Cice Rivera

Cice Rivera, (born June 20, 1970) is an American television and film actress, makeup artist, director, producer, photographer, writer and published author. She began acting classes at sixteen and made her first movie appearance in Carlito's Way (1992) and The Cowboy Way (1994). Since establishing her career as a rising Hollywood actress and author, with films such as Carlito's Angels and Blue's Clues shows, which received 3 wins and 30 nominations, NYTimes awards and award winning show. Early life Rivera was born in Newark, N.J. Currently resides in Hollywood, F.L. the daughter of Nilda Lopez, a Hispanic cosmetologist and Rafael Rivera Sr., a Hispanic entrepreneur from Arecibo Puerto Rico. Rivera's maternal grandparent's are from Spain and Puerto Rico. On her father's side, she is descended from a prominent family in Puerto Rico. Rivera has an older brother Rafael, a younger brother Manuel and a adopted little sister Alexis. Rivera lived in West Orange N.J. until age eighteen, where she took art and writing classes at an art gallery nearby. She frequently wrote poetry and did canvas art for much of her childhood. Rivera studied art as a child and also taking small parts in any production. Rivera attended West Orange High School for a short period: Later attending and graduating from Florida School of Excellence. Rivera participated in high school theater productions, art, photography and fashion design. Rivera enrolled in the University of Metaphysical Science in California 2004. Prior to this, she worked as a bartender while pursuing an acting career. She went into Manhattan daily to pursue auditions and supported herself with a variety of odd jobs. Rivera later completed her coursework and was awarded a degree from UMS and Addiction Academy of SF and is furthering her education with a degree in psychology. She is Florida State licensed counselor. She is fluent in Spanish and intermediate in several languages. Career Modeling At 16, she began her career as a model. Rivera first modeling job was for a catalog. Following many fashion shows. She modeled for various photographers and companies. She modeled for companies such as ESPN, Pepsi, Herbal Essence, Natural Awakenings, Coors Light and Budweiser. She was featured on the cover New Times. Cover Model Coffee Shop Robbery. Acting While in New York, Rivera took acting classes at HB Studios and various other acting schools. She had appeared in several student films and had later landed roles in several Off - Off-Broadway plays. Rivera's performance brought other offers to expanding in her roles: TV. Soap Opera, In Our World (1996), Rosebay N.Y. T.V. (1998). After filming the TV shows, Rivera traveled into Los Angeles and was cast in a series of one big role and small roles in several independent films as well as in the lead role. However, the agent was not legit and Rivera went back to N.Y. to continue her career.. She later appeared in several films such as Love + (Me) 3 (2000), Lying Beside You (2001), It's Joe Time (2002), Meet Joe (2002) The Movie, El Vacilon (2005), Carlito's Angel's, Making The Movie T.V. Show and The Cofee Shop Roberry. One of Rivera's notable T.V appearances was in Blue's Clues and Rosebay N.Y. Show. This role led to her break-through performance in production. She published her first book in the late 1990s, carrying of successes, including taking an active part of various roles producing, directing, photography, makeup artist and writer. Rivera was selected as one of Rosebay N.Y. most prestigious actors. She was presented Award for Excellence at LCD Studios. Award winner as the producer of the show In Our World which aired on channel 34. Rivera received recognition as a Hollywood Celebrity: on Hollywood Updates. Entrepreneurship Rivera currently published her own entertainment magazine for rising artist "Bout Me", certified acting coach and author of several books. Furthermore, working on a Metaphysical Center for human development. She also has made appearances in mentoring as an advocate for people of all age groups. Rivera is working on a spiritual book titled (The Unity of One Split Power). Rivera's current books out, A Rainbow Behind a Shadow, Dasper, Bed Wetting Betty, Artistic Expressions Personal life Rivera married actor/model and motorcycle builder Blye Gonzalez June 07, 2007. Rivera's comment on her marriage: She claims they met in a dream, prior to actually meeting in person. Then they met at a gas station. They exchanged love letters and phone calls for sometime before committing to meeting again in person. Religion Rivera does not believe in religion. Rivera's Comment on religion: She believes in the word of God, freedom of believing in all religions which equal one, a higher power of spirit. All religions equal one word - God or the energy of a higher power source. She believes in metaphysical Science and quantum physics. She believes Healing is established through universal source. Filmography Actress: 1. Vacilón: The Movie, El (2005) .... Girlfriend 2. Blue's Clues: Meet Joe! (2002) (V) .... Steve's Friend 3. It's Joe Time! (2002) (V) .... Steve's friend 4. Lying Beside You (2001) .... Clarissa 5. Love = (Me)^3 (2000) .... Monica's Script double Make-Up Department: 1. Carlito's Angels (2003) (V) (makeup artist) (photographer) Awards 2008 Ms. Gasparilla Royalty 2008 Barbizon Miss Congeniality 2007 Miami Herald Featured Artist 1990-2008 Editor's Choice Awards 2006 Cover Girl Bout Me Magazine 2006 Miami Herald Convention 2005 Rukira Fashions 2005 Cover Girl Rukira 2005 Cover Girl Coffee Shop Robbery 2003 Most Photogenic Award 2000 Modeling Beauty Award 1995-1998 Editor's Choice Award 1998-2007 Poetry Awards 1999 T.V. Soap Opera Front Cover Queens N.Y. 2005-2007 Article Awards 2004 Photographer/Editor In Chief Lokera Magazine 1998 Bud Girl 1998 Swimwear Calendar 1997 Swimwear Competition Florida 1997 Miss Front Cover "Rainbow Behind a Shadow" 1997 Model of the Month May 1996 Miss Budweiser 1996 Most Photogenic Award 1995 Miss Coors Light 1994 Pepsi Promo & Commercial 1994 Miss Most Photogenic, L,C,D. 1993 Miss Fitness M.Beach Wear