
Dascha Polanco
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 3, 1982
- Birthplace
- Dominican Republic
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.
Filmography

A Little Prayer 2025
as Narcedalia

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story 2025
as Marcela Borges

Air Force One Down 2024
as Vice President Hansen

Junction 2024
as Dana

Miguel Wants to Fight 2023
as Mrs. Rodriguez

Samaritan 2022
as Tiffany Cleary

DC League of Super-Pets 2022
as Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)

In the Heights 2021
as Cuca

iGilbert 2021
as Jana

The Irishman 2019
as Nurse

VH1 Hip Hop Honors: All Hail the Queens 2016
Actor

The Perfect Match 2016
as Pressie

Joy 2015
as Jackie

The Cobbler 2014
as Macy

Gimme Shelter 2013
as Carmel
Credits from TMDB.