Daniela Ruah Quick Info
Height5 ft 8 in
Weight56 kg
Date of BirthDecember 2, 1983
Zodiac SignSagittarius
ReligionJudaism

Daniela Ruah is an American and Portuguese actress and director who is best known for portraying roles such as NCIS Special Agent Kensi Blye in NCIS: Los Angeles, Sara in Jardins Proibidos, Constança Valadas in Filha do Mar, Rita Cruz in Dei-te Quase Tudo, and Gigi in Guiding Light. She has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Brave, Red Tails, Elsa, Uma Mulher Assim, Dança Comigo, Inspector Max, A Espia, Hawaii Five-0, and many more.

Born Name

Daniela Sofia Korn Ruah

Nick Name

Danni

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Nationality

Portuguese, American

Education

Daniela Ruah went to the Saint Julian’s School in the Greater Lisbon locality.

She then enrolled herself at the London Metropolitan University to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in performing arts.

In 2007, she started studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Occupation

Actress

Family

  • Father – Moisés Carlos Bentes Ruah (Surgeon)
  • Mother – Katharina Lia Azancot Korn (Otologist)
  • Siblings – Mark Alexander Sechter Ruah (Step-Brother)
  • Others – Tany Sechter Ruah (Step-Mother)

Manager

Daniela Ruah is represented by The Gersh Agency NY.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

56 kg or 123.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Daniela Ruah has dated –

  • António Pedro Cerdeira (2007-2008) – Daniela started going out with actor António Pedro Cerdeira after working together in the Portuguese TV show, Tu e Eu. Their relationship ended after ten months as they couldn’t make their long-distance relationship work after Daniela had moved to New York City to study at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
  • Robert Kazinsky (2010-2011) – Daniela started dating English actor Robert Kazinsky in 2010 after having grown closer while working in the George Lucas movie Red Tails (2012). They went out for more than a year before going their separate ways.
  • David Paul Olsen (2011-Present) – Daniela met David Olsen, who is a stunt double and older brother of her NCIS: Los Angeles co-star Eric Christian Olsen in 2011. After suffering a miscarriage, Daniela gave birth to a son, River Isaac Ruah Olsen in December 2013. They decided to make their relationship formal by getting married in June 2014 in an interfaith wedding ceremony in Cascais. David and Daniela welcomed their second child, a girl, Sierra Esther Ruah Olsen in September 2016.

    • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    On her father’s side, she is of Portuguese-Jewish descent whereas her mother has Russian, Portuguese, and Ukrainian-Jewish ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Dark Brown

    Eye Color

    Her one eye color is ‘Black,’ whereas the other is ‘Brown.’

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    • Different colored eyes
    • Tall and athletic figure

    Measurements

    35-24-35 in or 89-61-89 cm

    Dress Size

    4 (US) or 36 (EU)

    Bra Size

    32C

    Shoe Size

    10 (US) or 40.5 (EU)

    Brand Endorsements

    Daniela has done several TV adverts for the haircare giant, Pantene, and has also starred in the promotional campaign for the Portuguese water company, Agua Das Pedras.

    Religion

    Judaism

    Best Known For

    Starring as a Special Agent Kensi Blye in the CBS series, NCIS: Los Angeles.

    First Film

    Daniela Ruah made her first film appearance in the Portuguese short film Canaviais for her role as Margarida in 2006.

    First TV Show

    Ruah made her TV debut in the Portuguese soap opera Jardins Proibidos in 2000 for her role as Sara.

    Daniela Ruah Facts

  • In 2005, she became the first winner of the RTP’s dance reality show, We Dance, which is the Portuguese version of the “Dancing with the Stars” show.
  • The difference in her eye color is due to a birthmark called Nevo de Ota in the right eye. The birthmark has covered a part of her Iris, which lead to the change in color.
  • Daniela was included in the list compiled by the Esquire Magazine comprising of the “Sexiest Women Alive” in 2011.
  • Daniela started her acting career at the age of 16.
  • She lived in the US until the age of 5 before her parents moved back to Portugal.

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