Dina is a New York-based actor, producer, writer, and casting director who received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Penn State University.

Originally from Philadelphia, she moved to NYC to pursue her interest in film and TV. She has appeared in principal roles in feature and short films, television, print ads, and commercials.

Dina’s feature film producer credits include The Suspect (This is Us’ Sterling K. Brown, ER’s Mekhi Phifer), Natural Selection (The Breakfast Club’s Anthony Michael Hall, Shadowhunter’s Katherine McNamara), and American Gothic (Grand Theft Auto’s Ned Luke) which are all available on streaming outlets.

Dina and her producing partner Sherry McCracken own Little Rock Films and Studios and recently produced a proof of concept one-hour narrative drama pilot, 48 BLOCKS, their first venture into television. You can check out the teaser at the above link.

Dina is currently writing a comedy series with two colleagues titled DRAMA QUEENS. Logline: Three actors on the “wrong side of 40” forge an unforseen bond when they all book the same low-paying disastrous gig.

Prior to her career in entertainment, Dina was the Chief Operating Officer for an international billing and software company for 20 years. Knowing you only have one life to live, she decided to bring her business experience and passion to a new industry and has never looked back.

When not in the NYC, you can find Dina in Ventnor, NJ enjoying time with her wife Sherry, panda pug Frankie, and walking on the beach.