Daphne Cassar

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Daphne Cassar (born 26 September 1977) is a Maltese newscaster, journalist and TV presenter.

She is the daughter of Maltese actor Tony Cassar Darien.

Early career

Between the 2000 and 2004 she was involved in the univeristy broadcasting through Campus FM, the University of Malta’s radio station.

She graduated with a B. Communications (Hons), in Communication and Media Studies, from the University of Malta. She received a distinction for her thesis entitled 'Ethnographic Study in Media Consumption Patterns'.

In September 2005 she started working in the PBS newsroom.

From August 2009 she was in Washington D.C. for a year following Metro Area Development Courses and Training in Media and Communication Studies.

On returning to Malta she formed part of the TVAM team, presenting a daily news program broadcast on TVM. Co presented with Joe Mifsud and Pierre Portelli, the program was broadcast Mondays to Fridays between 6.30am and 9.00am TVAM covering local and international news, provides analysis and offers insights and perspectives into ongoing current affairs.

Awards

Won 5 Broadcasting Awards from Malta Broadcasting Authority, Winner of Best Radio Program in 2 Sections ,Winner of Best Radio Station in 2 years,Winner of Best Gender Awareness Award,