Diana Danielle slams freebie exploitation

Actress Diana Danielle has expressed frustration over production companies using actors' names to land free sponsorships for films and dramas.

The 33-year-old 'Imaginur' star revealed that some production houses use an actor's clout to secure free locations, catering and logistics, before pressuring the cast to handle on-set promotional duties.

"They use the actor's name to get sponsors for everything from locations to food," Diana shared in a recent Threads post.

"Then, every time I arrive on set, I am expected to record videos and take photos to thank the sponsors."

Her comments came amid an online debate over why production teams rely on free food and drink sponsorships for their crews.

The actress said she is often branded difficult when turning down requests outside her contract.

"If I don't want to do it, I'm called a diva. It becomes an extra job for me, all because they want to cut costs."

Diana pointed out that she is kept completely in the dark until filming starts.

"I have no idea they've used my name until shooting begins. Then it suddenly becomes part of the routine."

Clarifying that her complaint does not apply to the whole industry, Diana said professional teams handle these situations transparently.

"This only involves certain production houses. Some ask in advance if I can assist due to budget constraints and I am usually fine with that."

Her candid remarks follow criticism aimed at a director who allegedly asked for free food and drinks for a film shoot on the East Coast.