In the opening scenes of the very first episode of Glee, a quote is immortalized in McKinley High’s trophy case.
“By its very definition, glee is about opening yourself up to joy”, and arguably, no one was more enjoyable to watch than the icon herself – Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera).
Naya Rivera had true star power and wasn’t afraid to pull focus in a scene.
That’s exactly how her character managed to transform from a “nameless Cheerio sidekick” to a main character by the end of the first season.
She had talent, she had style, and she had a hell of a lot to say but could just as easily cut you with a look.
Despite the fast and cruel nature of Santana’s words, she became a comfort character for many, especially within the queer community.
She provided some much-needed queer representation and despite the over-the-top comedy utilized by the show,
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