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• FASHION POP CULTURE LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT fusionBRUCE NIX VOICE ACTORS
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• DAVID VARIANFEATURED BRUCE NIX
• BRYAN ROCES VOICE ACTORMY NAME IS BRYAN ROCES. I'M A SINGER, ACTOR, VOICE ACTOR, AND PRODUCER BASED IN SASKATCH- EWAN, CANADA! OVER INDUSTRY.
• Page 5CAN YOU SHARE ANY EXCITING PROJECTS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON NOW? While it's not voice-over related, I'm excited to share that I'll be auditioning for Grease the Musical with Broadway North Theatre Company, and the show is set to happen in the summer. If I'm offered a role, it's going to be a busy but exciting summer, and I'm really looking forward to it.
• Page 6FOR ALL THE VIEWERS READING, PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. My name is Cary Hite. PLEASE TALK ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY. I've had an interest in voiceover since watching cartoons as a kid. Once I started acting, the road to get into this part of the industry opened up. At the behest of an agent, I went to an audition for Audible, booked the projects (four in total), and haven't looked back since.
• Page 7NOW IN TODAY'S SOCIETY, EVERYTHING IS DONE BY REMOTE WORK. DO YOU ENJOY THIS PROCESS, OR DO YOU PREFER TO SHOW UP AT THE STUDIO? I still prefer to show up to the studio. Noth- ing replaces working with an engineer in the session. They are your first audience, your first ears. When they're engaged in the story with you, they're an invaluable collaborator.
• Page 8PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. Kia ora Fusion readers!!! It's tubularly rad to get to chat with you in this interview! Thank you so much Fusion team for inviting me to chat with you! My name is Chloë Elmore (the umlaut is just a bit of spicy pizzazz) and I am a New Zealand voice actor, working full-time from my beautiful custom-made recording studio here in the lush countryside of Middle Earth! To get the numbers out of the way, I'm 32 years old and I've been pursuing VO part-time for 11 years, but I've been doing it full- time as my only source of income for 3 years.
• Chloë ElmoreBut still! I was close! I would love to voice a lead char- acter in a Final Fantasy - but I mean, who wouldn't! One awesome dream that happened just a month ago was being flown to Chicago to act in an audio drama and all 30+ of the cast were voicing in the same studio with each other for a whole 9 days of pure bliss!! Yeah, it wasn't a huge game and they weren't names you'd know, but they are my people, my family, and hang- ing in the same hotel and going to restaurants every night, chatting in the hotel hot tub, and laughing until our abs ached was a massive dream for this little kiwi. It's rare to ever meet your castmates, let alone record in the same room with them, so I was so blessed! I am so content with how my career is skyrocketing, but I do want to reach the stars, of course! I have realised so many dreams of working on national commercials across America, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, but I would love to become a long- running 'Brand Voice' for a big company. That kind of legacy would be such an honour. Those brand voices shaped my secluded homeschooling childhood and gave me so much comfort and connection growing up. TALK ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOU ARE CUR- RENTLY FOCUSED ON.
• Page 10PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. My name is Chris Johnson and I am a profes- sional Voice Actor based in Los Angeles. I have been involved with Voice Acting for the last 11 years.
• Page 11You have to take an honest look at yourself and your skills early on and work on the areas where you may need some extra support. Once I eventually transitioned out of the corporate world and began doing Voice Acting full-time, I also found challenges I didn't ex- pect. One was getting used to working alone every day. I had worked with colleagues in an office for years and going from that, to locking myself in a padded room by myself all day... was an unexpected adjustment
• Page 12My name is Danielle Harris and I am a voice actor. I got started in the voice over in- dustry in 2020. Contrary to what some may think, the pandemic was not the reason I started at that time.
• Page 13My family and I were sitting around the din- ing table, talking, laughing and I was goofing around and voicing what I thought my daughter would say based off her expression. Kinda like the movie 'Look Who's Talking' with Bruce Willis, John Travolta and Kirstie Alley. We were all cracking up and BOOM I had that feeling like I need to do some research on voice over. It's weird I know, but that's when I really got seri- ous. And here we are today. One of the challenges I face is the typical impos- ter syndrome. I feel so blessed and grateful to be doing what I am doing. But there are times when it's slow to book work or even I book work, and I find myself thinking am I good enough and if the client is happy with the work I've done. But I usually get over it and keep it moving. It's an insecurity but I tell myself this is a subjective industry. I cannot please everyone and all I can do is my best. Some clients may choose to re-cast, or some will be ecstatic with my performance and come back for more. It is what it is. I just focus on what I can control and that is me and my mindset.
