miss her so much

[@jaynedankowski5080]

the rumor has it someone like you mashup is one of my favorites of her songs ever its so emotional and she sounds so good. i love it so much

[@graysang5386]

arguably the best female performer in glee. naya was a talent! she's a triple threat and a force that most of us didn't expected at first

[@zoerosso2962]

7:41 the "wAAaaNT" UGH

[@teahop0768]

Honestly, she was such an underrated character. Her vocals were absolutely amazing and easily equaled Rachel's. It was sad that her and Brittany finally getting their happy ending with Abuela and Sue and the writers just HAD to add Blaine and Kurt (even though in the last episode, it shows Rachel having their child, so it would've been fairly obvious Kurt and Blaine were married) and Santana gave up being Rachel's understudy because Rachel couldn't handle the fact that she was just as good as her. She was truly underappreciated, even though she went from being a cold hearted bitch to an amazing woman who would do anything for her friends (even give up broadway)

[@Lauren-dk3qv]

YES TIS THE TRUTH I FIND NO FLAW IN THIS COMMENT

[@miraj.2]

yeah especially since her taking the understudy part was to get a job and get her name out there it wasn’t to spite rachel, rachel was scared she was gonna lose her part cause she knew santana was equal to, or even better, than she was and so she threw a hissy fit for days until santana decided their friendship was more important than a job which rachel couldn’t understand

[@teahop0768]

@@miraj.2 yes! She was doing what Rachel did during the entire show which was fight for what she wanted, even when it didn't benefit her friends.

[@krau2880]

Great character yes but not underrated in any way lmao

[@teahop0768]

@@krau2880 her voice was showcased yes, but she was underrated in a way that her character wasn't showcased. We never got a duet with blaine, Tina, or other characters when she was supposed to become a main character in season 5-6

[@amystout7772]

it’s been almost a year and i still can’t believe this beautiful soul is gone. santana is the best character, she has been since day 1, and i honestly can’t imagine her being played by anyone except naya 😭🌈💞

[@emanueleamato3053]

The smooth criminal scene with Sebastian... just fantastic

[@thegayone1911]

This video should basically have every Santana scene in Glee

[@susiecook2054]

River Deep, Mountain High has to be one of my favourite songs of the entire show. Santana and Merdeces are amazing omg

[@karinac4445]

she looks AMAZING in red

[@booksandspice5264]

regretfully I didn't properly get into glee until after Naya's passing. But for two years before I (not knowing who she was really) listened to her version of Girl on Fire and If I Die Young, and I don't want this to be a sob story, but they helped me. And then I found Glee and all these clips on here and it helped me this year too! Thank you Naya, and Santana. You'll never be forgotten x (Absolutely LOVED this btw)

[@Livviegirlie]

she is such an iconic performer

[@athasyanaila1615]

My favorite thing ever is seeing her ponytail go SWWSSHHH

[@emmyrose2226]

God I love Santana

[@acadiabaker5546]

Shes the best character hands downnnn, and she really helped me truly come to terms with myself. Naya did such a beautiful job portraying her. ❤️❤️❤️

[@darrencriss5529]

She helped me too

[@SunnyPereira1]

She was so good!

[@marqsworldd]

The reason Rachel/Lea hated Santana/Naya (if yk about the off show drama then) is because Naya had sex appeal, she could dance, and she could PERFORM.

[@pandakatiefominz]

And was actually a likable woman, unlike Lea

[@rj-hg1kq]

right? literally everyone loved her @@pandakatiefominz

[@analuzkramer6306]

The title should be "Santana Lopez carrying the show for the 6 Seasons of Glee"

[@JeremyMYG]

1:35 the smile on her face 🥺 RIP angel

[@tootie6944]

1:03 naya looked so good in this episode😭..

[@teresaneves8839]

Sorry to Rachel and the producers, but even tho they tried to portrait Rachel as the “most talented” of the glee club, we all know who the real star is *cough* *cough* Santana *cough* *cough*

[@stanthemn]

Naya was undoubtedly the star of the show. We all know how amazing her singing is, but reading into how many of the cast talk about what a great person and friend she was means she is also an amazing actor at being the HBIC 👑

[@AlineVeloso]

This is Santana Lopez baby! 😎🤩❤

[@DeeDee-fv2sv]

Naya was a force! The fact that she fought her way to the front of the class and killed every single performance without fail on Glee was simply amazing. Triple threat, and beautiful as well. Even watching her in Step Up Highwater we only got a drop of her singing and dancing but damn if those dances weren't some of the sexiest performances you could ask for. Naya just made everything better. RIP Queen.

