Dascha Polanco

Born 1982-12-03 (age 43) Dominican Republic

Biography

Dascha Polanco (born December 3, 1982) is a Dominican American actress best known for her role as Dayanara Diaz on Orange Is the New Black.

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Known For

The Irishman

2019

as Nurse

DC League of Super-Pets

2022

as Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)

In the Heights

2021

as Cuca

Samaritan

2022

as Tiffany Cleary

The Cobbler

2014

as Macy

Joy

2015

as Jackie

iGilbert

2021

as Jana

The Perfect Match

2016

as Pressie

Air Force One Down

2024

as Vice President Hansen

Gimme Shelter

2013

as Carmel

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

2016

Miguel Wants to Fight

2023

as Mrs. Rodriguez

A Little Prayer

2025

as Narcedalia

Junction

2024

as Dana

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story

2025

as Marcela Borges