• Page 14FOR ALL THE VIEWERS READING, PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. Hey everyone! I'm Varian. I'm a bilingual (mandarin),voice actor based in Oakland, CA/ Bay Area.
• Page 15As for projects, I'm a huge comic book nerd so to be a part of the DC and Marvel universe in animation is a dream!! I'm technically part of the MCU....I was a featured extra in Ant-Man, so I'm technically cannon! However, I'd love to be in an original animated series and be an original character that is unique to me and my creativity, like The Simpsons, Futurama, etc. PLEASE TALK ABOUT WHAT TYPE OF WORK YOU ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON.
• Page 16KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. My name is DJ Dykes. I'm a professional voice actor who's been in the industry for almost five years. I'm represented by ACM Talent and VOX.
• Page 17WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR ANYONE THAT IS INTERESTED IN VOICE OVER WORK? Be a self-starter. I've met too many folks who say they want to get into the industry but have any number of reasons why they haven't yet. Months down the road, they still haven't even started yet.
• ELIZABETH CARRILLOIF SOMEONE WANTS TO HIRE YOU FOR ANY VOICE OVER WORK, CAN YOU PLEASE LIST YOUR WEBSITE AND HOW PEOPLE CAN REACH YOU? Yes absolutely! For your neutral English and Spanish needs, I'm your girl! I also provide transla- tion services. To learn more about me please visit my website elizabethcarrillovo.com. There you will find links to my socials and ways to contact me directly or to contact my agents.
• TALK ABOUT THE CHALLENGES YOUFACE IN THIS INDUSTRY AND HOW YOU OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES. At first, the challenge was overcoming some negative thoughts I had about my own voice, because I was teased for it for so long when I was a teenager. My voice may have been a target of ridicule at one point, but now I see it as my super power.
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• Page 21FOR ALL THE VIEWERS READING, PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. Hello there! My name is Jalen Askins. I am a professional voice actor in the Los Angeles area and have been pursuing voice acting for about 7-8ish years. I have provided voiceover in many dif- ferent genres such as video games, ADR, Animation, Com- mercials, and Promos.
• Page 22BRUCE NIX VOICE ACTOR
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• Page 24For all the viewers reading, please kindly introduce yourself. My name is Bruce Nix, and I live in Hunts- ville, Alabama-also known as "The Rocket City"-with my wife of 30 years, Necie. We share our home with a chocolate lab named Jane, a corgi named Winston, and a tuxedo cat named Charlie (short for Charlie Chaplin―he's got the strut to match). We also have two wonderful adult daughters, Rachel and Rebecca, who are the pride of our lives.
• Page 25From there, I continued to work on my craft with great voice actors and coaches, like Mark Rider, who also pro- vided the opportunity for me to be in my first animated series, "PotenDogs". I have taken workshops with Dominic Cianciolo, a great voice director for the Mortal Kombat video games, dubbing workshops with the great duo of Fan- nie Brett and Max Rabuolt. I continue to work on my craft through workshops and my patient coach, Dave Walsh. What made you get started in the voice-over industry?
• Page 26I was so excited when I read the email, how- ever, at the time, my wife was having back surgery and we discussed it and she wanted to me to go and I said I would do the callback and immediately fly back to Memphis, TN, where we are living at the time. I went to LA and that is where I felt the magic of the voice- over community. I met so many talented artists who were so supportive of each other and was greeted with hugs and smiles, for an introvert like myself, it was a bit overwhelm- ing while also being relaxing, knowing I am in a community that cares about each other and our growth as artists. After the callbacks, as I mentioned my plan was to simply hop on a plane and go back home. I was talking with a friend and talented VA, Trisha Lynn, and told her what was going on and she suggested I should at least talk to the judges. So, I waited until all the callbacks were done and went in to the thank the judges, Stephanie Thomas, Tim Friedlander and Dave Walsh and let them know I appreciated the opportunity and that my wife had back surgery and I need to get back home.
• Page 27it's a struggle during slow times. Believing in your talent and creativeness gets translated in the booth. I created a "My Journey" infographic that is outside of my booth to remind me that I have earned this place in my life and career, through hard work and training. You should still remain humble, while being confident in your abilities. Another big one is competition-there are so many talented people in the industry. The challenge here is how to make yourself stand out in auditions, on social media and in person. I overcome this by continuously improving my craft, taking workshops, and staying persistent with auditions.
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• Page 29any project or people that you would like to work with or collaborate with? I'd love to work on a Mortal Kombat video game with Dominic Cianciolo, Voice Direc- tor for the game. I had the opportunity to work with him over the course of 4 weeks in a video game workshop series and it was an amazing experience! He is a very patient person and is able to really pick up small nuances to provide direction to the performers.
