Voice Description

I have a medium-range speaking voice, typically tenor/baritone. I can speak in a myriad of ways to match the mood of the situation. I can be fun and cheesy in comical settings, mysterious and dark in suspenseful settings, heroic and noble in "superhuman" settings, or I can converse with you just like the "boy next door!" I also enjoy breaking into random international accents.
I am a versatile, flexible, and adaptable person!

I am Bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Female
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - British
• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Richwood (Houston Area), Texas, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

English, Spanish, American, Irish, Scottish, Australian, Hispanic, French, Italian, Surfer Dude, Snobby British, Cockney English, Russian, Samurai, Superhero, Redneck, New York Italian.

My Voice Experience

Though I am new to the voice-over business, I have been in the "voice talent" world for over 15 years. I worked at Psalms Recording Studio in Houston, Texas for a good number of those years, employed as a Background Vocalist, and Co-Producer on many local projects. I have worked in the Music Ministry field since the late 1990's. I have also performed in many theater productions, using my vocal talents to portray such characters as Mr. Paravicini in "The Mouse Trap."
I have been told countless times that I would have certainly found my "perfect niche" if I was to pursue a career in voice acting.

My Training

My father was a popular Christian disc jockey at KVMV 96.9 FM in my hometown of McAllen, Texas for many years. My late mother was a church pianist/choir director, who also played both the acoustic, electric, and Hawaiian guitars, accordion, as well as giving my older brother and me voice lessons. Both inspired me to succeed in becoming a voice talent.
I've worked happily for over 20 years in music and theater, pursuing my dream.

My Studio Equipment

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Additional Skills

I am a tenor/baritone singer, and an amateur percussionist. I am also an Elementary Teacher, specialing in Language Arts, with a deep love for reading aloud to anyone who'll listen to me! :o)

Payment Methods Accepted

• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency

Contact Information

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