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Dania Ramirez

Acting

3.7 Popularity Nov 08, 1979 (45 years old) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Dania Jissell Ramirez (born November 8, 1979) is a Dominican actress. Her credits include the roles of Nikki Batista on Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Rosie Falta on Lifetime's Devious Maids, Maya Herrera in Heroes, Alex in Entourage, Blanca on the last season of The Sopranos, and Cinderella...

Biography

Dania Jissell Ramirez (born November 8, 1979) is a Dominican actress. Her credits include the roles of Nikki Batista on Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Rosie Falta on Lifetime's Devious Maids, Maya Herrera in Heroes, Alex in Entourage, Blanca on the last season of The Sopranos, and Cinderella on the last season of ABC's Once Upon a Time. Her film roles include Alex Guerrero in She Hate Me and Callisto in the feature film X-Men: The Last Stand.

She has made appearances in numerous music videos for artists such as LL Cool J, De La Soul, Santana, and Wisin & Yandel. She has acted in TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Heroes, 10-8: Officers on Duty, Entourage, and The Sopranos. In 1997, she was an extra in the HBO film Subway Stories, which led to her encountering filmmaker Spike Lee. He would later direct her in her film debut playing Daphne in 25th Hour (2002), as well as in She Hate Me (2004). Other films she has starred in include X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), Quarantine (2008), Cross Bronx (2004), and Premium Rush (2012).

Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from an early age she knew her calling to be an actress. As a child, she enjoyed reenacting telenovelas for her relatives. A modeling scout saw her working in a store at the age of 15, which led to her first acting job, in an ad for soda. She later apprenticed in the Actor's Workshop in N.Y.C. She then relocated to L.A. to develop her acting ambition.

Filmography 39

2023
Alert: Missing Persons Unit TV

as Capt. Nikki Batista

2022
Sherri TV

as Self - Guest

2021
Sweet Tooth TV

as Aimee Eden

2020
2019
Jumanji: The Next Level Movie

as Lady in Red

2018
Tell Me a Story TV

as Hannah Perez

2018
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay Movie

as Scandal Savage (voice)

2018
Off the Menu Movie

as Javiera Torres

2017
Lycan Movie

as Isabella Cruz

2017
Lycan Movie

Producer

2016
Justice League Action TV

as Red Velvet (voice)

2016
Mojave Movie

as Detective Beaumont

2015
First Response Movie

as Camilla

2014
2013
NYC Underground Movie

as Jessica

2013
Devious Maids TV

as Rosie Falta

2012
Premium Rush Movie

as Vanessa

2012
American Reunion Movie

as Selena

2011
Once Upon a Time TV

as Jacinda Vidrio / Cinderella

2010
Next Big Thing Movie

as The Girl

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday November 08, 1979 (45 years old)
Place of Birth Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Also Known As Dania Ramírez, 다니아 라미레스, 丹妮亞·拉米雷茲
Years Active 1997 - 2023
Popularity 3.7
Career Stats
39 Total Credits
23 Movie Roles
15 TV Roles
5 Photos