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Daniella Pineda

Daniella Pineda is an American actress, writer, and comedian from Oakland, California.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Daniella Pineda is an American actress, writer, and comedian. Born in Oakland, California, she is known for her roles in television series such as *The Originals* and films including the *Jurassic World* franchise.

Early life

Daniella Nicole Pineda was born on February 20, 1987, in Oakland, California. Biographical sources describe her as Mexican-American or of Mexican descent.

Career

Pineda began her screen career in 2010. She gained recognition for playing Sophie Deveraux on the television series *The Originals*. She later portrayed Zia Rodriguez in *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* and reprised the role in *Jurassic World: Dominion*. She also appeared in the film *Plane* and starred as Faye Valentine in Netflix's live‑action adaptation of *Cowboy Bebop*.

Public profile

In addition to acting, Pineda is identified as a writer and comedian in biographical sources.

Selected filmography

Among her commonly cited credits are *The Originals*, *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*, *Jurassic World: Dominion*, *Plane*, and *Cowboy Bebop*.

Key facts

  • Born in Oakland, California, on February 20, 1987.
  • Works as an actress, writer, and comedian.
  • Known for playing Sophie Deveraux in *The Originals* and Zia Rodriguez in the *Jurassic World* films.
  • Appeared in Netflix’s live‑action *Cowboy Bebop*.
  • Described in biographical sources as Mexican‑American or of Mexican descent.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Daniella Pineda?
Daniella Pineda is an American actress, writer, and comedian known for television and film roles including *The Originals* and the *Jurassic World* franchise.
When was Daniella Pineda born?
She was born on February 20, 1987.
Where is Daniella Pineda from?
She was born in Oakland, California, United States.
What is Daniella Pineda known for?
She is best known for *The Originals*, *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom*, *Jurassic World: Dominion*, and *Cowboy Bebop*.
What are Daniella Pineda’s other occupations?
Biographical sources describe her as both a writer and comedian, in addition to being an actress.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniella_Pineda
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupations, years active, and major roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4427331/
    Supports: Birthplace, birth name, occupations, selected credits, and Mexican-American/descended-from-Mexico biographical details.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/es-es/name/nm4427331/bio/
    Supports: Birth name, birthplace, height, education, family details, and description as a comedian.
  4. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniella_Pineda
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and roles in *Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom* and *The Originals*.
  5. Sensacine — https://www.sensacine.com/actores/actor-561935/
    Supports: Nationality, birth date, and career summary.