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