Sammy Donado
2 Verified bookings- San Diego, CA
- Emcee
- Contact for rates
17 years as touring MC/DJ and 1,000+ events - I am an expert at keeping crowds engaged at events of all types and sizes. I pride myself not only in my...
Chicken Wing Eating Competition
East Village Oktoberfest
Sing. Dance. Crawl 2024 Performer Introduction
Bingo Loco Party Emcee
Ringmaster at an accounting conference.
Emceeing Belmont Park Beer Festival 2025!
A 60th Birthday party I hosted.
Emceeing the C14 Foundation's annual fundraiser at Nova Nightclub in 2024.
Emceeing the annual Sing.Dance.Crawl bar crawl with 3000 people attending. (2024)
Emceeing Pacific Beach's biggest dating show, "Build a Boyfriend" at The Local Pacific Beach. (2025)
I'm fantastic at crowd work and can make the people laugh!
Emceeing the Padres Opening Day Block Party 2025
Emceeing an "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" birthday (2024)
Emceeing The East Village Oktoberfest 2025.
Overview
I'm a professional emcee with over 5 years of experience bringing energy, laughter, and smooth flow to events of all sizes — from intimate 50-person gatherings to festivals with crowds of 2,000+. With a background in comedy and improv (including being named Best Comedian in San Diego 2021 at American Comedy Co.), I specialize in creating memorable, engaging moments that keep audiences entertained and connected.
Whether I'm hyping up a crowd, keeping a schedule on track, or making spontaneous magic happen on the mic, I bring charisma, quick wit, and a love for people to every stage I step on. My goal is simple: to make your event feel seamless, exciting, and unforgettable.
Reviews
2 reviews
Chy S.
June 10, 2024Hire this guy ASAP!
Thank you so much for everything. Daniel was perfect for the event, and we are so happy and impressed. We especially appreciate his professionalism, humble demeanor, and overall excellent work that went above and beyond our requirements and expectations. It was fun! Thank you so much!
Hired as: Emcee
Laura Z.
May 21, 2024High Energy Professional
I hired Daniel to host a Pulp Fiction Theme Party that we were throwing for my company. I was unable to be onsite, but felt fully confident in Daniel and his ability to deliver. The staff onsite let me know that he was phenomenal and very funny. As one staffer said, "Jules would be proud!"
Hired as: Emcee
Booking information
Price range: $300+
Languages: English
Insurance: $500,000 - Liability Insurance
What to expect
A high-energy, laugh-forward experience led by a seasoned emcee and comedian with a strong improv background. I read the room in real time, keep the pace tight, and create seamless transitions—whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large-scale production.
With a Hospitality degree emphasized on Meetings & Events, I bring a producer’s mindset to the stage: I understand run-of-show, timing, vendor coordination, and how to keep programs on track without losing momentum. I’ve hosted hundreds of events of every shape and size, so surprises don’t rattle me—I use them.
Bottom line: I blend comedy, improv, and event expertise to deliver an engaging, well-run show that your guests will remember for the right reasons.
About
I am a San Diego native and SDSU Hospitality grad, I’m a full-time emcee with 800+ events hosted from weekly trivia to 1000+ people community events and every thing in between. With an extensive background in guest-facing roles, I specialize in energizing crowds and engaging guests at both the micro and macro level. I’m passionate about creating memorable experiences and would love to do the same for your event.
Additional booking notes
I have no requirements. Give me a mic connected to a speaker and I'll do my thing!
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
August 2026
29
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Chula Vista, CA
Past booked events
October 2024
12
Saturday
Sporting Event
7:00am - 12:00pm
•
Chula Vista, CA
June 2024
09
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
05
Wednesday
Fundraiser
9:00pm - 12:30am (Thu)
•
San Diego, CA
May 2024
17
Friday
Festival
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
Setup requirements
none
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