Our Team

Meet our professionals
Diana UribeDirector

The Director

Diana Uribe (pronounced Dee-AH-na), a renowned mentor, producer, and Founder of Be Discovered, has over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Originally from Medellín, Colombia, Diana moved to Toronto as a child without speaking English, facing racism and bullying while growing up in the city's housing projects. Despite these adversities, she became a leader in the industry. Diana is fluent in English and Spanish, conducting industry workshops and serving as a bilingual emcee.

Diana has cast major productions, including commercials, music videos, and films, such as the Bollywood film "The Hero" with Priyanka Chopra Jonas. She has also stage-managed concerts featuring top artists, including Destiny's Child.

As a speaker, panelist, and adjudicator, she has shared her expertise with Pandora Music, SiriusXM, the Toronto Raptors Dancers, and The Learning Annex. Diana has also served on the Board of Directors for Dance Ontario and is a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Women in Film and Television International, and the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science.

As Talent Director at Be Discovered, Diana has launched performers onto global stages such as Disney World, Broadway, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the ABC Christmas Day Parade. Her work spans New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Weeks. Notable success stories include Enola Bedard, an influencer and dance star, Matt Carroll (now with Cirque du Soleil), Taveeta Szymanowicz (from The Next Step), and Michael and Kevin Scheitzbach (touring with Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift). Diana has also worked with Dayo Ade (of Degrassi High fame) and Shawn Desman, a prominent Canadian recording artist.

Diana’s commitment to philanthropy and her passion for the industry continue to inspire performers worldwide.

The Players

Laura AshleyTalent Scout/Liaison
Laura Ashley
Laura AshleyTalent Scout/Liaison
Laura lives in Alabama & has been working with us since 2013. With a background in cheer, theatre, fashion design, talent agency/ management experience in N.Y.C, Laura is an asset to all our programs. She is also on our faculty and teaches Improv & Styling.

Paige Sealey Talent Scout/Liaison
Paige Sealey
Paige Sealey Talent Scout/Liaison
Paige is a 2016 Broadway Bound! alum and dance captain from B.C. now living in California and soon in NYC. Paige played the Magic Carpet in Aladdin at Disneyland as well as has danced on cruise ships & internationally on stage.

Sarah BadhamTalent Scout/Liaison
Sarah Badham
Sarah BadhamTalent Scout/Liaison
Sarah is a 2009 Broadway Bound! alum from Toronto now living in NYC. Sarah has been assisting us since 2013. Sarah studied dance at Pace University and is also a fitness coach. She just wrapped up a cruise ship contract where she was performing

Daniel NalbandianTalent Scout/Liaison
Daniel Nalbandian
Daniel NalbandianTalent Scout/Liaison
Daniel is a native Canadian with a background in dance. After attending our Toronto workshops, we booked Daniel out on film & TV. While teaching dance in Montreal, Daniel scouted amazing talent for us and now he is our scout in the Houston, Texas area.