Dascha Polanco movies and series

December 3, 1982 (age 43) Dominican Republic
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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.

Her titles like The Irishman, Joy, and Samaritan - her biggest roles first. Last updated: October 2, 2026

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    The Irishman
    2019November 2019 by Martin Scorsese
    Minor role as Nurse
    Minor role as Nurse
    7.18 Good++ 7,759 ratings
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    Joy
    2015December 2015 by David O. Russell
    Supporting as Jackie
    Supporting as Jackie
    6.09 Okay++ 4,356 ratings
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    Samaritan
    2022August 2022 by Julius Avery
    Starring as Tiffany Cleary
    Starring as Tiffany Cleary
    6.18 Good-- 2,276 ratings
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    Orange Is the New Black
    2013–2019 by Jenji Kohan
    Supporting as Dayanara Diaz
    Supporting as Dayanara Diaz
    6.96 Good+ 2,899 ratings
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    The Cobbler
    2014September 2014 by Tom McCarthy
    Minor role as Macy
    Minor role as Macy
    5.47 Okay 1,847 ratings
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    DC League of Super-Pets
    2022July 2022 by Jared Stern
    Minor role as Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)
    Minor role as Jessica Cruz / Green Lantern (voice)
    6.62 Good 1,785 ratings
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    In the Heights
    2021June 2021 by Jon M. Chu
    Minor role as Cuca
    Minor role as Cuca
    6.55 Good- 820 ratings
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    Gimme Shelter
    2013October 2013 by Ron Krauss
    Supporting as Carmel
    Supporting as Carmel
    6.09 Okay++ 259 ratings
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    Air Force One Down
    2024February 2024 by James Bamford
    Starring as Vice President Hansen
    Starring as Vice President Hansen
    5.90 Okay++ 168 ratings
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    The Perfect Match
    2016March 2016 by Bille Woodruff
    Minor role as Pressie
    Minor role as Pressie
    5.61 Okay 213 ratings
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    A Little Prayer
    2025August 2025 by Angus MacLachlan
    Starring as Narcedalia
    Starring as Narcedalia
    6.03 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Miguel Wants to Fight
    2023August 2023 by Oz Rodriguez
    Supporting as Mrs. Rodriguez
    Supporting as Mrs. Rodriguez
    6.04 Okay++ <100 ratings
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    Junction
    2024January 2024 by Bryan Greenberg
    Supporting as Dana
    Supporting as Dana
    Needs more reviews
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    iGilbert
    2021March 2021 by Adrian Martinez
    Supporting as Jana
    Supporting as Jana
    Needs more reviews
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    Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story
    2025January 2025 by Felipe Rodriguez
    Lead role as Marcela Borges
    Lead role as Marcela Borges
    Needs more reviews
Co-starring with:
David Strathairn 1 title
Katherine McNamara 1 title
Robert De Niro 2 titles
Adrian Martinez 1 title
Vanessa Hudgens 1 title
Jane Levy 1 title
Sylvester Stallone 1 title
Bryan Greenberg 1 title
Jennifer Lawrence 1 title
Taylor Schilling 1 title
Raúl Castillo 2 titles
Adam Sandler 1 title
Anthony Ramos 1 title
Dwayne Johnson 1 title
Natasha Lyonne 2 titles
Celia Weston 1 title
Moisés Arias 1 title
Rade Šerbedžija 1 title
Emily Meade 1 title
Sophia Bush 1 title
Selenis Leyva 1 title
Diane Ladd 1 title
Method Man 1 title
Melissa Barrera 1 title