Anecdotes

Daughter of actors Diahnne Abbott and Robert De Niro. Robert adopted her when he married her mother.

She is proficient in martial arts, muay thai and yoga.

She was named after a river called Drina that is featured in the book "The Bridge on the Drina" by a Nobel-winning writer Ivo Andric.

Siblings are Raphael De Niro, Aaron Kendrick De Niro, Julian Henry De Niro and Elliott De Niro.

Worked as a dee-jay, a model, and a fashion consultant before turning to acting.

Has a son, Leandro (b.2003).

Drena is an accomplished equestrian, and will take the opportunity to go horseback riding any chance she can get.