Florence Blain Mbaye (born 1986), sometimes credited as Florence Blain, is a Senegalese-Canadian actress, voice actress, oboist, singer, music producer and director, and sound designer based in Montreal. She has performed on both national and international stages across film, television, theatre, music, and multimedia projects.
Early life and education Blain Mbaye studied oboe and chamber music at the Montreal Conservatory of Music, as well as theatre acting and dubbing at the Montreal Conservatory of Dramatic Art.
Career She has appeared in films including Waiting for April (En attendant avril), There Are No False Undertakings (Il n'y a pas de faux métier), Bungalow, This House (Cette maison), Invincible, Ireland Blue Book (Irlande cahier bleu), Making Babies (Faire un enfant), and the upcoming film Follies (autumn 2025) by Eric K. Boulianne. Her television credits include Bellefleur, Dumas, and L'œil du cyclone. She has also appeared in numerous theatre productions, including Cabaret Noir, Civilization and Its Discontents, Selle de nouvelles, and Sappho. She also performs dub and voiceover work.
Blain Mbaye has performed as a professional ensemble oboist since 2008. She has appeared on several albums and has released multiple albums of her own. As a musician, she has collaborated with the UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra, Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España, Les Violons du Roy, Orchestre Métropolitain, Philippe B, and Avec pas d'casque. In 2023, she released her album Les lignes de désir, and in 2024, she released the EP Cabaret Noir, which she produced and directed.
Awards and recognition 2004 – Étoile Galaxie, 1st prize (category 17 and under), Music Competition of Canada 2004 – Winner, Montreal Youth Symphony Orchestra concerto competition 2004 – Recipient, Grant Sandra Wilson 2006 – Golden Category, Mozart Competition of Sinfonia de Lanaudière 2006 – Winner, Competition Young Artists of Radio-Canada 2006 – Recipient, Grant McAbby, Montreal Conservatory 2014 – Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Another House 2024 – Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama, Making Babies 2024 – Actress of the Year (Cinema/Television), Gala Dynastie
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Another House (L'autre maison) Maïa Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress 2017 La Voyante Actrice Short film 2018 Waiting for April (En attendant Avril) La Renarde 2020 There Are No False Undertakings (Il n'y a pas de faux métier) La Renarde 2020 The Sticky Side of Baklava (La face cachée du baklava) Museum guide 2021 This House (Cette Maison) Valeska 2021 Archipelago (Archipel) Narrator 2022 Bungalow Lilou 2022 Invincible Sonia Short film 2023 Making Babies (Faire un enfant) Elle Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama 2023 Ireland Blue Book (Irlande cahier bleu) Charming Louise 2024 Vile & Miserable (Vil & Misérable) Agent Marion 2024 You Are Not Alone (Vous n'êtes pas seuls) Police officer 2025 Follies (Folichonneries)
Television Year Title Role Notes 2022–2022 L'œil du cyclone Julie Agence RBL 2024 Bellefleur Mia Agence RBL 2024 Dumas Mylène Agence RBL
Theatre Year Production Role Director Notes 2022 Mythe Florence Mykalle Bielinski La Serre – Arts vivants [Agence RBL] 2022 Sappho Ariane Marie-Ève Milot Théâtre de Quat'sous [Agence RBL] 2019–2020 Soifs matériaux Vénus Denis Marleau Ubus Théâtre [Agence RBL] 2021–2025 Cabaret Noir Florence Mélanie Demers Mayday Danse [Agence RBL]
Music / Discography Year Album / EP Role / Notes 2024 Cabaret Noir (EP) Producer, director, composer, performer [Agence RBL] 2023 Les lignes de désir Co-producer, co-director, composer, performer [Agence RBL] 2020–2021 Dans mon salon Co-producer, co-director, composer, performer [Agence RBL]
Dubbing (selected) Year Project Role Notes 2021 Dune Shadout Mapes Cinélume [Agence RBL] 2021 Cruella Anita Darling Difuze Inc [Agence RBL] 2022 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Maddie Cinélume [Agence RBL] 2023 The Color Purple Sofia Difuze Inc [Agence RBL] 2024 The Fire Inside Jackie Cinélume [Agence RBL]
References
Agence RBL profile IMDbPro profile
External links Florence Blain Mbaye on IMDb