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Long before Glee, Naya Rivera was putting in work in Hollywood, starting her career as a child actress and model. Between 1992 and 2002, she had roles in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, Smart Guy, and The Bernie Mac Show. She also made an appearance in the music video for B2K’s Why I Love You. 

ALSO READ: How Naya Rivera Likely Died, Per Officials

Check out her 9 most memorable roles from Family Matters to Glee:

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Source: ABC Photo Archives / Getty

1. Naya Rivera on ‘The Royal Family’

2. Naya Rivera on ‘Family Matters’

3. Naya Rivera on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’

4. Naya Rivera on ‘Smart Guy’

5. Naya Rivera on ‘The Bernie Mac Show’

6. Naya Rivera on ‘Even Stevens’

7. Naya Rivera on ‘Soul Food’

8. Naya Rivera on ‘Girlfriends’

9. Naya Rivera on ‘Step Up’

In May, Naya Rivera announced her excitement to start filming the new season of Step Up, with co-star Ne-Yo.

10. Naya Rivera performs ‘If I Die Young’ on ‘Glee’

11. Naya Rivera’s ‘Sorry’ Video Lyrics Featuring Big Sean

12. Naya Rivera in B2K’s ‘Why I Love You’