Biography

Dina is a New York-based actor, producer, and casting associate who received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from Penn State University.

Originally from Philadelphia, she moved to NYC to pursue her interest in film and TV. She has appeared in principal roles in dozens of feature and short films, television, print ads, and commercials.

Dina's feature film producer credits include The Suspect (This is Us' Sterling K. Brown, ER's Mekhi Phifer), Natural Selection (The Breakfast Club's Anthony Michael Hall, Shadowhunter's Katherine McNamara), and American Gothic (Grand Theft Auto's Ned Luke) which are all available on streaming outlets.

Dina and her producing partner Sherry McCracken own Little Rock Films and Studios and recently produced a one-hour narrative drama pilot, 48 BLOCKS, their first venture into television.

Prior to her career in entertainment, Dina was the Chief Operating Officer for an international billing and software company for 20 years. Knowing you only have one life to live, she decided to bring her business experience and passion to a new industry and has never looked back.

When not in the NYC, you can find Dina in Ventnor, NJ enjoying time with her family, walking on the beach, reading, exercising, and loving her french bulldog, Lola.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dina Engel