Danielle Larracuente, a rising star in the entertainment industry, hails from Cortlandt Manor, New York. Born to retired NYPD officers Carmen D. Sabater and Israel Larracuente Jr., both of Puerto Rican descent, Danielle's early life was filled with the vibrant culture of her heritage. Growing up alongside three brothers, she found inspiration in Latina icons like Jennifer Lopez and Rosie Perez, who fueled her passion for performance.
As a child, Danielle began her career at an incredibly young age, landing her first major commercial at just four years old. She went on to appear in numerous advertisements, commercials, and theater productions. A defining moment came when she was cast as Young Nala in the Broadway production of The Lion King at the tender age of nine. This experience was soon followed by a stint on Saturday Night Live alongside Jimmy Fallon and hosting a season of commercial breaks for the Women's National Basketball Association.
At 15, Danielle made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles with her mother to pursue a full-time acting career. She quickly gained momentum, guest-starring in major television series such as ER and Without a Trace. However, Danielle took a meaningful hiatus from the industry to focus on motherhood, earn her cosmetology license, and complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.
Danielle's return to the screen has been marked by powerful performances and a growing presence in television and film. She secured a recurring role on Starz's Vida and appeared in popular series such as NCIS, This Is Us, Good Trouble, Home Economics, and Bosch: Legacy, where she plays the captivating character of Paulina Calderon. She also co-starred alongside Melissa Joan Hart in the hit holiday movie Mistletoe in Montana.
More recently, Danielle has made guest appearances in Matlock, Chicago Med, Magnum P.I., Station 19, and Quantum Leap. She also had a recurring role in the final season of Snowfall and appeared in Jennifer Lopez's cinematic project This Is Me... Now.
Driven by a deep passion to uplift and represent the Latino community, Danielle continues to break ground in the entertainment industry, bringing authenticity, talent, and heart to every role she takes on.
