Actor

Dascha Polanco: Movies & Box Office

films: 11
on screen: 2015–2025
box office: $355M
average score: 63

Born: December 3, 1982 (age 43)
Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Full name: Dascha Yolaine Polanco
Citizenship: Dominican Republic, United States
Occupations: Actress
Years active: 2011-present
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Dascha Polanco Movies

The highest-rated films Dascha Polanco is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Irishman (2019) scores highest, at 89. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Dascha Polanco's Career in Numbers

Dascha Polanco's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dascha Polanco works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Joy (2015) to Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Dascha Polanco Movies by Decade

2010s 2
2020s 9

The 2020s were Dascha Polanco's busiest decade, with 9 films.

Dascha Polanco Movies by Genre

Drama 3
Thriller 3
Action 2
Biography 2
Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Dascha Polanco has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Dascha Polanco Career Milestones

First film: Joy 2015
Biggest box office hit: DC League of Super-Pets $208M worldwide
Best-rated film: The Irishman Movie Echo Score 89
Newest film: Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story 2025

11 credits

Dascha Polanco Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Dascha Polanco is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Dascha Polanco?

Dascha Polanco was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1982 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Dascha Yolaine Polanco is a well-known Dominican actress, notably recognized for her role as Dayanara "Daya" Diaz in the acclaimed Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. Born on December 3, 1982, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she moved to the United States at a tender age. She was raised in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and Miami by her father, a mechanic, and her mother, a cosmetologist. Besides her acting career, she is also known for completing a bachelor's degree in psychology at Hunter College. While working in hospital administration and studying nursing, she regained courage and went back to pursue her dream of acting. Her acting career began with minor parts in TV series such as Unforgettable and NYC 22 before landing a major role in Orange Is the New Black. She also landed a lead role as Cuca in the 2021 movie, In the Heights. In addition to acting, she voiced Ms. Camilla Torres in the animated series Karma's World from 2021 to 2022. She is a mother of two children, her daughter once portrayed a younger version of her in the fifth season of Orange is the New Black.

Works with

Who Dascha Polanco Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Dascha Polanco shares the most films with. Robert De Niro comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Jane Levy (2).

FAQ

Dascha Polanco: Questions & Answers

How many movies Dascha Polanco has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Dascha Polanco been in?

Dascha Polanco is credited on 11 films, from 2015 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Dascha Polanco's highest-grossing movie?

DC League of Super-Pets (2022) is Dascha Polanco's biggest box office hit, with $208M worldwide, ahead of Joy (2015) ($101M). Across every film with box office figures, Dascha Polanco's movies have made $355M.

Dascha Polanco's biggest hits

What is the best Dascha Polanco movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dascha Polanco's best-rated film is The Irishman (2019) with a score of 89, followed by A Little Prayer (2023) (86).

Best Dascha Polanco movies, ranked

How old is Dascha Polanco?

Dascha Polanco is 43 years old, born on December 3, 1982 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

What is Dascha Polanco's newest movie?

The most recent film on Dascha Polanco's filmography is A Little Prayer (2025), in the role of Narcedalia.

Who does Dascha Polanco work with most often?

Dascha Polanco shares the most films with Robert De Niro (2 films), Jane Levy (2 films) and Ashley Shelton (2 films).

The Best Dascha Polanco Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 11 credits.

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