Quick Facts
Born:
1979-11-08
Birthplace:
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Credits:
38 Total Roles
Dania Ramirez
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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.
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.
Known For
X-Men: The Last Stand
Callisto
Jumanji: The Next Level
Lady in Red
American Reunion
Selena
The Sopranos
Blanca Selgado
25th Hour
Daphne
Heroes
Maya Herrera
Once Upon a Time
Jacinda Vidrio / Cinderella
Premium Rush
Vanessa
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alert: Missing Persons Unit TV | Capt. Nikki Batista |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest |
| 2021 | Sweet Tooth TV | Aimee Eden |
| 2020 | Talking Sopranos TV | Self |
| 2019 | Jumanji: The Next Level MOVIE | Lady in Red |
| 2018 | Tell Me a Story TV | Hannah Perez |
| 2018 | Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay MOVIE | Scandal Savage (voice) |
| 2018 | Off the Menu MOVIE | Javiera Torres |
| 2017 | Lycan MOVIE | Isabella Cruz |
| 2016 | Justice League Action TV | Red Velvet (voice) |