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 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.

Personal life

She married Malaysian actor Farid Kamil in 2012. They have two children together, namely Muhammad and Nur Aurora. They later divorced in 2025.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002IdolaMelissaDebut film appearances
2008Evolusi KL DriftSara
2009SetemSuraya
MautUmie
Bohsia: Jangan Pilih Jalan HitamAishah
2010Kecoh BetulDayana
MagikaAyu
2011Dalam BotolDina
2012Jiwa TaikoTrisha
Hantu GangsterJameela
2013Sembunyi: Amukan AzazilAishahNomination - Best Lead Actress (Malaysia Film Festival)
2014Kami HisteriaLaila
Supersquad The MovieElly (voice)
2016HanyutNinaWon - 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 DianaEllyTV2
Gol & Gincu The SeriesRatu8TV
2007Air Mata MariaMariaTV3
Farah SyakiraFarah SyakiraTV2
2008Rahsia Di Sebalik WajahJasmin
2017Di Sebalik WajahNadiaHypp Sensasi
Cerita Dari MastikaAstro PrimaEpisode: "Wanita Kaya Mati Terbakar Dalam Koma"
Episode: "Aku Sudah Mati"
RaishaRaishaTV3
My Coffee PrinceMariamAstro Ria
2018Raisha 2RaishaTV3
2019Ombak Rindu The SeriesMilaIflix
2020CameliaMariam/CameliaTV3
Syurga UntukmuAtikah
Janda KosmopolitanMarwinAwesome TV
2021GanjilNabilaViu
2022She Was PrettyNadia Rahman

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2009Takbir TerakhirAstro Prima
2011Di Telapak Kaki BondaFairuzTV3
2012Satu Malam PerawanAisyahAstro Ria
2014Perempuan Lindungan KaabahHananAstro First Exclusive
2015TalakYasminTV3
Kapal KertasCikgu Aira
Pengantin GilaDania
Lara PerinduFuzaAstro Prima
2016Sedikit WaktuLizaAstro Ria
Anak Mat Salleh Tapi MelayuAmeliaTV3
Kalau Jodoh Tak Ke ManaTV1
2017Pergilah CintaLiyanaTV3
Nora Bam BoomNoraTV2
2020Mencari MardhatillahSalinaTV Okey
Line PuakaWatieAstro Citra

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channelNotes
2009Project N.SHost8TV
2018Kata SerasiNTV7with 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)
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.
2022"Heaven"Calum ScottSingleSpecial 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

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult
200822nd Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardsMost Popular TV Actress—N/aNominated
200923rd Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardsMost Popular Film ActressNominated
201024th Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardsNominated
201125th Bintang Popular Berita Harian AwardsNominated
20142nd Warna Comedian AwardsBest Comedy Actress (with Fazura)Kami: HisteriaNominated
26th Malaysia Film FestivalBest ActressSembunyi: Amukan AzazilNominated
201519th Skrin AwardsBest Actress – DramaTalakNominated
201729th Malaysia Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressHanyutWon
21st Skrin AwardsBest Supporting Actress – FilmWon
20197th Kuala Lumpur Drama Festival AwardsChoice Antagonist AwardRaisha 2Nominated
30th Malaysia Film FestivalBest ActressGol & Gincu Vol. 2Nominated

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