Dascha Polanco Archives

Dascha Polanco Calls ‘In the Heights’ a Celebration of Latinx Culture

Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 21, 2021April 21, 202109340

Latinx representation remains limited in film and television but the upcoming film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s play In the Heights is a true celebration of Latin American culture. The musical centers around Dominican bodega owner, Usnavi (played by Puerto Rican...

News and Entertainment

Dascha Polanco’s Hosting New ‘Brown Love’ Podcast for Netflix

Araceli CruzFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 2020

by Araceli CruzFebruary 20, 2020July 23, 202003047

I’m changing the Netflix & Chill tagline to Netflix & Thrill because that is how I’m feeling over the news that actress Dascha Polanco will be hosting a podcast/TV series on the streaming network. Yesterday, Netflix announced that Polanco is...

News and Entertainment

Dascha Polanco Highlights Dominican Artists in Her Coachella Lineup

Virginia IsaadJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 2020

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 202002298

Since the Coachella lineup has been revealed there have been memes popping up on social media reimagining the lineup and The Irishman and In the Heights star Dascha Polanco‘s list is all about Dominican artists. “Para esta Semana Santa a llegado...

Culture

10 Times Celebrities Had the Most Epic Clapbacks to Body-Shamers

Chantel MorelSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 2020

by Chantel MorelSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 202018065

Original reporting by Chantel Morel Demi Lovato has kept a low profile ever since she left rehab late last year. She’s been on social media now and again, so she’s definitely not hiding and we love seeing her out and...

Culture

Dascha Polanco Talks Overcoming Her Issues with Body Positivity

Virginia IsaadAugust 19, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 19, 2019July 31, 202003982

Dominican-born actress Dascha Polanco is known for flaunting her curves and spreading body positivity through her social media channels, but she recently opened up about how her confidence didn’t come easy. “All this time that I felt that I was...

Culture Family

5 Celebrity Parents Who Are Raising Their Kids in Gender-Neutral Homes

HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018September 4, 2020

by HipLatinaSeptember 11, 2018September 4, 202004653

Parents are really starting to recognize the harm that comes with forcing gender roles on kids. Not only can it cause insecurities and identity issues for children who don’t meet the stereotypical mold for their assigned gender but it...

Lifestyle

Dascha Polanco Fights for Incarcerated Women of Color—Inspiring Us All

Irina GonzalezDecember 7, 2017November 25, 2020

by Irina GonzalezDecember 7, 2017November 25, 202001818

Dascha Polanco plays incarcerated Latina character Dayanara Diaz on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, so it’s no wonder that the Dominican-American actress is doing what she can to help incarcerated women of color. It is estimated that women currently...

News and Entertainment

9 Latinas Who’ve Clapped Back When Told They’re Not ‘Latina Enough’

Irina GonzalezOctober 12, 2017December 14, 2020

by Irina GonzalezOctober 12, 2017December 14, 202007383

If you grew up as a young Latina immigrant in the U.S. or are a U.S.-born Latina, then you’ve probably heard at one time or another that you are not “Latina enough.” We’re all honestly tired of hearing that but...

News and Entertainment

New York City Mayor Names A Day Honoring Dascha Polanco

Araceli CruzAugust 10, 2017January 5, 2021

by Araceli CruzAugust 10, 2017January 5, 20210802

Dascha Polanco is having the best day ever! Or we should say, best week ever. The actress and social activist was honored in a big way on Aug. 8 when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio officially named it Dascha Polanco...

Fashion

13 Times Dascha Polanco Was the Body Positivity Queen We Love

Jessica MolinaJuly 27, 2017January 7, 2021

by Jessica MolinaJuly 27, 2017January 7, 20212 17191

Dascha Polanco is out there living her best life! This last season of “Orange Is the New Black” got intense (to say the least) and as things heated up in the show, she showed us all her versatility and range. But when...

Culture

FELICIDADES a Daddy Yankee y De Moda con HipLatina

HipLatinaJuly 12, 2017January 12, 2021

by HipLatinaJuly 12, 2017January 12, 202101198

¡Hola! Esta semana enviamos grandes FELICIDADES a Daddy Yankee! El primér Latino que logra #1 en Spotify. También estamos de acuerdo con Dascha Polanco que no mebody-shame! Vea a estos great finds para gozar del verano en la playa....

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Daddy Yankee Just Made History on Spotify

HipLatinaJuly 11, 2017January 12, 2021

by HipLatinaJuly 11, 2017January 12, 202101365

This week we’re sending a HUGE congrats to Daddy Yankee and we’re taking a page out of Dascha Polanco’s book when it comes to silencing body-shamers! And if you’re hitting the beach this summer, you’ll want to add some sabor...