Dascha Polanco
Actress from Orange is the New Black
Born
December 3rd, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in 1982, this Dominican-American actress gained recognition for her role as Dayanara Diaz in the Netflix series 'Orange is the New Black.' She began her career in the entertainment industry with small roles and gradually advanced to more prominent roles. In addition to her work on 'Orange is the New Black,' she appeared in films such as 'The Irishman' and 'In the Heights.' This actress has also engaged in various community and advocacy efforts, particularly focusing on issues related to body positivity and mental health awareness.
Played Dayanara Diaz in 'Orange is the New Black'
Appeared in 'The Irishman'
Starred in 'In the Heights'
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