who plays dina in the last of us

The character Dina in the HBO series "The Last of Us" is played by actress Isabela Merced. She was cast as Dina for the show's second season, which premiered in 2025. Dina is portrayed as Ellie's romantic interest and is described as a warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous, and instantly lovable character. Isabela Merced's casting was praised by the series co- creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, who said she effortlessly embodies all those qualities