From drama to comedy, Daya Vaidya has made a name for herself through the dynamic characters she has brought to life on screen, and her ability to seamlessly transform into every role she embodies.
Daya starred for six seasons as political shark Jen Kowski on Amazon’s hit thriller/drama series “Bosch,” based on the best-selling novels by Michael Connelly. Daya also recently completed a major recurring arc on “Superman and Lois,” bringing to life the DC Comics super villain – Onomatopeoia! She is also reprising her role as Jen Kowski on “Bosch: Legacy” and is starring as a series regular on the BET Plus series, “Black Hamptons.”
In addition to her current work, Daya has appeared in critically acclaimed projects in film and television over the years, including a series regular role on the CBS hit “Unforgettable” where she starred as the savvy, street smart Nina Inara. Additional credits include: “Major Crimes,” “Castle,” “Twisted,” “Two and a Half Men,” and “Dexter.” Daya has also worked behind the scenes with her husband, actor/writer/producer Don Wallace. The duo met on the set of the award winning, indie film “Blue” which they starred in together and Don wrote/produced.
Raised in Oakland, California, Daya was immersed in the arts from a young age. At just three years old she began dancing under the tutelage of Oakland Ballet’s artistic director Ron Guidi and by the age of 11, she was performing with the prestigious Bay Area Youth Theater, playing Anita in West Side Story, Tzeital in “Fiddler on the Roof,” among many others; as well as becoming a lead dancer in their ‘Dance Wing’ company. She also performed in her first Equity production of “Smile,” at only 16 years old.
Born: Sunday 20th of May 1973. Years active: 1998-present (started around 25 years old; 28 years active). Birthplace: Kathmandu, Nepal Nationality: Nepalese. Ethnicity: Mixed-race (primarily Middle Eastern). Professions: Actress. Hair color: Black. Eye color: Brown. Height: 5’5″ (or 165 cm). Weight: 124 lbs (or 56 kg). Body type: Slim. Measurements: 34-25-35. Bra/cup size: 34A. Boobs: Real/Natural.
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