Dominican-American Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "In The Heights"; Body Positivity, Mental Health & Latina Representation Advocate
Dascha Polanco Biography
Dascha Polanco is a Dominican-American actress and advocate recognized for her work in film, television, and diversity advocacy. Polanco is best known for her role as Dayanara Diaz on the Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black," a performance that earned her multiple Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Before her acting career, Polanco earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Hunter College and worked in hospital administration at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx while studying nursing. She has spoken publicly about overcoming industry expectations regarding body image and uses her platform to address issues of empowerment and representation.
Polanco's film and television credits include "Gimme Shelter," "Joy," and "The Cobbler." She has appeared in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story," "Russian Doll," and "When They See Us." Polanco was featured in Martin Scorsese's "The Irishman" and played Cuca in Jon M. Chu's adaptation of "In the Heights." Her additional television work includes roles in the Peacock anthology series "Poker Face" and AMC's "The Walking Dead: Dead City."
In addition to her acting career, Polanco is an advocate for body positivity, mental health awareness, and Latina representation in the entertainment industry. She has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and Huffington Post for her influence and has received honors including ALMA Awards, HOLA Awards, and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers' Lupe Award. The City of New York has also acknowledged her contributions to film and television. Polanco has collaborated with brands such as Dove and Olay Body on campaigns promoting self-esteem and serves on the Board of Directors for the Starfish Foundation, supporting young women in need.
As a keynote speaker, Polanco addresses topics such as empowerment, diversity and inclusion, mental health, and female leadership. Drawing from her personal experiences navigating the entertainment industry, she connects with audiences at women's summits, corporate events, and cultural celebrations, emphasizing authenticity and resilience.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Dascha Polanco and other top speakers and celebrities.
Dascha Polanco Videos
Dascha Polanco on terrifying new movie & joining ‘The Walking Dead’ franchise | New York Live TV
Dascha Polanco talks with Sara Gore about the tv movie, “Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story” and more. #NewYorkLiveTV
-
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 Availability 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. -
What are the speaker fees for Dascha Polanco
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 $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dascha Polanco, click the Check Availability 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 whose speaking topics include Actor, Anti-Bullying, Civil Rights, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Entertainment, Female Leadership, Fitness, Hispanic Heritage, Influential Women, Mental Health, Personal Growth, Reproductive Rights, Social Activism, Television & Film, Women, Women's Rights -
Where does Dascha Polanco travel from?
Dascha Polanco generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Dascha Polanco’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked 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 Availability 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, unbiased 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.
Dascha Polanco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dascha Polanco for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Dascha Polanco generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laurie Hernandez, Diane Guerrero, Danny Trejo, Jameela Jamil and Rita Moreno. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dascha Polanco for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