[@janirra6393]

This is why she’s my favorite character 😌

[@giovanamonteiro7676]

she was THE most talented actress on that show

[@morganschneider191]

chills :'(

[@femkewiersmaa]

i LOVE it when santana raps (and sings)😍

[@aby7688]

the mr arnstien part is amazing the way she sings it-

[@xkennishax8663]

santana had the best voice😌

[@KYRofficial_123]

Mercedes reading this👀 (Jk both Amber and Naya are amazing👑)

[@judithgraal310]

that valerie transition was so smooth!! god, i miss Naya so much ❤️

[@melissawilson4498]

The transition from don’t rain on my parade to Valerie .... absolutely wonderful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@emmachameli3196]

there’s a longer version that’s 6 seasons long 😫🤚

[@mo.o.o]

Naya was amazing, she truly was, in everything that she was doing, whether it was acting, singing, dancing, and even as a human being. She was a light and still is. She was definitely carrying Glee, still pisses me off a bit how they favoured Rachel over anyone else for so long. There were so many other talents that deserved more screen time.

[@vanillasnixx]

Also, she CARRIED the show.

[@dianamedina-lv8hj]

The valerie transition i cant 😭😭 that was the best

[@valehdeeez]

i haven't realized how inconic she was until now (don't get me wrong, sh'es obviously an icon, but she's not just an icon, she's a legend, SHE'S THE MOMENT and always will be). rest in peace angel

[@charlottecorless113]

I just really admire how she really did hold the intire show on her shoulders and how you could really see the chemistry between Brittany and Santana like props to Heather and Naya And RIP Naya Riviera you really changed anyone who watched glee and opened them to all possibilities. She was one amazing person.

[@helypsemusic]

no wonder why I found out about my sexuality thanks to Santana Lopez: the charisma, the range and the versatility. Naya did such a wonderful job by portraying this character. I'll forever be grateful to her for that and miss her. Thank you for making amazing videos which makes me smile and laugh!! best yt channel ♥

[@mangoccoi1103]

OMG ON 8:15 SHE DID THAT RIFF AND HIT THAT Bb5 LIKE MERCEDES ICON😍😍

[@sidneyprescottswife6654]

you guys have to agree, mercades and santana was the BEST duo when it came to performances

[@tuesgray7677]

Greatest moment in show business history! I have a playlist of all the songs sung by Santana because Naya’s voice is my ABSOLUTE favorite!!!

[@scot1brit214]

I wish the show was just focused on naya and not lea, naya is just so much better than lea!!

[@joeldiamxnd741]

It didn't need to, Rachel's no one favorite

[@auntiesnixx6506]

MY GOOSEBUMPS STAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE VIDEO

[@alucas5280]

i genuinely just finished this video & i’m bawling like a fucking baby because i miss naya so much. she was just an amazing soul with so much talent and i hate that she was taken from us so soon

[@denissemarcelo4976]

I love Santana!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🥰 Amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@abbeyc_]

let’s be real, all of her performances are iconic and our queen performing them makes them that more iconic!

[@pengoschwortz4734]

Omg I never heard the full Nutbush performance. I never knew about that iconic high note

[@turkicnomad5632]

To be a fly on the wall of that recording studio for all the times Naya or Amber were in the booth…

[@obohemma1983]

She has the most amazing voice in glee all her performance I love them she will always be remembered rest in peace queen naya

[@elliegilmartin4222]

i miss her🥺

[@Lauren-dk3qv]

HAIL SANTANA

[@handsomemahlambi]

She really carried the show and made it enjoyable for me to watch I miss Naya I love her so much😭❤️✨

[@sophbenj.8840]

i’m obsessed with her

[@elliot_to]

Hear me out, the Heads Will Roll/Thriller mashup performance. Those “D-DANCE DANCE DANCE TILL YOUR DEAD’s” are just insane.

[@Maya-bu3bn]

THE LADY GAGA NUMBER IS SO UNDERRATED SANTANA KILLED IT!!

[@AlleyCat-bz8hr]

For as long as I live I will never ever forget Naya and this incredible character she played! A TRUE ICON. Rest in power queen! 💖

[@claracalhoun5041]

"that was simply the greatest moment in show business history"