Dascha Polanco
Keynote Speaker: Dominican-American Actress; Best Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "In The Heights"
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Dascha Polanco Biography
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brooklyn by way of Miami, SAG Award winning actress Dascha Polanco is well-known for her groundbreaking roles in Hollywood as a leading young Latina actor. A fan favorite, Polanco played the role of “Dayanara Diaz” on the hit Netflix original series, “Orange is the New Black” (OITNB).
Up next, Polanco will be seen in “Junction” alongside Sophia Bush and Griffin Dunne. She starred in the Peacock anthology series, “Poker Face”, opposite Natasha Lyonne and created & directed by Rian Johnson. In addition, she starred in “Miguel Wants to Fight” by Hulu, “A Little Prayer” by Angus MacLachlan. She accomplished narration work as adult Cucu in “Gordita Chronicles,” by HBO Max’s and Ms. Camila Torres in “Karma’s World.”
Previously, Polanco was seen in HBO Max’s adaption of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In The Heights”, the MGM film, “Samaritan” opposite Sylvester Stallone as well as the voice of Jessica Cruz / The Green Lantern in “DC’s League of Super Pets” and “Detective Lori Wieder” in the Ryan Murphy FX anthology series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”
Other credits include Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman opposite Robert De Niro, Ava DuVernay’s Emmy-winning Netflix series “When They See Us” alongside John Leguizamo and, she co-starred alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro in the 20th Century Fox film, JOY, directed by David O. Russell which was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. No stranger to the big screen, Polanco also starred in The Perfect Match directed by Billie Woodruff and producer Queen Latifah and in Adrian Martinez’s indie dark comedy iCreep. She has also starred in Tom McCarthy’s The Cobbler with Adam Sandler and made her big screen debut opposite Vanessa Hudgens and Rosario Dawson in the dramatic independent flick, GIMME SHELTER.
Polanco first received her big break in “OITNB” while attending classes for nursing at LIU and working as a Central Sterile Manager/Surgical Tech in two New York City hospitals. Since then, in addition to numerous film and TV roles, Polanco has been featured as the face of Old Navy’s national Spanish commercial campaign. She became part of the NFL's Women’s Apparel campaign, representing the New York Giants and the Latino community.
Her achievements have been recognized by numerous awards, including the ALMA Awards, HOLA Awards, The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Lupe Award), and the Imagen Awards Celebrating Latino Excellence. Huffington Post recognized her as one of the Latinas to be "Breaking The Mold,” and The Hollywood Reporter named her one of the 40 Young Latino Powerhouses in Hollywood. In addition, she was honored by the City of New York named “Dascha Polanco Day” for the Independence of Dominican Republic and the U.S. Congress at the White House for her contribution to film and television representing Dominican artistry.
As an activist and advocate for the Latinx community and women’s rights, Polanco is on the Entertainment Committee for Feeding America. She is also very involved with the DREAM Project Foundation, which provides more than 732,000 hours of quality education to more than 8,200 children through 14 different programs across 27 communities in the Dominican Republic. Polanco is outspoken about representation of diversity in Hollywood as well as size inclusivity.
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Dascha Polanco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Fitness, Mental Health, Reproductive Rights, Television & Film, Female Leadership, Women, Empowerment, Influential Women, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth and Entertainment.
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Dascha Polanco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Hispanic Heritage and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dascha Polanco for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Dascha Polanco can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Diane Guerrero, Sylvia Acevedo and Laurie Hernandez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dascha Polanco for an upcoming event.
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Prominent Actresses Star in Videos to Tell Women’s Personal Stories of Abortion
The Center for Reproductive Rights has launched a new series of videos featuring Elizabeth Banks, Amy Brenneman, Mercedes Mason, Mary McCormack, Dascha Polanco, Retta and Bellamy Young in which they read stories from women who have decided to have an abortion.
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'OITNB' Star Dascha Polanco Opens Up About Battling Depression ...
Dascha Polanco, who plays Dayanara (Daya) Diaz on the show, spoke candidly in a recent interview with Latina magazine about her battle with depression after ...
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'OITNB's Dascha Polanco Joins Jennifer Lawrence In 'Joy' | Deadline
Orange Is The New Black regular Dascha Polanco is set to co-star in Joy, the David O. Russell pic from Fox 2000 about the rags-to-riches story of Miracle Mop ...
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How do I book Dascha Polanco to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dascha Polanco for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dascha Polanco, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dascha Polanco or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dascha Polanco for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dascha Polanco, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dascha Polanco are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dascha Polanco, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dascha Polanco speak about?
Dascha Polanco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Fitness, Mental Health, Reproductive Rights, Television & Film, Female Leadership, Women, Empowerment, Influential Women, Anti-Bullying, Personal Growth and Entertainment. -
Who is the agent for Dascha Polanco?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dascha Polanco for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dascha Polanco for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dascha Polanco or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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