Dascha Polanco

December 3, 1982 (age 43) Dominican Republic
IMDb

Dascha Polanco is a Dominican American actress best known for her role as Dayanara Diaz on Orange Is the New Black.

Their titles like The Irishman, Joy, and Samaritan - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

12 titles
Community avg: 7.99 /10
  • 1
    1
    The Irishman
    2019November 2019 by Martin Scorsese
    Crime, Drama, History
    Crime, Drama, History
    8.50 Masterpiece--
  • 2
    2
    Joy
    2015December 2015 by David O. Russell
    Drama, Comedy
    Drama, Comedy
    7.49 Good++
  • 3
    3
    Samaritan
    2022August 2022 by Julius Avery
    Science Fiction, Crime, Action
    Science Fiction, Crime, Action
    7.59 Excellent--
  • 4
    4
    Orange Is the New Black
    2013–2019 by Jenji Kohan
    Drama, Comedy, Crime
    Drama, Comedy, Crime
    8.56 Masterpiece--
  • 5
    5
    The Cobbler
    2014September 2014 by Tom McCarthy
    Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
    Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
    6.85 Good-
  • 6
    6
    DC League of Super-Pets
    2022July 2022 by Jared Stern
    Family, Comedy, Adventure
    Family, Comedy, Adventure
    8.08 Excellent
  • 7
    7
    In the Heights
    2021June 2021 by Jon M. Chu
    Drama, Romance
    Drama, Romance
    8.02 Excellent
  • 8
    8
    Gimme Shelter
    2013October 2013 by Ron Krauss
    Drama
    Drama
    7.59 Excellent--
  • 9
    9
    Air Force One Down
    2024February 2024 by James Bamford
    Action, Thriller
    Action, Thriller
    7.21 Good+
  • 10
    10
    The Perfect Match
    2016March 2016 by Bille Woodruff
    Romance, Comedy
    Romance, Comedy
    6.78 Good-
  • 11
    11
    A Little Prayer
    2025August 2025 by Angus MacLachlan
    Drama
    Drama
    7.65 Excellent--
  • 12
    12
    Junction
    2024January 2024 by Bryan Greenberg
    Drama, Thriller
    Drama, Thriller
    7.68 Excellent--