Amber Riley

Amber Riley, an American actress and singer, has established a versatile career across television, music, and theater. She gained prominence through her role as Mercedes Jones on the Fox comedy-drama series "Glee," an endeavor that led to three NAACP Image Awards nominations and a shared Screen Actors Guild Award win for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Furthering her television success, she emerged victorious in season 17 of "Dancing with the Stars" and served as a judge on the BBC One musical theatre talent show "Let It Shine." On the music front, Riley has charted over 200 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 as a member of the Glee cast, and in 2020, she released her debut extended play "RILEY."

The breadth of her accomplishments extends to the West End stage where she originated the lead role of Effie White in the debut of "Dreamgirls," a performance that garnered her the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She also formed a musical theatre supergroup called Leading Ladies with Beverley Knight and Cassidy Janson. Building on her musical success, Riley released her debut album, "Songs from the Stage," in 2017, which was nominated for a Classic Brit Award for Album of the Year. Her talents further shone through her participation in both the American and British versions of "The Masked Singer," where she competed and won the eighth season of the former as "Harp."

Riley's upcoming projects continue to showcase her multifaceted talents. She is set to release a new R&B album and will be lending her voice to the animated series "Disney Junior's Ariel". Further, she will star in the musical comedy "Dream" on NBC. Through her diverse repertoire of roles in television, music, and theater, Riley has proven her adaptability and prowess in the entertainment industry.