Dascha Polanco

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

Biography

Dascha Yolaine 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

DC League of Super-Pets

2022

as Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)

The Irishman

2019

as Nurse

In the Heights

2021

as Cuca

Samaritan

2022

as Tiffany Cleary

The Cobbler

2014

as Macy

Joy

2015

as Jackie

The Perfect Match

2016

as Pressie

Air Force One Down

2024

as Vice President Hansen

Gimme Shelter

2013

as Carmel

Miguel Wants to Fight

2023

as Mrs. Rodriguez

Junction

2024

as Dana

iGilbert

2021

as Jana

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens

2016

A Little Prayer

2025

as Narcedalia

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story

2025

as Marcela Borges