# Diana Danielle

Diana Danielle Danny Beeson (born 22 November 1991), is an American-born Malaysian 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 Malay descent, and her father is American. 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.

## Personal life

She married Malaysian actor Farid Kamil in 2012. They have two children together, namely Muhammad and Nur Aurora.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2002 | Idola | Melissa | Debut film appearances |
| 2008 | Evolusi KL Drift | Sara | |
| 2009 | Setem | Suraya | |
| 2009 | Maut | Umie | |
| 2009 | Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan Hitam | Aishah | |
| 2010 | Kecoh Betul | Dayana | |
| 2010 | Magika | Ayu | |
| 2011 | Dalam Botol | Dina | |
| 2012 | Jiwa Taiko | Trisha | |
| 2012 | Hantu Gangster | Jameela | |
| 2013 | Sembunyi: Amukan Azazil | Aishah | Nomination - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival) |
| 2014 | Kami Histeria | Laila | |
| 2014 | 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 | |
| 2006 | Gol & Gincu The Series | Ratu | 8TV | |
| 2007 | Air Mata Maria | Maria | TV3 | |
| 2007 | Farah Syakira | Farah Syakira | TV2 | |
| 2008 | Rahsia Di Sebalik Wajah | Jasmin | TV2 | |
| 2017 | Di Sebalik Wajah | Nadia | Hypp Sensasi | |
| 2017 | Cerita Dari Mastika | | Astro Prima | Episode: "Wanita Kaya Mati Terbakar Dalam Koma" |
| 2017 | Cerita Dari Mastika | | Astro Prima | Episode: "Aku Sudah Mati" |
| 2017 | Raisha | Raisha | TV3 | |
| 2017 | My Coffee Prince | Mariam | Astro Ria | |
| 2018 | Raisha 2 | Raisha | TV3 | |
| 2019 | Ombak Rindu The Series | Mila | Iflix | |
| 2020 | Camelia | Mariam/Camelia | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Syurga Untukmu | Atikah | TV3 | |
| 2020 | Janda Kosmopolitan | Marwin | Awesome TV | |
| 2021 | Ganjil | Nabila | Viu | |
| 2022 | She Was Pretty | Nadia Rahman | Viu | |

### 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 |
| 2015 | Kapal Kertas | Cikgu Aira | TV3 |
| 2015 | Pengantin Gila | Dania | TV3 |
| 2015 | Lara Perindu | Fuza | Astro Prima |
| 2016 | Sedikit Waktu | Liza | Astro Ria |
| 2016 | Anak Mat Salleh Tapi Melayu | Amelia | TV3 |
| 2016 | Kalau Jodoh Tak Ke Mana | | TV1 |
| 2017 | Pergilah Cinta | Liyana | TV3 |
| 2017 | Nora Bam Boom | Nora | TV2 |
| 2020 | Mencari Mardhatillah | Salina | TV Okey |
| 2020 | Line Puaka | Watie | Astro Citra |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
| 2009 | Project N.S | Host | 8TV | |
| 2018 | Kata Serasi | Host | 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 |
| 2016 | "Tentang Kita" (About Us) | |
| 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. |
| 2022 | "Heaven" | Calum Scott | Single | Special collaboration with Southeast Asian artists. |

## Endorsements

* Fiorucci
* Volvo
* Watson's
* Pampers
* Shuemura
* Milo
* Hazeline Snow Vietnam Market
* Telecom I-talk
* Harian Metro
* Avon for Wish Parfume
* Fair and Lovely
* Bauch and Lomb contact lens
* Kentucky Fried Chicken
* Binary Body Scrub
* T3 Body Wash
* F&N Soya Bean
* Rafflesia Pearl
* Jeteine Hair Colour
* Tan & Tan Corporate Websites
* Tenaga Nasional
* Inner Shine for Brands
* Tuala wanita pakai buang
* Nanowhite
* Tongkat Ali

## 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 | Most Popular Film Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | 25th Bintang Popular Berita Harian Awards | Most Popular Film Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2nd Warna Comedian Awards | Best Comedy Actress (with Fazura) | Kami: Histeria | Nominated |
| 2014 | 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 |
| 2017 | 21st Skrin Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Film | Hanyut | Won |
| 2019 | 7th Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival Awards | Choice Antagonist Award | Raisha 2 | Nominated |
| 2019 | 30th Malaysia Film Festival | Best Actress | Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 | Nominated |