Diana Danielle
Danielle in 2007
Born
Diana Danielle Danny Beeson

(1991-11-22) November 22, 1991 (age 32)
Houston, Texas, United States
NationalityMalaysian
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, host
Years active2002–present
Spouse
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(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.

Early life

Diana Danielle was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Malaysia. Her mother is Malaysian of Malays 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 fans (and counting) following her on Facebook.

Danielle recently moved to Australia 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]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Idola[6] Melissa Debut film appearances
2008 Evolusi KL Drift Sara
2009 Setem[7] Suraya
Maut[8] Umie
Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam[9] Aishah
2010 Kecoh Betul[10] Dayana
Magika[11] Ayu
2011 Dalam Botol[12] Dina
2012 Jiwa Taiko Trisha
Hantu Gangster Jameela[13][14]
2013 Sembunyi: Amukan Azazil Aishah Nomination - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival)
2014 Kami Histeria Laila
Supersquad The Movie Elly (voice)
2016 Hanyut Nina Won - Best Supporting Actress (Malaysia Film Festival & Anugerah Skrin)
2018 Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 Zak Won - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival)
2021 Hanya Namamu Laila Laila
2022 Spilt Gravy on Rice Jackie
2023 Imaginur Nur Nominated - Best Lead Actress (New York Asian Film Festival)

Television series

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2006 Janji Diana Elly TV2
Gol & Gincu The Series Ratu 8TV
2007 Air Mata Maria Maria TV3
Farah Syakira Farah Syakira TV2
2008 Rahsia Di Sebalik Wajah Jasmin
2017 Di Sebalik Wajah Nadia Hypp Sensasi
Cerita Dari Mastika Astro Prima Episode: "Wanita Kaya Mati Terbakar Dalam Koma"
Episode: "Aku Sudah Mati"
Raisha Raisha TV3
My Coffee Prince Mariam Astro Ria
2018 Raisha 2 Raisha TV3
2019 Ombak Rindu The Series Mila Iflix
2020 Camelia Mariam/Camelia TV3
Syurga Untukmu Atikah
Janda Kosmopolitan Marwin Awesome TV
2021 Ganjil Nabila Viu
2022 She Was Pretty Nadia Rahman
TBA Raisha 3 Raisha TV3

Telemovie

Year Title Role TV channel
2009 Takbir Terakhir Astro Prima
2011 Di Telapak Kaki Bonda Fairuz TV3
2012 Satu Malam Perawan Aisyah Astro Ria
2014 Perempuan Lindungan Kaabah Hanan Astro First Exclusive
2015 Talak Yasmin TV3
Kapal Kertas Cikgu Aira
Pengantin Gila Dania
Lara Perindu Fuza Astro Prima
2016 Sedikit Waktu Liza Astro Ria
Anak Mat Salleh Tapi Melayu Amelia TV3
Kalau Jodoh Tak Ke Mana TV1
2017 Pergilah Cinta Liyana TV3
Nora Bam Boom Nora TV2
2020 Mencari Mardhatillah Salina TV Okey
Line Puaka Watie Astro Citra

Television

Year Title Role TV channel Notes
2009 Project N.S Host 8TV
2018 Kata Serasi NTV7 with Nazrudin Rahman

Discography

Single
Year Title Notes
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"
As featured artist
Year Title Artist Album Notes
2021 "We Live To Give" Simon Webbe, Asyraf Nasir, Athalia & Shalma Eliana Single Special collaboration with The Giving Bank Organisation to encourage giving and healing.[16]
2022 "Heaven" Calum Scott Single Special collaboration with Southeast Asian artists.[17]

Endorsements

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2008
22nd Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular TV Actress — Nominated
2009
23rd Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Most Popular Film Actress Nominated
2010
24th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Nominated
2011
25th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards
 Nominated
2014
2nd Warna Comedian Awards
 Best Comedy Actress (with Fazura) Kami: Histeria Nominated
26th Malaysia Film Festival
 Best Actress Sembunyi: Amukan Azazil Nominated
2015
19th Skrin Awards
 Best Actress – Drama Talak Nominated
2017
29th Malaysia Film Festival
 Best Supporting Actress Hanyut Won
21st Skrin Awards
 Best Supporting Actress – Film Won
2019
7th Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards
 Choice Antagonist Award Raisha 2 Nominated
30th Malaysia Film Festival
 Best Actress Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 Nominated

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.
  13. ^ [1] Archived 22 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  14. ^ [2] Archived 22 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  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.

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