The Last of Us Season 2 has finally arrived, starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Among the new characters is Dina, played by Isabela Merced, who is Ellie’s romantic interest and Jesse’s ex-girlfriend. Before joining the popular series, Merced has starred in various films and TV shows.
Born in 2001, Merced began her acting career at a young age with roles in independent dramas and Nickelodeon comedy series. She gained recognition for her voice role as Kate in the animated Dora and Friends: Into the City! Her breakthrough in film came in 2017 with Transformers: The Last Night. Since then, she has appeared in several films, including Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Instant Family, and Let It Snow.
Merced’s notable roles also include ‘Dora And The Lost City Of Gold’ (2019), where she played Dora, and ‘Sweet Girl’ (2021), where she starred as Rachel Cooper. Her latest projects include HBO Max’s Father of the Bride and upcoming films Madame Web and Alien: Romulus.
The Last of Us Season 2 follows Joel and Ellie five years after their quarantine zone adventure. With new characters like Dina added to the mix, fans are eager to see what’s in store for the duo. The season premieres on HBO and streams on Max every Sunday through May 25.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/04/13/the-last-of-us-season-2-why-does-dina-look-so-familiar