Dascha Polanco Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Facts, Biography
Dascha Polanco Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 86 kg |
Date of Birth | December 3, 1982 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Dascha Polanco is a Dominican actress and voice artist who is best known for playing Dayanara “Daya” Diaz in the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. In addition to that, some of her other on-screen roles include playing Carmel in Gimme Shelter, Sheila “Pressy” Wells in The Perfect Match, Jackie in Joy, Det. Lori Wieder in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, Elena in When They See Us, Beatrice in Russian Doll, Nurse in The Irishman, and Patti Hitchens in Evil.
Born Name
Dascha Yolaine Polanco
Nick Name
Dash
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Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Nationality
Education
Dascha got her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hunter College. She has also studied nursing at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City.
Moreover, Dascha has attended Break Into Hollywood (BIH) studios in New York.
Occupation
Actress, Voice Artist
Family
- Father – Rubén Darío Polanco (Mechanic)
- Mother – Janet Polanco (Cosmetologist)
- Siblings – She has a younger brother and a younger sister.
Manager
She has been signed with these agencies –
- Shirley Grant Management
- The Gersh Agency, Inc., Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
86 kg or 189.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
NOTE – When she was 17, she became a mother. She has three kids including a daughter named Dasany and a son named Aryam. In September 2023, it was revealed that her daughter Dasany was expecting her first child and Dascha was going to be a grandmother at the age of 40.
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Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and Hispanic)
She has Dominican Republic (African and Spanish) ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
She is always seen with multi-colored hair. Sometimes, she is supporting purple-colored hair, pink hair, magenta hair, gray hair, etc.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curvy figure
- Buxom figure
Measurements
41-30-42 in or 104-76-107 cm
Dress Size
12 (US) or 44 (EU)
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Bra Size
38C
Shoe Size
8.5 (US) or 6 (UK) or 39 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
She has appeared in an Old Navy TV commercial.
Dascha has also been featured in NFL’s Women’s Apparel line in 2015 alongside other ladies like Alyssa Milano, Jamie Chung, etc.
Best Known For
Playing Dayanara Diaz in the comedy-drama series Orange Is the New Black
First Film
Dascha first appeared in the 2013 independent drama film Gimme Shelter for her role as Caramel.
First TV Show
In 2011, Dascha appeared in the police procedural drama series Unforgettable for her role as Estella in just 1 episode.
Dascha Polanco Favorite Things
- Lip Color – N*de
Source – Mimi Chatter
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Dascha Polanco Facts
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