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• Page 31Of course, the voices of Hank Azaria and Seth MacFarlane with their performances in The Simpons and Family Guy really stood out to me because of the depth and uniqueness of the characters. I also admire how Hollywood productions invest in strong vocal performanc- es that elevate the storytelling. What makes a good voice actor?
• Page 32Confidence is essential-you must believe in your voice and your ability to serve the story. But humility is just as important. A good voice actor knows they are part of a bigger picture and stays open to feedback, learning, and collaboration. No ego, just commitment to the craft. And perhaps most importantly, a good voice- over actor practices kindness-especially to- ward themselves. This industry can be tough, and it's easy to fall into self-doubt. Speaking affirmations, showing yourself grace after a tough session, and celebrating your wins (no matter how small) go a long way. Encouraging self-talk like "I am enough," "I bring something unique," or "Every take is a step forward" can be the fuel you need to keep showing up.
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• Page 34FOR ALL THE VIWERS READING PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF? Hey what's up everyone! I'm Jane Aquino and I'm a voice actor based in Vegas. Thank you for having me
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• VOICING SUCCESSHelping the Voiceover Community Turn Their Dreams into Reality-Together! VO MENTOR, AND THE VOICE BEHIND COUNTLESS CAMPAIGNS, TISH HICKS IS NOT ONLY A MASTER OF HER CRAFT BUT ALSO A GUIDE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF VOICE ACTORS PHOTOS BY JERRY CORIA AUTHOR AMANDA STEVENS
• The V.O.DojoTake your voiceover career all the way www.theVodojo.com
• MEET TISHHey, I'm Tish Hicks. I'm originally from Chicago, and have been a successful voice actor in Los Angeles for 30 years! I've been a voice of Subaru for the past 15 years and have been the voice of Citibank, GTA V, HP, and many other well known campaigns. I'm also the founder and Master Sensei of The V.O. Dojo, a holistic full voiceover training center that for the past 14 years has been guiding, supporting, connecting and accelerating passionate people around the world on the path to creating their own sustained, successful voiceover careers. Our mission is to align people with the power and possibility of their voice!
• Page 39You've worked across so many genres— commercials, animation, video games... Do you have a favorite and why? I have had the most success being the voice of big long-running commercial campaigns, which brings up my favorite part of VO- the walk to the mailbox to open residual checks! But I truly love working on every type of voiceover.
• ABOUT THE V.O. DOJOThe V.O. Dojo was inspired by a period in my own career when things had taken a downward turn for the first time. I had to dig deep in a moment of doubt, remember what it was that made me a successful voiceover artist, and reclaim my VO mojo. At the same time, I was invited to lead a peer group for Northwestern alumni, where I shared the things I had been reflecting on. Just as I felt my calling in my first voiceover session, I realized that I had something powerful to share through teaching.
• Page 41You've helped so many to launch and grow their VO careers. What makes you most proud as a teacher and mentor? I love that the Dojo is a home for such a diverse array of people who are ready to heed the call and take action on their VO visions. We have a beautiful range of ages, from 14 to 80, and life experiences- Broadway cast members, Grammy Award- winning opera singers, influencers, models, retired judges, firefighters, army colonels, and creatives of all sorts-getting their voices aligned with making money to live their passions fully and freely.
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• Page 43TALK ABOUT HOW YOU GOT STARTED IN THE VOICE OVER INDUSTRY. Although my background is in public speaking, my family had a relationship with the Detroit and L.A. Jazz scenes back in the 1940's, beginning with my great-uncle Todd Rhodes, a jazz musician who predated the Motown movement. My father and his brother and their families hosted many African- American singers from the late 60's, and this carried over to Hollywood, with my mom becoming a hand model and introducing the family to the rest of the modeling business. One of my cousins would become one of the first major Black male catalog models and travel the world breaking barriers for African American men in the industry. He even booked the movie Hair, and turned it down! He would later teach me the business as taught to him by my mom, and told me never to turn down a role.
• Page 44IS THERE ANY PROJECT OR PEOPLE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH OR COLLABO- RATE WITH? I would love to get into the dubbing scene for anime. I love watching anime, and the voice acting for shonen anime specifi- cally, especially in recent years, has been so raw and emotional across every genre that it keeps me hooked. I'm currently watch- ing shows like DanDaDan, Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer, and beyond the animation, I'd love to work with the Voiceover Actors for some of the main characters in each series.
