Dascha Polanco is an American actress who gained international recognition through her performance as Dayanara Diaz on the series Orange Is the New Black. Having aspirations of becoming an actress since a young age, she used to hesitate initially from auditioning for roles due to her weight. While working in the healthcare industry and pursuing her study to become a nurse, Dascha decided to give acting another try and started auditioning for roles. After a few minor roles, Polanco gained major success in 2013 when she became part of the hit Netflix series ‘Orange Is the New Black’ cast. The success of the series has also created new career opportunities for her and Dascha has now started landing more notable roles in both films and TV series. Due to her preference for privacy, Dascha Polanco hasn’t shared any information about her dating life.
Dascha Polanco Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Dascha Polanco
- Nicknames: Dash
- Date of Birth: December 3, 1982
- Birthplace: Dominican Republic
- Nationality: American and Dominican (Dual-citizenship)
- Occupation: Actress
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Dascha Polanco Body Measurements Height Weight Bra Size
Dascha Polanco Family Details:
- Father: Rubén Darío Polanco (Mechanic)
- Mother: Janet Polanco (Cosmetologist)
- Siblings: One sister and one brother
- Spouse Name: Unmarried
- Children Name: Dasany (Daughter), Aryam (Son)
Dascha Polanco Career Highlights:
- First Film: Gimme Shelter (2013)
- First TV Show: Unforgettable (2011)
Dascha Polanco Distinctive Features:
- Buxom Figure
Dascha Polanco Body Measurements:
Following are the complete actress Dascha Polanco body measurements details such as her weight, height, dress, bust, hip, waist, shoe and bra cup size.
- Height in Feet: 5’ 5”
- Height in Centimeters: 165 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 77 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 170 pounds
- Bra Size: 36C
- Cup Size: C
- Dress Size: 12 (US)
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 9 (US)
- Body Measurements: 39-30-41
Dascha Polanco Interesting Facts:
- She wanted to be an actress since childhood but felt hesitant due to her weight.
- Her family moved from the Dominican Republic of United States when she was a child.
- Dascha Polanco was working at a hospital and attending nursing school when she landed her role in Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.