DIANE DUPUY founded the internationally-acclaimed black light theatre company, the Famous PEOPLE Players, on June 1st, 1974.

Diane is also a renowned motivational speaker who has traveled the world inspiring individuals and corporations. Her extraordinary work on both artistic and humanitarian levels has earned her many prestigious awards, including the Order of Canada. She also received honourary degrees from several universities, including Windsor, Trent, Calgary, Toronto and Brock.

Diane has recently returned from the Alliance for the New Humanity conference in Puerto Rico, where her friend, Dr. Deepak Chopra, invited her to speak as a panelist alongside former U.S. President Al Gore. Her personal story of struggle and success was featured on CBC television and made into a CBS movie of the week called Special People. She is the author of three best-selling books, Dare to Dream, Throw Your Heart Over the Fence, and Daring to Dream. Diane has published her first children’s book, The Little Girl Who Did...What?!!! Most recently, Diane portrayed herself on an episode of the television series, 7th Heaven, which featured the Famous PEOPLE Players.

Diane is married to Bernard Dupuy and currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. They have two daughters.