• NOW IN TODAY'S SOCIETY, EVERY-THING IS DONE BY REMOTE WORK. DO YOU ENJOY THIS PROCESS, OR DO YOU PREFER TO SHOW UP AT THE STUDIO? This is a GREAT question. Remote work has definitely made it a bit more tedious for the majority of voice actors, I'd say, but after the adjustments, many of us have settled just fine. Working remotely also makes me somewhat anxious due to fear of something going wrong, but trading it for the commute isn't bad at all. Personally, I enjoy working in the studio more because of the atmosphere and the intimacy. It feels much easier to work when I'm close to the director/produc- ers. Voice over is very collaborative, and the studio feels like the perfect breeding ground for that creativity.
• O TERI CLEARYI come from poverty, disability, and an undignified past... but I've never let any of it define me. I've poured everything I have into cultivating my talent as an actor and voiceover artist. It's not just about work- it's about worth. I continue to rise, not because it's easy, but because I know this passion was placed inside me for a reason. And I refuse to let the past steal the future I'm building, one audition, one breath, one brave step at a time. What got you into a career in voice-overs?
• Page 47Any classes, books, or programs you recom- mend? Absolutely. I trained through Such A Voice, where I focused on commercial and narration work. Their coaching helped me shape a pro- fessional presence and find my unique sound.
• OZZIE WILSONPLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. My name is Ozzie Wilson. I am a self-em- ployed voice artist. Charisma with Soul
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• Page 51PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. Hello! I am Phil Doane located in Arling- ton, Texas, which is basically between Dallas and Fort Worth. Though I began my voiceover career in 20211 have been out of the booth for the past three or so years, being heavily involved as a parent volunteer with my twin boys high school marching band activities. Now that they have gradu- ated high school, I am looking forward to getting back on track with my voice over endeavors.
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• Page 53PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. Hey everyone, I'm Roberto Jolliffe, though most people just call me Berto. To my family, I'll always be "Bert." I come from a beautifully blended heritage, my father is Panamanian, my mother a proud Nuyorican and growing up as a military kid meant home was wherever we landed. We moved often, but Texas became our anchor.
• HOUSE CRIMELILTIMA My name is Vanessa Richardson - I've been a full time Voice Actor for over 20 years. I was born in Medellin, Colombia (South America) and raised all over the US. I am bilingual Span- ish & English (which has helped me a lot as a voice actor). I'm a mom to 2 amazing boys. I have worked I every genre of voice over including dubbing, narration, VOG, (most re- cently I live-announced the 2025 SCL Awards), animation, political spots, ADR, promos, commercials, audiobooks, and most recently, scripted podcasts. My most recognizable current shows are My current podcasts are "Killer Minds","True Crime This Week" and "Conspiracy Theories, Cults and Crimes" for PAVE studios - available everywhere you listen to podcasts. I also was the original host of "Serial Killers" for over 7 years over 500 episodes, among many others. I have won many awards over the years for my work including Telly Awards, a Pollie Award, Campaigns & Elections Reed Awards, Peer Awards, among others.
• Page 55I am currently focused on my shows ("Killer Minds" and "Crime House: the show") - It takes a lot of time to host 3 podcasts a week as well as the social media & community building. Social media has become such an important part of building a career as an actor. WHAT'S A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOICE OVER ACTOR?
• Page 56I'm not in this for the money, I do it be- cause I love it and need to be doing it, and this is the next step in growing my career. That said, it is a business that I've invested a large sum of money into, and I have to work on making back that in- vestment! CAN YOU SHARE ANY EXCITING PROJ- ECTS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON NOW?
• SARAH NOELFOR ALL THE VIEWERS READING, PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF My name is Sarah Noel. I'm a voice actor na- tive to Los Angeles.
• STEVEN GOARDFOR ALL THE VIEWERS PLEASE KINDLY INTRO- DUCE YOURSELF. My name is Steven Goard. I'm a full-time voice actor, creator, husband, and father of five. I'm the creator of The Uptown Chronicles, an animated series rooted in culture, family, and imagination. I've had the blessing to voice national commer- cials, narration, animation, and promos - but more than that, I love to use my voice to inspire through creativity. Every project I take on is rooted in that purpose.
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• TARA JADE FOXFOR ALL THE VIEWERS READING, PLEASE KINDLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF. I am Tara Jade Fox, an award winning voice artist, TV and film actor, motion capture performer, key- note speaker...aka a hybrid. I grew up in theatre, and instantly fell in love with the vast experiences one can have when acting. At 18, I was told to "grow up and get a real job". So I did-I went medi- cal for a while, leaving acting behind me.
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• Page 65of freedom, playfulness, and belonging-a place where I felt completely at home. I've always been deeply comfortable in perfor- mance-related environments. I'm particularly drawn to creative teams who view voice acting as an essential storytell- ing element rather than just a production requirement. Whether it's an indie developer crafting a heartfelt game narrative or an international agency producing boundary- pushing content, I thrive when working with people who share that commitment to authentic communication.
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