Daniela Ruah, a gifted and accomplished actress, made her entrance into the world in Boston, Massachusetts, to a family of Portuguese ancestry, comprising Catarina Korn, an audiologist, and Carlos Ruah, an otolaryngologist, both of Jewish heritage.
As she traversed the formative years of her life in Portugal, she found herself amidst the hallowed halls of St. Julian's School, where the seeds of her burgeoning acting career were sown at the tender age of 16.
Simultaneously, she navigated the demands of her high school education while simultaneously honing her acting skills, her passion for the craft growing with each passing day.
Upon completing her secondary education, Daniela made the bold decision to relocate to England at the age of 18, where she enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts at the prestigious London Metropolitan University, setting the stage for a promising future in the world of the performing arts.
Daniela's academic journey reached a pivotal moment in 2007 when she made the bold decision to relocate to the city that never sleeps, New York, to further her knowledge and skills at the esteemed Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, a renowned institution that has nurtured the talents of many a thespian.
Before long, her hard work and dedication paid off in a big way as she landed the coveted role of Special Agent Kensi Blye on the highly acclaimed CBS television series NCIS Los Angeles, a position that would become synonymous with her name and would remain a staple of her career for an impressive 14 seasons.
But Daniela's creative prowess didn't stop at acting; she also took on the added responsibility of directing episodes of the show, further solidifying her status as a multifaceted talent with a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of the craft.
