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Diana Maria Riva

Diana Maria Riva

Actor · Born July 22, 1969 (57) · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Diana Maria Riva is a Dominican American stage, film and television actress. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music with a BFA and MFA in Theater Performance.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 22, 1969 (57)
From
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 55 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 24% in 30 days

What are Diana Maria Riva's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
37%
Bonds
35%
Society
14%
Morality
11%
Survival
4%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 3 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 3 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 1 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 0 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 3
Herald
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
7
Warm
6
Hopeful
3
Tense
3
Absurd
6
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Diana Maria Riva's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Diana Maria Riva's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

55 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • My Secret Santa(2025)

    as Doralee

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • DMV(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Trish

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Tracker(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Detective Helen Brock

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Glamorous(2023)

    Show as Julia

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows

  • Gordita Chronicles(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Adela Castelli

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Kajillionaire(2020)

    as Farida / Melanie's Mom (voice)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Noelle(2019)

    as Helen Rojas

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Sunnyside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 11 episodes · as Griselda

  • Dead to Me(2019)

    Show 18 episodes · as Detective Ana Perez

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Man with a Plan(2016)

    Show 22 episodes · as Alicia Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Telenovela(2015)

    Show 11 episodes · as Mimi Moncada

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Love & Mercy(2014)

    as Gloria

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • McFarland, USA(2015)

    as Señora Diaz

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Girl Meets World(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Chairperson Sanchez

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Saint George(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Concepcion

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows

  • Short Term 12(2013)

    as Nurse Beth

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The Bridge(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Kitty Conchas

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Tuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Marie

  • Rob(2012)

    Show 8 episodes · as Rosa

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all shows

  • The Good Guys(2010)

    Show 20 episodes · as Ana Ruiz

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Our Family Wedding(2010)

    as Sonia Ramirez

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Marcella

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • 17 Again(2009)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 2 episodes · as Roselyn Karpowski

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Operating Instructions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Amani Banks

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Roberta Procter

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Side Order of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 13 episodes · as Vivy Porter

  • Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip(2006)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lilly Rodriguez

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all shows

  • The Loop(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Benita

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Mrs. Alden

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Employee of the Month(2004)

    as Deloris Crabtree

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Miss Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Rhea Stern

  • Luis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 10 episodes · as Isabella

  • Chasing Papi(2003)

    as Fala

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Mister Sterling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Less Than Perfect(2002)

    Show 3 episodes · as Vivian

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Third Wheel(2002)

    as Rose Lady

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Reba(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss Laurie

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Philly(2001)

    Show 22 episodes · as Patricia

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • What Women Want(2000)

    as Stella

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Juanita

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Yes, Dear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Miss McKenzie

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 8 episodes · as Edie Ortega

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Martial Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Angie

  • The Hughleys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Tia

  • L.A. Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ms. Aguilera

  • Common Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 10 episodes · as Maria Marquez

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 10 episodes · as Annie

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • The Pretender(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Lupe Harmon

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Everybody Loves Raymond(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Sarah

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • Murder One(1995)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • The Drew Carey Show(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Elena

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Loraina · as Nurse

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Angela Villareal

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 54 titles from 1993 to 2025; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

McFarland, USA (2015)

$46M worldwide

Highest rated

McFarland, USA (2015)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Dead to Me (2019)

Film career

19932025

Peak 2014 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting54 of 54: 54 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score56th

By decade

1990s13 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 11 roles
0015

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Diana Maria Riva's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 12; across a limited sample of 3 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Reach · how many have seen their films

95thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 3

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th15
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Saint George (2014)

93rd percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Short Term 12 (2013)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 68/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Diana Maria Riva's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 23 · mildMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 12 · minimalMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 27 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 24 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Diana Maria Riva work with?

People who share at least 2 of Diana Maria Riva's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David Warren shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors