Behind our Voice Actors: Alfonso Sales
Alfonso, a native Spanish voice actor of 20 years, on starting out in radio, why he built his own studio, and his advice for new talent.
Alfonso, a native Spanish voice actor of 20 years, on starting out in radio, why he built his own studio, and his advice for new talent.
Ethan trained in theater before going full-time in VO. He talks characters, marketing yourself as a bilingual talent, and his daily schedule.
Erika is a native Spanish voice actor in California. She talks translation work, recording a national spot on a walker, and home studio advice.
What counts as a native speaker, why clients ask for one, and why a bilingual Mandarin voice actor says culture matters as much as fluency.
JoJo, an American voice talent closing in on 20 years, talks narration, her 6AM start, home versus commercial studios, and advice for newcomers.
Dan went from imitating cartoon voices as a kid to full-time voice work. He talks home studios, picking his auditions, and where the industry's headed.
Losing a long-time client can shake even seasoned pros. Why a coach, or a few specialists in other genres, still helps once you're established.
In Argentina, voice actors need a government license. Natan, a Spanish voice actor, talks about earning his, his studio gear, and tricky clients.
Dani, a Sydney voice actor, left commercial radio for full time freelancing in 2008. She talks agents, home studios, and fake Aussie accents.
Elizabeth started voicing in 2011 after her husband set up a studio. She talks narration work, being her own boss, and where home studios are headed.