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Monday, November 16, 2009

Amber Riley Bio

Name: Amber Patrice Riley

Nickname(s): None

Date of Birth: February 15, 1986

Fun Fact: Amber got to sing “Bust Your Windows” on the show because creator/director Ryan Murphy heard her singing the song on the set in between takes. He liked it so much, he wrote it into the show.

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Character on Glee: Mercedes Jones

As most people know by now, Amber auditioned to be a contestant on American Idol when she was 17. She didn’t make it, but she has since said it was one of the best things that could have happened to her. When Ryan Murphy saw her in a the pilot of Cedric the Entertainer Presents, he cast her in Glee.


Quick Quote: “I'm just a fun person and I don't take myself too seriously. Life is supposed to be fun. My focus is to make a better life for myself and my family, so I am doing what is necessary to make sure we are being taking care of.”

2 comments:

  1. An amazing, talented, beautiful young lady! You will go far Amber.

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  2. AMBER, I know you acted on Good Luck Charlie as teddies best friend. BUT what happened did u quit the show? plus your a amazing singer! your talented:)

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