Dascha Polanco Bio, Husband or Boyfriend, Net Worth and Highlights

Dascha Polanco admitted she had many flaws, but one of the things she admires about herself is her ability to stay strong in the midst of heartbreaking situations and not give up. If you’ve seen the movies Orange Is the New Black and Perfect Match then chances are you’ve already met our star. The question is how do you know her? If you want to know more about her, we are here for you. Keep reading along the lines to learn more about this Hollywood star.

Dascha Polanco bio

Dascha Polanco is an American actress of Dominican origin on December 3, 1982 in Santo Domingo to her parents, Ruben Dario Polanco and Janet Polanco. She has a brother and a sister and is the eldest of her parents’ three children. Her father is a mechanic while her mother is a cosmetologist.

As a child, Polanco’s parents moved from the Dominican Republic to the United States in search of greener pastures when she was very young, giving her dual citizenship. She was raised in Brooklyn, New York. As a young woman, Polanco attended Hunter College, where she earned her degree in psychology.

Career

Growing up, Polanco aspired to be one of two things; a nurse or an actress. The latter was the first option, but she was too scared to enter because of his chubby physique. After graduating, Polanco found a job at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. She worked in the administrative unit of the hospital and decided to become a nurse. She later backed up that decision by taking nursing classes. While in college, Polanco said her boyfriend made her want to do a role.

It was then that she decided to sign up for the hiatus at Hollywood Studios (BIH) in New York, where she signed a contract with a talent agency – Shirley Grant Management – and landed a few minor supporting roles. Her breakthrough came in 2012 when she landed the role of Dayana ‘Daya’ Diaz in the Netflix series. Orange is the new black after several auditions. It’s the lift she needed in her acting career as soon as other roles started pouring in.

In 2013, she appeared in Give Me Shelter and then subsequently she landed roles in Cobbler (2014), Joy (2015), and Perfect Match (2016). Dascha Polanco is currently on the cast of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, starring as Detective Lori Wieder. She won an ALMA award, and in 2015, the Screen Actors Guild Award winner for Orange is the New Black.

husband or boyfriend

Dascha Polanco cleverly kept all information about her personal life from public consumption. However, we know that she is not married and we also know that she ended a six-year engagement with an unknown boyfriend. She is currently rumored to be engaged and the only thing we know about her mystery fiancé is that they met at the Dominican Republic Day Parade and he is a ‘man of heart’.

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About her current relationship status, a few faces popped up on her Instagram account but she didn’t say anything about them. Polanco doesn’t think it’s necessary to get distracted by her relationships right now, as she’s focused on building her career and the well-being of her two children.

What is his net worth?

Although Dascha Polanco joined the big screen in 2011 as a Hollywood debutant, she didn’t earn that much playing small roles. In 2012, after landing the big role in Orange is the New Black, she saw her net worth rise to around $2million. She notably endorsed the National Football League (NFL), becoming the first Latino to feature as an NFL Ambassador in Apparel in 2015.

Quick facts about Dascha Polanco

Dascha Polanco has never had it easy. When she was 18, she was impregnated by her then-boyfriend who ran away, denied his responsibilities and left her to take care of herself. In the midst of a fight for survival, Polanco lost his mother, who was his sole support at the time. she died at the age of 46, living in Polanco with a baby and an unfinished education.

She suffered from depression for years following the death of her mother. Her situation worsened, so she sought professional help.

Polanco has two children. Her daughter, Dasany Kristal Gonsalez, was born at the age of 18 while her son, Aryam, was born to her longtime fiancé. The engagement broke off in 2013 and they separated.

Besides acting and film, his best subjects in school were forensic psychology and Biography chemistry.

His biggest insecurity is his weight. As a child, she believed she would be rejected if she decided to act in front of the camera because of her height. She even admits as an award-winning star that she doesn’t feel safe yet. According to reports, she spends most of her time working out at the gym to get fit and stay fit.

Dascha Polanco has an apple body shape and her body stats are as follows: Height – 5 ft 5 inches; Weight – 74 kg.

Polanco says she has a very good nose for perfumes and is obsessed with perfumes. She also likes to travel, learn and discover new places.

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