Vivian Ruiz

I have been working in radio, tv, theatre, hosting shows, etc. for many years. Hosted "Survival Spanish" an educational (national) TV show. I was the spanish language teacher for the anglo audience in the U.S. and abroad. My TV and radio commercials include announcer for Budweiser,Jello & Cool Whip, Snuggle, Robinson's May, Foley's, Macys, Mervyn's, Sears, McDonalds, Chevrolet, J.C.Penney, Baptist Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Discovery, Travel, Disney Channels, MTV, etc . Have done many health care infomercials. Was the voice in spanish of Dora, the Explorer. Voice for Playboy Ch. Dubbing is my specialty. I was Cartman, Kyle & Kenny in South Park (Spanish). Was Terry Mewsen in 700 Club. Have dubbed principals in movies for HBO & Showtime. Been recognized as one of the top female voices in South Fla. and known for cold readings and one-take sessions. Became a voiceover talent, after graduating from college. Have taken many workshops & seminars. My voice coach was Connie Zimmet. Experience comes from practice and I've worked locally, nationally and internationally for the last 20 years. Done over 30 theatrical productions as an actress and producer. For the last 10 years, have done 10 telenovelas (soap operas;9 in spanish 1 in english). For two years, I was the female lead in 12 Italian-American mini series which hosted celebrities like Philip Michael Thomas, Bud Spencer, Dionne Warwick, Lou Ferrigno,etc. Series won Tele-Gato, equivalent to an Emmy. Music is also an integral part of my life. ballet, jazz, cuban music, middle eastern, etc. Heavily involved with charities (St. Jude Hospital, Liga contra el Cancer) This rich compilation of work has been my source of inspiration from which I draw with passion the voices and the feelings that characterize my accomplishments.