Daniella Pineda, born on February 20, 1987, is an American actress known for her significant roles in both films and TV series. She has made notable appearances in productions such as “The Originals,” Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop,” and various films within the Jurassic Park franchise. Daniella initially kicked off her career by creating online comedy and fashion videos, eventually transitioning into acting with her first movie role in 2011.
Her introduction to mainstream television came with a role in the backdoor pilot of “The Originals” and subsequent appearances in the show’s first season. In 2018, she took on her first major studio movie role in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” Notably, as a Mexican American, Daniella Pineda has used her platform to address the challenges and obstacles faced by Mexican actors in the entertainment industry.
Daniella Pineda Biography
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| Name | Daniella Pineda |
| Nickname | Daniella |
| Profession | Actress, model |
| Debut | Film: Newlyweds (2011) Television: Men of a Certain Age (2010) |
| Height | 5’5” or 1.67m or 167cm |
| Weight | 56kg or 123lbs |
| Body Measurements | Chest- 34 inches Waist- 27 inches Hip- 34 inches |
| Date of Birth | February 20, 1987 (36 years as of 2023) |
| Zodiac | Pisces |
| Birthplace | California, USA |
| Residence | California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Local High School, Oakland, California, United States |
| College | Mills College, Oakland, California, United States |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduate |
| Father | Eric Klein |
| Mother | Patricia Pineda |
| Brother | Elliot Klein |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Net Worth | $1 million (approx.) |
| Hobbies | Dancing |
Daniella Pineda Early life and Background
Daniella Pineda was born on February 20, 1987, in Oakland, California, as the daughter of Eric Klein and Patricia Pineda. She has two siblings, Anneliese and Elliot, making up her family. Daniella proudly identifies as a third-generation Mexican American, connecting her to her rich cultural heritage.
Her educational journey led her to graduate from Mills College with degrees in sociology and radio journalism. After her academic pursuits, Daniella furthered her passion for journalism by acquiring a fellowship at KALW. During her time there, she tackled significant topics such as racism and poverty in the Bay Area, demonstrating her commitment to addressing important social issues through her work.
Daniella Pineda Personal life
Daniella Pineda is currently unmarried, and her relationship status is single. Her last known relationship was with Andre Hyland, who is a film actor and model. However, at present, she is not dating anyone, and there is no public information available about her past relationships. Daniella appears to be focusing on her career and personal life as a single individual.
Personal favourites
| Actor | Chris Evans |
| Actress | Emily Blunt |
| Food | Pizza |
| Destination | Japan |
| Color | Blue |
Career
Daniella Pineda’s early career saw her appearing in a 2010 episode of “Men of a Certain Age,” but she also established a notable online presence. She featured in several comedy sketches for CollegeHumor between 2010 and 2011, along with creating fashion tutorials on YouTube. In 2011, she made her debut in the film “Newlyweds,” a comedy-drama directed by Edward Burns, which garnered mostly positive reviews from critics.
Subsequently, she made an appearance in an episode of The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries,” which served as a pilot for the spin-off series “The Originals,” airing from 2013. Her character, Sophie Deveraux, met her demise in the episode “Crescent City,” leading to her exit from the cast. In 2021, Daniella expressed interest in returning to the show.
In 2015, she took on a starring role in NBC’s “American Odyssey,” centered around a team of American soldiers uncovering a conspiracy. Daniella portrayed Ruby Simms in the series, which regrettably was canceled after just one season. October 2017 saw her appear in “Mr. Roosevelt,” a comedy directed by Noël Wells and critically acclaimed with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 34 reviews.
A significant milestone in her career occurred in July 2018 when Daniella played the role of Zia Rodriguez in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” This marked her first appearance in a major studio movie, where she portrayed a veterinarian involved in a mission to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. In interviews, she praised the realism of the movie’s dinosaurs.
In 2019, Daniella starred in the horror film “Mercy Black” as Marina Hess, a woman who spent fifteen years institutionalized after participating in a ritual involving the entity “Mercy Black” but eventually comes to believe the creature isn’t real. Additionally, in May of the same year, she took on the role of Cassidy in the Netflix neo-noir series “What/If,” which has one season consisting of ten episodes.
By April 2019, Daniella had been cast as Faye Valentine in the live-action adaptation of the “Cowboy Bebop” series. The show was released in 2021, and her character, who is ethnically Singaporean-Romani, was described as a “smart-ass” and “fun.” Notably, the series’ version of the character is LGBT, deviating from the original anime.
In August 2021, Daniella was cast in the film “Plane,” featuring Gerard Butler in the lead role. In 2022, she reprised her role as Zia Rodriguez in “Jurassic World Dominion.” While she appeared in the opening scene, travel restrictions and COVID-19 quarantine requirements prevented her from participating in another planned scene. She was replaced by Varada Sethu in that instance. Additionally, during the same year, Daniella was cast as Bess, the proprietor of a saloon, in the comedy pilot “Western.”
Filmography
- Western(1 episode) as Bess
- I Bet You’re Wondering How I Got Hereas Deputy Inspector Smith (voice)
- Bang Bangas Officer Flores
- Planeas Bonnie Lane
- Tales of the Walking Dead(1 episode) as Idalia
- Jurassic World Dominionas Zia Rodriguez
- Mercy Blackas Marina
- Cowboy Bebop(10 episodes) as Faye Valentine
- Modern Persuasionas Kate Grant
- The George Lucas Talk Show(2 episodes) as Self
- WHAT / IF(3 episodes) as Cassidy
- Fallen Kingdom: Aboard The Arcadiaas Self
- Fallen Kingdom: Chris Pratt’s Jurassic Journalsas Self
- Fallen Kingdom: Island Actionas Self
- Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdomas Zia Rodriguez
- Mr. Rooseveltas Jen Morales
- Dream Corp LLC(1 episode) as Patient 31
- The Detour(11 episodes) as Vanessa
- Sleeping with Other Peopleas Danica
- American Odysseyas Ruby Simms
- The Fitzgerald Family Christmasas Abbie
- Newlywedsas Vanessa
Lesser-known Facts
- Before her acting career took off, Daniella gained attention by creating online comedy sketches and fashion tutorials on platforms like YouTube. These early online endeavors helped establish her presence in the entertainment world.
- Daniella studied sociology and radio journalism at Mills College. She also acquired a fellowship at KALW, where she delved into topics like racism and poverty in the Bay Area. This background in journalism showcases her interest in social issues.
- Daniella has advocated for LGBT representation in her acting roles. For instance, in “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” her character, Zia Rodriguez, was originally scripted to reveal herself as a lesbian in a conversation with Owen Grady (Chris Pratt), although this scene was ultimately cut for time constraints.
- While portraying Faye Valentine in the live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop,” Daniella’s character is depicted as ethnically Singaporean-Romani. This role highlights her versatility and willingness to embrace diverse character backgrounds.