- Born
- Birth nameAmber Patrice Riley
- Nickname
- Mama A
- Height5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
- Amber Riley was born on February 15, 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Glee (2009), The Wiz Live! (2015) and Glee: The 3D Concert Movie (2011).
- ParentsElwin Riley
- RelativesToyia Riley(Sibling)Ashley Riley(Sibling)Ayana Nnkengy Riley(Cousin)
- She auditioned for American Idol (2002), when she was 17-years-old, during the show's second season but was turned down by the producers.
- She and partner Derek Hough were crowned the winners of Dancing with the Stars (2005) Season 17.
- Originated the role of 'Effie White' in the West End production of 'Dreamgirls', for which she won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 2017.
- Daughter of Tiny Riley.
- Sister of Ashley Riley.
- I worked at Ikea as a customer service rep for two years and loved it.
- I am so girly. I love dresses.
- I love myself.
- I have great friends around me that are positive and I think that's the key to life is making your own path. Set your own rules because there is no set rule, there is no set look, there is no set anything. You make your own rules in your life. You make your own decisions.
- Back in high school, I went on dates, but I was too focused on my career. My parents were like, 'It's nice to have a boyfriend, but it's even nicer to own your house when you're 21.'
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