About Me
Daniella Castoria is a dynamic bicoastal and bilingual actress, dancer, and singer whose versatility and passion for storytelling shine on both stage and screen. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, she now splits her time between Los Angeles and the East Coast, bringing a vibrant East meets West energy to every project she touches.
A professionally trained triple threat, Daniella graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Acting for Film and Television from Hussian College Los Angeles. She has also trained at world-renowned institutions including Broadway Dance Center, Alvin Ailey, and Millennium Dance Complex. With a background rooted in competitive dance, she expanded her artistry into singing and acting, building a versatile foundation that continues to evolve.
Her credits span stage, film, television, commercials, and voiceover. She has appeared in national campaigns for PepsiCo and AARP, featured in music videos including Prince Royce’s Moneda, and starred in leading roles in independent films such as Disconnected and Satan’s Seven. On stage, Daniella has performed in regional productions across the country, with notable credits including Anita in West Side Story, Diana Morales in A Chorus Line, Annette in Saturday Night Fever, and Erato in Xanadu.
This year, she appeared in three productions of West Side Story, most recently performing with LA Opera as Rosalia. With less than 48 hours’ notice, she stepped in to cover three performances of Anita, showcasing her artistry, professionalism, and adaptability under pressure.
Beyond performance, Daniella is a passionate educator, director, and choreographer. She has staged youth productions such as Matilda and Shrek the Musical in Los Angeles, directed original virtual projects including a pandemic era industry showcase in her New Jersey hometown, and serves as a judge for national dance competitions including Beyond The Stars, Breakout, Groove, and Reverb. She is also the co-creator of Autocorrect: Creative. Empowered. Originals., a podcast featuring interviews with industry professionals that now reaches listeners in over 10 countries.
With fire, authenticity, and heart, Daniella continues to carve her own path in the entertainment industry. Her ultimate dreams include booking a Broadway Show, becoming a series regular, and one day creating and running her own television series as a showrunner.
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson