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.

Her titles like The Irishman, Joy, and Samaritan - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 18, 2026

Watched: 0/13

Weighted avg: 6.59 /10

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1

The Irishman

2019November 2019 by Martin Scorsese

Minor role as Nurse

Minor role as Nurse

7.21 Good++
2

2

Joy

2015December 2015 by David O. Russell

Supporting as Jackie

Supporting as Jackie

6.10 Okay++
3

3

Samaritan

2022August 2022 by Julius Avery

Starring as Tiffany Cleary

Starring as Tiffany Cleary

6.25 Good--
4

4

Orange Is the New Black

2013–2019 by Jenji Kohan

Supporting as Dayanara Diaz

Supporting as Dayanara Diaz

6.83 Good+
5

5

The Cobbler

2014September 2014 by Tom McCarthy

Minor role as Macy

Minor role as Macy

5.37 Okay-
6

6

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)

6.73 Good
7

7

In the Heights

2021June 2021 by Jon M. Chu

Minor role as Cuca

Minor role as Cuca

6.66 Good
8

8

Gimme Shelter

2013October 2013 by Ron Krauss

Supporting as Carmel

Supporting as Carmel

6.10 Okay++
9

9

Air Force One Down

2024February 2024 by James Bamford

Starring as Vice President Hansen

Starring as Vice President Hansen

5.70 Okay+
10

10

The Perfect Match

2016March 2016 by Bille Woodruff

Minor role as Pressie

Minor role as Pressie

5.21 Okay--
11

11

A Little Prayer

2025August 2025 by Angus MacLachlan

Starring as Narcedalia

Starring as Narcedalia

Needs more reviews
12

12

Miguel Wants to Fight

2023August 2023 by Oz Rodriguez

Supporting as Mrs. Rodriguez

Supporting as Mrs. Rodriguez

5.90 Okay++
13

13

Junction

2024January 2024 by Bryan Greenberg

Minor role as Dana

Minor role as Dana

Needs more reviews