Amber Riley
Character Bio
When Mercedes Jones auditions for Will Schuester's new glee club, she expects to be the diva. Sassy and loud, she isn't interested in being anyone's backup singer.
But on the inside she's like any other McKinley student - insecure sometimes, and eager to be a part of the popular crowd. After scheming Cheerios tell her that best friend Kurt is interested in her, she willingly overlooks many red flags to pursue him. She's devastated when he inevitably spurns her, but the two reconcile when he confides in her that he's gay.
Her chief rival in glee is Rachel Berry, a fellow diva who lobbies hard for every lead and solo. When Mercedes and Kurt feel overlooked by Will, they decide to join the Cheerios for more opportunities to shine - a decision not without its own difficulties.
Actor Bio
Amber Riley got her first break when Ryan Murphy cast her in the pilot "St. Sass." Although the pilot was not picked up, Riley was able to use that experience to land a role on the television series "Cedric the Entertainer Presents."
Riley has performed in numerous theater productions including "Alice in Wonderland," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Into the Woods" and "Mystery on the Docks" with the Los Angeles Opera.
Riley resides in Long Beach, CA with her family.
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