Diana Danielle

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Diana Danielle
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Born
Diana Danielle Danny Beeson

(1991-11-22) November 22, 1991 (age 33)
Houston, Texas, United States
NationalityMalaysian
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Singer
  • Host Television
Years active2002–present
Spouse
(m. 2012)
Children2
Parents
  • Norsiah Ramli (mother)
  • Danny Beeson (father)
RelativesHalley Hayden

Diana Danielle Danny Beeson (born 22 November 1991), [1] is an American-born Malaysian [a] actress and singer. Starting her career at the age of 11, she primarily worked on television and film.

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Early life

Diana Danielle was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Malaysia. Her mother is Malaysian of Malay descent, and her father is American. [2] She was raised by her mother.

Career

Danielle holds a high-profile acting career and she is in demand for a variety of jobs such as modeling, singing and appearing in commercials. She debuted in the acting world by chance. Actor Norman Hakim discovered Danielle when he went to visit her family when she was 9. She took up the offer and had a supporting role in Aziz M. Osman Idola alongside Norman who played her father. Danielle rose to fame after her debut role in local TV3 television series Air Mata Maria. She was only 14 at that time when she was given a role that is 20 years of age.

On the public front, Danielle stays close to her fans on Facebook with regular updates (in Malay and English) about her career developments and more. She has over 1.1 million followers on Facebook.

Danielle moved to Australia in early 2013 to pursue her studies in fine arts. She is a student at The National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia. [3]

Personal life

She married Malaysian actor Farid Kamil in 2012. They have two children together, namely Muhammad and Nur Aurora. [4] [5] they divorced in 2025.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Idola [6] MelissaDebut film appearances
2008 Evolusi KL Drift Sara
2009Setem [7] Suraya
Maut [8] Umie
Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam [9] Aishah
2010Kecoh Betul [10] Dayana
Magika [11] Ayu
2011Dalam Botol [12] Dina
2012Jiwa TaikoTrisha
Hantu Gangster Jameela [13] [14]
2013 Sembunyi: Amukan Azazil AishahNomination - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival)
2014Kami HisteriaLaila
Supersquad The MovieElly (voice)
2016 Hanyut NinaWon - Best Supporting Actress (Malaysia Film Festival & Anugerah Skrin)
2018Gol & Gincu Vol. 2ZakWon - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival)
2021Hanya Namamu LailaLaila
2022Spilt Gravy on RiceJackie
2023ImaginurNurNominated - Best Lead Actress (New York Asian Film Festival)

Television series

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2006Janji DianaElly TV2
Gol & Gincu The Series Ratu 8TV
2007Air Mata MariaMaria TV3
Farah SyakiraFarah Syakira TV2
2008Rahsia Di Sebalik WajahJasmin
2017Di Sebalik WajahNadia Hypp Sensasi
Cerita Dari Mastika Astro Prima Episode: "Wanita Kaya Mati Terbakar Dalam Koma"
Episode: "Aku Sudah Mati"
RaishaRaisha TV3
My Coffee PrinceMariam Astro Ria
2018 Raisha 2 Raisha TV3
2019Ombak Rindu The SeriesMila Iflix
2020CameliaMariam/Camelia TV3
Syurga UntukmuAtikah
Janda KosmopolitanMarwin Awesome TV
2021GanjilNabila Viu
2022She Was PrettyNadia Rahman

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2009Takbir Terakhir Astro Prima
2011Di Telapak Kaki BondaFairuz TV3
2012Satu Malam PerawanAisyah Astro Ria
2014Perempuan Lindungan KaabahHananAstro First Exclusive
2015TalakYasmin TV3
Kapal KertasCikgu Aira
Pengantin GilaDania
Lara PerinduFuza Astro Prima
2016Sedikit WaktuLiza Astro Ria
Anak Mat Salleh Tapi MelayuAmelia TV3
Kalau Jodoh Tak Ke Mana TV1
2017Pergilah CintaLiyana TV3
Nora Bam BoomNora TV2
2020Mencari MardhatillahSalina TV Okey
Line PuakaWatie Astro Citra

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2009Project N.SHost 8TV
2018Kata Serasi NTV7 with Nazrudin Rahman

Discography

Single
YearTitleNotes
2010"Penyembuh Rindu" (with Mawi)OST Magika
2015"Pujaan"OST Kami Histeria
2016"Luar Biasa"OST Ainur Mardhiyah
"Tentang Kita" (About Us) [15]
2023"Bersama Dengan Rindu"
2025"Raja Dusta"
As featured artist
YearTitleArtistAlbumNotes
2021"We Live To Give" Simon Webbe, Asyraf Nasir, Athalia & Shalma ElianaSingleSpecial collaboration with The Giving Bank Organisation to encourage giving and healing. [16]
2022"Heaven" Calum Scott SingleSpecial collaboration with Southeast Asian artists. [17]

Endorsements

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
2008Most Popular TV ActressNominated
2009Most Popular Film ActressNominated
2010Nominated
2011Nominated
2014
2nd Warna Comedian Awards
Best Comedy Actress (with Fazura)Kami: HisteriaNominated
Best ActressSembunyi: Amukan AzazilNominated
2015
19th Skrin Awards
Best Actress – DramaTalakNominated
2017Best Supporting ActressHanyutWon
21st Skrin Awards
Best Supporting Actress – FilmWon
2019
7th Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards
Choice Antagonist AwardRaisha 2Nominated
Best ActressGol & Gincu Vol. 2Nominated

Notes

  1. Though she was born in the United States to a Malaysian mother and an American father, Diana Danielle grew up in Malaysia, identifies as Malaysian and only holds Malaysian citizenship as dual citizenship is prohibited in Malaysia.

References

  1. "Making waves". The Star . Star Publications. 29 December 2007. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
  2. "Some kind of magic religion Christian for Diana Danielle". Ecentral.my. Archived from the original on 12 September 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  3. "Malaysia's Résumé - Diana Danielle". www.malaysiaresume.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  4. Dennis Chua (13 August 2015) Farid Kamil is set to be a proud dad again The New Straits Times . Retrieved on 14 August 2015.
  5. Farid Kamil reveals newborn daughter’s name The Malay Mail. 26 November 2015.
  6. "Filem Malaysia". www.filemkita.com. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  7. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Setem - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  8. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Maut - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  9. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  10. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Kecoh Betul - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  11. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Magika - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
  12. I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
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  15. Syafil Syazwan Jefri ( 19 October 2016 ). Diana nyanyi lagu reggae Retrieved 21 March 2017 (article in Malay)
  16. Grace Sundram (15 October 2021). "'We Live To Give' is the power anthem by Athalia, Diana Danielle & more to encourage giving and healing". 2cents.my. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
  17. "Interview: Calum Scott On His Special Collaboration With Southeast Asian Artists For "Heaven"". Hype. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2023.