J. Sebastian Valencia

I am driven to provide the highest quality voice over in Spanish and English. I bring a genuine enthusiasm to my work that is exemplified in my voice and my voice over recordings. I have a naturally casual and conversational way of speaking that is both authentic and engaging. I bring a distinct vibrancy to my recordings that resonates well with many different audiences from millennials to senior citizens. 20+ years of customer services experience has allowed me to learn how to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively. I offer my unique and professional approach to my clients in both Spanish and English.

 Opleiding

I began my voice over journey by taking my first voice over classes at VoiceBoxVO with Rob Holt in Philadelphia, PA. I have taken other classes with Rob including VO business and Advanced Commercial Voice Over. I have taken actor's improv and comedic improv training with Sharon Geller from Walnut Street Theater in Philadelphia, PA. I got British RP accent and acting coaching with Freddie Hogan from FredHog Voices in London, England and I have also gotten British RP and New York accent coaching with Tom Antonellis. I have also completed Marc Cashman's commercial acting class.

 Ervaring

I have the privilege of being the voice multiple main characters in the Spanish versions of a very popular YouTube animated series. I have also been featured in many eLearning and training programs including Spanish programs for kids, de-escalation training for corrections officers, and compliance training in the financial industry. I have narrated many explainer videos about medications, medical procedures and equipment, banking services, and technical and assembly videos. I was featured as the voice for 3 different characters in a series of k9 sunscreen commercials as well as a slew of local and internet promos for various companies. Companies who have featured my voice include: Vanguard, Lincoln Financial, Exelon: Power Labs, ClickView, Zzounds, Epi-Pet, Tri-Bit, and Enchanted Mob, the makers of Poppy Playtime.

 Specifieke vaardigheden

I spent 15 years as a professional club/wedding DJ. I can provide live-announcer/emcee services. I can also produce electronic music for videos and official release.