When "Orange Is the New Black" star Dascha Polanco hits the set of the award-winning Netflix original series, it's all about "familia" and female empowerment.
Polanco spoke to Latin Post in an exclusive interview where she discussed the camaraderie and diversity on the set of "OITNB."
Pinch me I must be dreaming is what "Orange Is the New Black" star Dascha Polanco who plays Dayanara Diaz on the award-winning Netflix original series must be saying after having such a stellar year -- and it's only getting better.
Polanco spoke to Latin Post in an exclusive interview and shared her gratitude about receiving the Lupe Award, which will be presented to her at the 16th annual NALIP Latino Media Awards at the W Hollywood Hotel on June 27.
There's a lot of creative genius going on within the bathroom stalls, the kitchen, and behind bars at Litchfield Penitentiary. "Orange Is the New Black" actress Laura Gómez, who plays Blanca can attest to this as she's been spending a lot of time there honing her craft as an actress.
Who would have thought that within the walls of a bathroom stall and the kitchen would be where Gómez would be developing her wonderfully odd and complex character, but she wouldn't have it any other way.
Netflix has been on a roll - with its award-winning content that's continuing to make waves, including its acclaimed Netflix Original Series -- "Orange Is the New Black," "House of Cards, Marvel's "Daredevil," "House of Cards," "Bloodline," "Grace and Frankie," and "Sense8." Now, it's upping the ante once again to literally and figuratively 'translate' to its growing audience.
So if you love to binge-watch, not only can you do it in English, but you can do it en Español!
The ladies from Litchfield Penitentiary are back -- and it's getting juicier, feistier, funnier and more emotional than ever! Bring on the beautiful madness!
Women are truly fabulous and as Latinas we value the bonds with the women in our lives especially our mothers and grandmothers. Not only have they helped paved the way for us, but they continue to drive us to be better and reach for the stars.
On March 25, P&G Orgullosa's forum "Nueva Latinas Living Fabulosa," held at The TimesCenter in New York, not only celebrated the beautiful modern, bicultural Latina experience, but it was a tribute to our roots and the women who are the gateway to our cultures.
Fresh off of promoting the Netflix hit, "Orange Is the New Black "Season 3 in Mexico City, Alma Award-winning actress and proud Afro-Caribeña Selenis Leyva is a force to be reckoned with and she's bringing her fierce acting skills to HBO's "VEEP."
With the holidays upon us, families gather for Christmas, Chanukah and New Year's to celebrate and ring in a New Year of new possibilities, resolutions and hope for change. But the sad fact is that many families have been separated and deported due to a broken immigration system, thus making the holidays bittersweet for many, including "Orange Is The New Black" and "Jane The Virgin" star Diane Guerrero.
"Jane the Virgin" and "Orange Is the New Black" actress Diane Guerrero recently opened up about her parents and brother being deported from her Boston home when she was just for 14-years-old.
"Orange Is the New Black" cast members Dascha Polanco and Selenis Leyva may have to sport bland, orange jail uniforms as an inmates at the Litchfield Penitentiary on the popular Netflix dramedy, but when they're not on the clock, these ladies know how to work the red carpet.
Neflix's twelve-time Emmy Award nominated comedy-drama "Orange Is the New Black" has wowed audiences with its raw, comical and sometimes controversial spin on women in prison from "the perspectives of whites, blacks, Latinas, transgenders and other groups" in the United States.
Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black" is a huge hit and has made its mark on TV, pop culture, and social media with its strong cast and a solid representation of races and ethnicities, including a large group of Latina actresses. While the show has been praised for its unflinching portrayal of these prisoners' lives, some critics are saying that the show recently made a poor judgment call with their latest marketing campaign, an "Orange Is the New Black"-themed food truck that has hit Mexico City and New York City and is on its way to Los Angeles.
