Voice actor Gabe Kunda’s work is everywhere - video games, commercials, anime, and more. He’s the voice behind KAY/O in Valorant, Newcastle in Apex Legends, “rated PG-13” at the end of your favorite movie trailer, and Macaron in 2023’s surprise gaming hit Hi-Fi Rush. Gabe joins hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss his career, the voice acting process, and how he brings characters to life.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Gabe (Apex Legends, Valorant, Favorite Voice Actors)
9:15 - How Gabe Started Voice Acting
24:17 - Gabe’s Video Game Work
27:48 - The Audition Process and Taking Care of Your Voice
36:33 - The Recording Process
39:49 - Anime vs. Animation vs. Video Game Voice Acting
43:29 - Becoming Macaron in Hi-Fi Rush
55:12 - Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors
Follow Gabe on Twitter and Instagram @GabeKunda. Follow the podcast on Twitter @RealTimeStrats, and email us any questions at podcast@triplepointpr.com.
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