Born name

Danika Yarosh

nickname

Danika (Pronounced Duh-nee-kuh )

Sun sign

Scale

Place of birth

Morristown, New Jersey, USA

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

nationality

training

The actress took dance and acting classes.

Danika postponed college after being cast in the NBC miniseries Heroes Reborn .

She loves biology and studied it part-time at night in her late 15s.

occupation

actress, dancer

family

• Father – Victor Yarosh (member of the United States Air Force)
• Mutter – Linda Yarosh
• Siblings – Amanda Yarosh (Older Sister) (Actress), Erik Yarosh (Older Brother), Peter Yarosh (Younger Brother)

Manager

It is managed by talent agency Osbrink .

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 6 inches or 168 cm

weight

50 kg or 110 pounds

friend/spouse

Danika Yarosh is currently single.

race/ethnicity

White

She has Ukrainian, Russian, Danish and Swedish ancestry.

hair colour

Blond

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Blonde Hair

measurements

32-28-32 inches or 81-71-81 cm

dress size

6 (USA) or 38 (EU)

brand promotion

She was featured in the Build A Bear Workshop Christmas 2011 commercial.

Known for

Playing the character of Tom Cruise’s daughter Samantha Dayton is Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016).

Her notable TV roles include the role of Holly Herkimer on the Showtime series Shameless (2014-2015) and as the lead role of Malina Bennett in the NBC series Heroes Reborn (2015-2016).

first movie

Danika made her acting debut at age 5 in the dramedy film The Stepford Wives (2004) as an extra. The film was shot in her hometown and starred Nicole Kidman. Danika’s role was also uncredited.

First TV show

In 2010, Danika appeared in documentary series Celebrity Ghost Stories for her role as Young Daryl in 1 episode only #2.10.

First Broadway appearance

Her Broadway debut was in the Billy Elliot the Musical in 2009 at the Imperial Theater in Manhattan. She played the role of ballet dancer Karen.

Personal trainer

According to the Independent, Danika has interests in boxing and archery and her trainer is Khatuna Lorig, who is famous for coaching The Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence.

Danika loves yoga and hiking. In her free time, she also takes dance classes.

Danika Yarosh Lieblingssachen

• Sport – Feldhockey, Lacrosse
• Pastimes – Dancing, playing the drums, traveling, watching Netflix
• Actors – Anthony Hopkins, Kevin Spacey
• Song – You Know You Like It ( Through AlunaGeorge), Contagious ( Through Night Trouble, Lurk ( Through The Neighborhood)
• Book – The Glass Bell ( By Sylvia Plath)
• Essen – French fries

Danika Yarosh Facts

1. Danika belongs to Bedminster, New Jersey.
2. Her name Danika means “morning star” in Serbian.
3. At the age of 12 she moved to Los Angeles with her mother and settled down after she started getting small roles on television shows.
4. A great dancer, the actress has made a name for herself in the industry, winning many titles in regional and national competitions.
5. Danika is good friends with her Shameless co-star Emma Kenney.
6. In her free time, she volunteers for Best Friends Animal Society .
7. She is the third youngest in a family of 4 children.
8. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter.