Daniela Ruah recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram, celebrating her mother Caterina’s birthday with a touching photo. The picture captures the duo smiling in front of a pier, with Daniela wearing a rust-colored shirt and a color-blocked cardigan, while Caterina looks elegant in a forest green velour top and matching sunhat. In response, Caterina left a heartfelt comment, expressing her love and gratitude. Fans quickly joined in, flooding the comments with compliments in Spanish, calling Caterina “linda,” meaning beautiful.
Despite her usual privacy, Daniela recently enjoyed a trip to Portugal with her husband, David Paul Olsen, who is the brother of her NCIS co-star Eric Christian Olsen. Their family adventure included exploring stunning beaches, historic districts, and even taking a culinary class to learn how to make Pastéis de Nata, Portugal’s famous custard tarts. Daniela shared a montage of their memorable experiences, expressing her deep connection to Portugal upon their return.
Beyond her personal life, Daniela and her NCIS colleagues have been actively involved in the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike, advocating for fair wages and better working conditions in the industry. Daniela has been seen on the picket lines, standing in solidarity with her fellow actors. Brian Dietzen, who plays Jimmy Palmer, also voiced his support for the strike, highlighting the importance of union benefits like residual payments, which are essential for medical coverage for him and his wife. He praised his colleagues for their unity during the strike and expressed their collective eagerness to return to work once a fair agreement is reached.
