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Dascha Polanco
Calling all “Orange is The New Black” fans! Dascha Polanco, a.k.a. Dayanara “Daya” Diaz, is not just an incredible actress; she’s also a proud Dominican-American and a devoted momma to two adorable kiddos. Despite grappling with doubts about pursuing acting due to oppressive mainstream beauty standards (ugh!), she eventually followed her dreams after earning a psychology degree.
In addition to her iconic role in “OITNB,” she’s graced screens in projects like “Karma’s World,” “In The Heights,” and “Russian Doll.” Beyond her acting chops, Dayanara has joined forces with ModCloth’s Against the Current campaign, where she candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of her journey alongside other inspiring women.