Donna's journey into the world of acting was woven with threads of innate observation and a profound connection to human emotion. From her earliest years, Donna possessed a keen eye for detail, often choosing to absorb her surroundings before fully engaging. The allure of the dramatic arts first beckoned to her during high school, igniting a spark that would lay dormant until adulthood. After scaling back from her full-time career as a dentist, Donna heeded the call once more, immersing herself in acting classes in the bustling city of Los Angeles. There, she discovered a remarkable ability to delve deep into the core emotions of characters, a gift honed by her empathetic nature and nurtured further by the joys and challenges of motherhood. As a mother of two children, Donna found a newfound vulnerability that enriched her understanding of characters, allowing her to breathe life into roles with authenticity and depth. Along her journey, Donna has honed her craft at some of the top acting studios in Los Angeles, including Margie Haber Acting Studios and Scott Sedita Acting Studios, refining her skills and solidifying her place among the city's finest talents.
Want to know more about Donna in her own words?
Here are 10 fun facts:
I think chocolate is overrated. There. I said it.
Before I was an actress, I was a dentist. I had my own thriving practice, patients, and everything. I decided that it was no longer for me, mustered up A LOT of courage, and pursued my true passions.
I’m fascinated by astrology. I bought a book about astrology when I was 16 to tell me about how compatible my boyfriend and I were. And we weren’t. If you’re curious, I’m a Libra. And if you really really want to know… I’m a Pisces moon and rising.
I have a German Shepard named Quincy. I went to an adoption event looking for a small, non-shedding dog and got tricked. By Quincy. He made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. Actually, he just sniffed me and I said OK.
I’ve always been drawn to personal development. I distinctly remember being at Barnes & Noble when I was about 11 years old and flipping through self-help books.
I’m strangely possessive about my pens. There’s something about a pen whose ink glides right on to paper that I find really gratifying. One time, I made my husband chase down a waitress after giving her my pen after we signed the check.
My favorite food is doughnuts. My name in Spanish can be translated to Dona which actually means “doughnut” so I guess you could say it was meant to be. Plain glazed and apple fritters are my absolute faves.
People are always surprised to find out that I didn’t speak English until I was about 5 years old because I don’t have an accent. My family came to the United States in 1981 following the Vietnam War. My family didn’t know any English and so I didn’t learn any until I was in school. Oddly enough, I somehow ended up in AP English during my senior year of high school.
I’ve never watched the movie “E.T.” When you don’t speak English, there’s no point in you watching movies in English. Also we were poor and couldn’t afford cable.
I have 2 amazing kids. My son is quiet and introspective while my daughter is loud and boisterous. It gets a bit chaotic in the house but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
