Diana Danielle slams freebie exploitation

Actress Diana Danielle has lashed out at production companies that misuse actors' names to secure free sponsorships for their films and dramas. The 33-year-old Imaginur star revealed that some production houses exploit an actor's fame to obtain free locations, catering, and logistics, only to later demand promotional activities from the cast.

In a recent Threads post, Diana explained that she is often expected to record videos and take photos for sponsors upon arriving on set. Her comments come amid an online dispute about the use of free food and drink sponsorships for crew members in the film industry.

Diana claimed that she is frequently labeled as difficult when she declines requests beyond her contract. When she refuses to comply, she is often called a diva. This additional task is seen as an imposition, simply because the production team wishes to reduce costs. Diana emphasized that she is only made aware of the involvement of sponsors once filming commences, without any prior knowledge.

She highlighted that her frustration does not apply to the entire industry, as professional teams handle such situations transparently. Some production houses may request assistance from actors due to budget constraints, and Diana is generally willing to oblige in such cases. Her outspoken remarks follow criticism directed at a director who allegedly sought free food and drinks for a film shoot on the East Coast.