Dascha Polanco
Actor
Born Dec 3, 1982 · Dominican Republic
Active 2005–present
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.
Filmography
Stumble (2025) — Krystal's Mom-agerA Little Prayer (2025) — NarcedaliaThe Irishman (2019) — NurseOrange Is the New Black (2013) — Dayanara DiazWhen They See Us (2019) — ElenaJoy (2015) — JackieAmerican Dad! (2005) — (voice)Evil (2019) — Patti HitchensDC League of Super-Pets (2022) — Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)American Crime Story (2016) — Det. Lori WiederThe Walking Dead: Dead City (2023) — Lucia NarvaezSamaritan (2022) — Tiffany ClearyRussian Doll (2019) — BeatriceIn the Heights (2021) — CucaPoker Face (2023) — NatalieThe Cobbler (2014) — MacyUnforgettable (2011) — EstellaGimme Shelter (2013) — CarmelAir Force One Down (2024) — Vice President HansenThe Perfect Match (2016) — PressieMiguel Wants to Fight (2023) — Mrs. RodrigueziGilbert (2021) — JanaJunction (2024) — DanaTerror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story (2025) — Marcela Borges