Diana Danielle
Diana Danielle | |
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| Born | Diana Danielle Danny Beeson November 22, 1991 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, host |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Halley 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]She married Malaysian actor Farid Kamil in 2012. They have two children together, namely Muhammad and Nur Aurora.[4][5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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 |
Telemovie
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | TV channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Project N.S | Host | 8TV | |
| 2018 | Kata Serasi | NTV7 | with Nazrudin Rahman |
Discography
[edit]| 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" |
| 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Most Popular TV Actress | — | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Most Popular Film Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | Nominated | |||
| 2011 | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | 2nd Warna Comedian Awards
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Best Comedy Actress (with Fazura) | Kami: Histeria | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Sembunyi: Amukan Azazil | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 19th Skrin Awards
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Best Actress – Drama | Talak | Nominated |
| 2017 | 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 |
| Best Actress | Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 | Nominated |
Notes
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- ^ "Making waves". The Star. Star Publications. 29 December 2007. Retrieved 4 July 2009.
- ^ "Some kind of magic religion Christian for Diana Danielle". Ecentral.my. Archived from the original on 12 September 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ "Malaysia's Résumé - Diana Danielle". www.malaysiaresume.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Dennis Chua (13 August 2015) Farid Kamil is set to be a proud dad again The New Straits Times. Retrieved on 14 August 2015.
- ^ Farid Kamil reveals newborn daughter’s name The Malay Mail. 26 November 2015.
- ^ "Filem Malaysia". www.filemkita.com. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Setem - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Maut - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Kecoh Betul - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Magika - Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ I-Insan Multimedia Sdn Bhd. "Cinema Malaysia". Sinemamalaysia.com.my. Archived from the original on 25 August 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2013.
- ^ [1] Archived 22 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ [2] Archived 22 August 2012 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Syafil Syazwan Jefri ( 19 October 2016 ). Diana nyanyi lagu reggae Retrieved 21 March 2017 (article in Malay)
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Interview: Calum Scott On His Special Collaboration With Southeast Asian Artists For "Heaven"". Hype. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
External links
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