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Santana Lopez
First appearance"Pilot"
Created byRyan Murphy
Brad Falchuk
Ian Brennan
Portrayed byNaya Rivera
In-universe information
OccupationHigh school student

Santana Lopez is a fictional character from the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. The character is portrayed by actress Naya Rivera, and has appeared in Glee from its pilot episode, first broadcast on May 19, 2009. Santana was developed by Glee creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. She is Quinn's and Brittany's friend and fellow Cheerleader, who joins the school's Glee club as a spy for her cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, where the show is set.[1]

Storylines

Santana is introduced as a popular cheerleader at William McKinley High School. She is friends with fellow cheerleaders Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron) and Brittany (Heather Morris), and is dating football player Puck (Mark Salling). She is usually seen at Quinn's side as her sidekick. Sue encourages the cheerleaders to join the school glee club, New Directions, in order to help her bring it down from the inside.[2] Santana helps convince the club members to hire the notoriously critical professional dance coach Dakota Stanley (Whit Hertford), but they are able to withstand his criticism. She breaks up with Puck, confronting him over his bad credit score and stating that she needs someone who can support her.[3] During a party line conversation, Brittany reveals that she and Santana have slept together. When Santana and Brittany are accused of giving Sue New Directions' set list for Sectionals, Santana defends herself, but Brittany admits she was the one to do it. When Quinn reveals that Sue orders the Cheerios to spy on glee club, Santana admits that no one is forcing her to stay in the club, stating that she likes glee and it is the best part of her day.[4]

Following the team's victory at Sectionals, Sue assigns Santana and Brittany to go after glee club co-captain Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith) in order to humiliate his girlfriend Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and get her to quit the glee club. They invite him on a date, but ignore him throughout the evening.[5] Sue later tells the Cheerios to emulate Madonna and date younger men. Brittany advises Santana to date Finn, suggesting that she take his virginity. Finn accepts after learning that Rachel is dating Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff), a member of rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline. Guidance counsellor Emma Pillsbury (Jayma Mays) and Will, Rachel and Jesse also decide to have sex, leading to a dream sequence performance of "Like a Virgin" between all three couples. Ultimately, Emma and Rachel do not go through with it, but Finn does sleep with Santana. He later concludes that the sex was meaningless, and that he regrets it.[6] When Puck begins dating Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley), Santana is jealous and confronts her, singing an aggressive duet of "The Boy Is Mine" with her.[7]

In the season two premiere "Audition", it is revealed Santana had breast implants over the summer to attract more attention. After finding out, Sue demotes her from head cheerleader, replacing her with Quinn, leading to Santana attacking Quinn in the hallway.[8]

Development

Rivera drew on her own high school experience of unpopularity to prepare for the role, as well as watching films such as Mean Girls to "really get in the zone and feel like a bitchy Sophomore".[9] She has described Santana as "your typical high school cheerleader, for the most part,"[9] explaining: "She's really mean and loves boys. She's really witty so I love playing her."[9] She has characterized Santana as "a bit of a bad girl" who is "really snarky and always has these really witty one-liners she throws out there.".[10] Rivera enjoys the fact Santana is competitive and headstrong as she herself shares those traits, but dislikes Santana's mean streak.[11] She auditioned for the role as she loves singing, dancing and acting, and had never before had the opportunity to combine all three skills in one project. She finds the show's pacing challenging, especially the dancing, and commented in June 2009 that her most memorable moment on Glee was performing the Cheerios' glee club audition piece, "I Say a Little Prayer".[9] Santana played a more prominent part in the last nine episodes of Glee's first season.[12] Rivera commented: "Santana's been wreaking havoc with people's boyfriends and people's babies and teachers—she's the high school terror, and she's going to continue to be the villain."[13]

References

  1. ^ Kelly, Mike (May 17, 2009). "'Glee' series set in a Lima high school has Toledo connection too". The Blade. The Toledo Times. Retrieved May 19, 2009.
  2. ^ Ryan Murphy (director, writer), Brad Falchuk (writer), Ian Brennan (writer) (September 9, 2009). "Showmance". Glee. Season 1. Episode 2. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ John Scott (director), Ryan Murphy (writer) (September 16, 2009). "Acafellas". Glee. Season 1. Episode 3. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Brad Falchuk (director, writer) (December 9, 2009). "Sectionals". Glee. Season 1. Episode 13. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Brad Falchuk (director), Ian Brennan (writer) (April 13, 2010). "Hell-O". Glee. Season 1. Episode 14. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Goldman, Eric (May 11, 2010). "Glee: "The Power of Madonna" Review". IGN. Retrieved September 24, 2010. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (director), Ryan Murphy (writer) (May 11, 2010). "Laryngitis". Glee. Season 1. Episode 18. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |series link= ignored (help)
  8. ^ Brad Falchuk (director), Ian Brennan (writer) (September 22, 2010). "Audition". Glee. Season 2. Episode 1. Fox. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |episodelink= ignored (|episode-link= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |series link= ignored (help)
  9. ^ a b c d Steinberg, Jamie (May 2009). "Naya Rivera - Filled With Glee". Starry Constellation Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2009.
  10. ^ "TWIST Chats With Glee's Naya Rivera". Twist. Bauer Publishing. September 15, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
  11. ^ Simpson, Melody (March 17, 2009). "Meet Cory Monteith & Naya Rivera of Glee". Hollywood the Write Way. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
  12. ^ Ninojosa, Stacy (December 3, 2009). "Naya Rivera From 'Glee' Talks Santana, Singing and Spencer Pratt". Just So You Know. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
  13. ^ Dos Santos, Kristin (December 14, 2009). "Spoiler Chat: Is Jenny Humphrey a Gossip Girl Homewrecker?". E! Online. Retrieved December 18, 2009.
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