The talented actress and singer Amber Riley became famous thanks to the role of Mercedes Jones in the American teenage series "Chorus". However, her career did not end there, and now the actress continues to appear in popular television shows and write music.
short biography
Amber Patrice Riley was born on February 15 in 1986 in Los Angeles, where she graduated from high school. Prior to filming Ryan Murphy’s Choir in 2007, Amber auditioned for the popular American Idol talent show, but was unable to attend it. Two years later, she got into the "Choir".
During the first season of “Choir”, Amber Riley lost 2 sizes, as she switched to healthier food, and the dance numbers for the series were prepared eight hours a day.
In addition to acting, she tries herself in music. In 2010, she wrote her first solo album in the genres of hip-hop and rhythm and blues. Amber Riley even performed at the White House. By the way, before the performance, she was encouraged by the first lady of that time - Michelle Obama.
Passion for music came from childhood, as her mother works as a vocal teacher. She taught Amber singing from the age of two.
In 2016, it was announced that Riley would play the role of Effie in the famous theatrical production of Dream Girls. Amber Riley does not particularly talk about her personal life, but it is known that she is not married.
A story with a fan
During the filming of the first seasons of The Choir, the mother of a little girl Madison contacted Amber. The 11-year-old full-bodied black girl adopted by white parents was very complex about how she looked. The number from the series, where Amber sings the song of Christina Aguilera Beautiful, gave little Madison strength, as reported in her mother’s letter. Over time, the actress became a pen friend for Madison and sent her tickets for the Choir live concert.
Movies with Amber Riley
Her name thundered the whole world after the release of the TV series "Chorus", but this is not the only work in the cinema and on television in which Amber took part.
Actress of feature films and TV shows:
- "There are no fools";
- "Straight from the country of Oz" - as Brands;
- "My Christmas Wish" - in the role of Jackie Turner;
- "Naughty Ex" (TV series) - as a ghost;
- St. Sass - in the role of Toby.
It plays itself:
- "Black girls rule!";
- Talk Show Queen Latifah;
- "Arsenio Hall Show";
- "Real" (TV series);
- project "Chorus" (Gli Project);
- project "Seven o'clock in the evening";
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon;
- "Royal racing RuPola";
- Bonnie Hunt show;
- Wendy Williams show;
- Graham Norton show;
- show with Carrie Keegan;
- Rachel Ray (TV series);
- Tyra Banks show;
- "Dancing with the Stars";
- "X Factor";
- Ellen DeGeneres show;
- "Friday Night" with Jonathan Ross;
- "Sight" (TV series);
- "Night Show" with Jay Leno;
- "The Simpsons";
- Oprah Winfrey show;
- "Entertainment tonight";
- "Good morning America."
Amber Riley is living proof that beauty and style are not just for thin white girls. Her vivid images were repeatedly noted by journalists and fashion bloggers, she repeatedly appeared on the covers of magazines, including Mary Claire. Amber says she’s never intended to lose weight to the standard size, but she’s glad that she dropped 2 sizes on the set. She believes that the main thing is harmony with herself, which the actress and singer successfully achieved.