We love the girls from Orange Is The New Black because we look at them like our friends in our heads and Dascha Polanco, who plays the role of Dayanara, is no exception. The actress who recently interviewed with Latina Magazine at the Dominicans In The Myx event just gave insight on what it’s like filming a sex scene on the OITNB set and how she overcame her self-esteem issues and it’s possible we love her even more now. Check out her very honest answers below.
Season 2 of Orange is the New Black was explosive so pretty much everyone knows that Daya is pregnant. What do we find her in season 3?
Well in season 3 you’re going to have a lot more backstory [on Daya]. She’s still going to have her hormone imbalances — she’s still going to be all over the place. I can’t really say much, because we just started filming, but definitely that belly is growing and growing, and she’s maturing along with it.
What was it like filming those sex scenes?
A little intimidating because obviously — I’m not a size zero — so it was like, alright you’re going to have to accept it and do it.
As a plus-sized woman, you said that your size made you hesitate to audition and become an actor. How has playing Daya helped the perception of your body?
I think that the acknowledgment from fans and people in the industry and concentrating on my work has kind of guided my thoughts to my talent as opposed to how I look. It’s definitely helped me to love myself more.
What advice would you give to women struggling with their own body issues?
You have to learn how to love yourself. It has to come with that first choice of embracing what you think is so important, more than just pushing it away. It’s more about having a positive outlook on things.
To read the rest of Polanco’s interivew, visit Latina.com!
