Sabine Daniel
Biography
Canadian award-winning bilingual producer and on-air personality Sabine Daniel is a transformative force in the Canadian media landscape, known for her unwavering commitment to cultural representation, diversity, and inclusivity.
With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to amplifying underrepresented voices, particularly within BIPOC communities, and telling powerful stories that resonate with audiences across the nation.
As the creator of some of the most impactful programs in Canadian media, Sabine’s notable productions include the milestone 10th season of her TV Rogers Ottawa interview show, Suivez-Moi, and the third and final season of Sunny’s Quest for TVOkids, a series that brings the authentic, first-person stories of Black children across Canada to the forefront. She is also the visionary behind La quête de Lumie for TFO, the French adaptation of Sunny's Quest, a groundbreaking series that continues her mission to elevate diverse voices on a national scale.
Through her production company, Play Productions, Sabine has not only created Suivez-moi and Suivez-moi: Le Rendez-vous on Bell Fibe & Rogers, in partnership with TVO Kids, TFO, and Radio-Canada, but she has also launched the award-winning podcast The Incredible Story of Afro-Canadians, which dives into the rich history and culture of Afro-Canadians. Her content serves as a bridge to educate, inspire, and shape conversations around identity and representation.
In her role as National Program Manager for Black Women Film Canada (BWFM), Sabine leads initiatives that empower and uplift Black women creators in film and media. Through mentorship, networking, and development programs, she is creating opportunities for Black women to shape the future of the Canadian media industry.
Sabine has been nominated twice for a Canadian Screen Award and is a proud alumni of the BIPOC TV & Film Kids Content Incubator, BIPOC TV & Film Unscripted Producers Lab, and La Coalition M·É·D·I·A·'s first entrepreneurial training edition at La base HEC.
Known for her collaborative approach, Sabine continues to push boundaries, drive innovation, and create opportunities for BIPOC creators in television and multimedia. She is passionate about crafting stories that reflect the true diversity of Canadian society and believes in creating work that empowers marginalized voices.
With Play Productions, Sabine is steadfast in her mission to flip the script and transform the media industry for the better. Let’s flip the script, as she says!