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40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water.. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. GOD heals almost everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
VOICEWORX 8! BASIC VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING WORKSHOP
| Start: | Apr 4, '09 09:00a |
| End: | May 31, '09 6:00p |
| Location: | 1745 DIAN ST., PALANAN, MAKATI CITY |
Lets be Shine! In 2009!
Join VoiceWorx 8!
Its the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime!
Starting this April 4, 2009 you can be part of an 8-week long seminar that will do wonders for the way you speak and perform. If you've always wanted to become a voice artist for radio and tv commer cial, dubber for telenovelas and anime, or improve how people listen to you speak, then this is the way to go!
VoiceWorx! now on its seventh run, brings you the force of voice acting within reach. Learn the art of voice acting and voice o
vers in a fun environme
nt, guaranteed to bring out the creative juices within you. See how do it..
This 2mon th Voice Acting course guarantees t o perk up that personality in your voice!
Listen to what people are saying!
"I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone.." - Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular du bber and President of SYVAP
"This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!.." - Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.
"I'm proud of what I have accomplished with my voice, and with the help of CreatiVoices.." - Jo Carol Fernandez, 1st place winner of H3 Dubbing Compe tition and now lead role dubber: "NANA" in the animated series "BOKURA GA ITA"
"I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao's Show, Pinoy Records!.." - Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.
"Thanks to you guys, I'm one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man.." - Pia Serrapio , doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!
"Definitely more than what you bargained for.. much, much more..!" -
_user_stilissimmo [at] yahoo [dot] com">Zaphael N. Berenguer, doing live VO gigs, Telenovela translations and actual dubbing sessions.
More testimonials at: syvap.multiply.com
or CLICK HERE!
How do you join?!
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your seat for the following V4 CLASS SCHEDULES:
Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting April 4, 2009
r1 Class A: (5 more seats left!)
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn
r2 Class B: (4 more seats left!)
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For more details about this workshop, sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=10
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
The good news is you can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account:
Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions
Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI)
Branch : Buendia-Dian
Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at voiceworx@creativoices.com
If you wish to pay in full or may a downpayment of 50% this is also possible.
Reminder: You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the first session to secure your slot because their are waiting lists.
HURRY UP, BEFORE SEATS RUN OUT!
To register offline, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here.
Creativoices Studios
If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
For directions on how to get to our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
Let's Shine in 2009!
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More information!!!
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What is a Voice-Over?
" A voice over is any recording or performance by one or more unseen voices for the purpose of communicating a message" – James Alburger. Any message you hear without seeing the performer is considered to be voice-over. This means voice-over is all around us! Whether you are listening to the radio, watching movies or television, dining at your fast food restaurant or riding the rail transit, voice-overs can be heard!
Is doing Voice-overs hard?
Voice-overs can actually be done by anyone! And it's a very rewarding job indeed. A lot of Voice Talents are being paid to play and many professional voice-overs get their kick out of the industry just by enjoying what they do. Anybody can do a voice-over, but not everybody can do voice acting.
So what is Voice Acting?
Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. Its about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills. True, not everyone can do voice acting, but anybody can benefit from learning how it works. In fact, many of the students in Creativoices Clinic don't pursue voice-over jobs, but need the voice acting skills to further themselves in their chosen field.
How do I benefit from Voice Acting lessons?
If you want to break into the world of voice-overs, then voice acting is a must for you. By knowing how to express yourself properly, you can create real and believable characters for commercials, narrations, radio drama and most especially animation. With voice acting you can liven up a conversation and get the attention you want, whether its on a business or a personal level. If you or your job requires you to:
1. Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level.
2. Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions
3. Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient.
4. Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance.
5. Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience.
6. Express yourself in a creative and entertaining manner.
Who can do Voice-Acting?
Anyone who needs to talk can communicate better when he/she uses voice acting techniques. Which means that even salespersons, promodizers, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, teachers, draftsmen, doctors, nurses, utility personnel, front desk officers, etc.. can learn voice acting, and benefit from expressing or communicating properly and creatively, with their peers.
What about Creativoices Clinic?
Creativoices Clinic is one of the departments of Creativoices Productions – the premier voice over solutions provider in the country. And it is now offering the Creative Voice Acting Workshop, the only one of its kind in the Philippines today. There are many voice acting schools abroad and many Voice talents offering "experience" based teaching, but none offers a detailed and thorough application and training by book and modules like Creativoices Clinic.
What do I expect from the training?
In Creative Voice Acting Workshop, you'll get:
1. Personalized, one on one voice coaching and training throughout the workshop - from real and credible Voice Acting Professionals
2. Information you need to know to become a successful voice actor and communicator.
3. Create real and believable characters from within you and learn how to bring them back when needed.
4. Training materials and assignments to keep you at pace with the workshop and rapidly develop your voice acting skills.
5. Professional Critiques to hear and identify your voice qualities and problems.
6. Knowledge on how to self-market and promote your talent, professionally.
How does it work?
The workshop lasts for about 2-3 intensive hours each session, once a week. There are 3 training modules divided into 8 sessions and categories:
Session 1: The Voice That Works
Session 2: Starting Over – What it takes to be a voice talent
Session 3: Accents, Dictions, Variety, Articulation and Movement. How to Create Voices.
Session 4: Translation and Effective Dubbing delivery
Session 5: Creating interesting and unique character voices for Dubbing
Session 6: Actors acting. Working with Dubbing dialogues and multi-voice copies.
Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, Dubbing Sessions and VO Best Kept Secrets
Session 8: One-on-One Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum
How do I Join?
Sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
Visit us:
Creativoices Studios If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
For directions on how to get to our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
How much does it cost?
For the whole program the total cost is Php 8,000 only. You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the progam, these includes fees for the instructor, venue and training materials. A one time, non-refundable reservation fee of Php 1000.00 will guarantee your seat. Students may also take advantage of the referral program.
What is the referral program?
For a limited time only, students can now avail of this special program. Please review the terms and conditions carefully.
1. Applicants must be 18 years old and above and residing in the Philippines.
2. Application forms for the referral program must be fully completed.
3. Only Workshop students may apply for the referral program.
4. Applicants will get Php 1,000 per successful referral.
5. Incentives may be in form of cash or deferred through the candidate's course. Which means if you get 8 successful referrals, you study the whole program for FREE.
6. Incentives can only be claimed if the referrals has paid in full.
7. There are no limits to referrals, and students may still avail of the program even after the course.
8. Creativoices Productions reserves the right to terminate or revoke any referral program at any given time.
Schedule of Training and Workshop
Start of Classes will be on April 4, 2009 (Saturday) and every Saturday thereof:
1st class – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd class – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you have already registered/reserved your seat, then congratulations! This is your first step to that much awaited success in voice acting! We'll see you in our studio soon!
May the voice be with you!
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VOICEWORX! TEAM
www.creativoices.net
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VOICEWORX 8! BASIC VOICE ACTING AND DUBBING WORKSHOP
| Start: | Apr 4, '09 09:00a |
| End: | May 31, '09 6:00p |
| Location: | 1745 DIAN ST., PALANAN, MAKATI CITY |
Lets be Shine! In 2009!
Join VoiceWorx 8!
Its the most comprehensive workshop on Voice Acting and Dubbing for Telenovelas and Anime!
Starting this April 4, 2009 you can be part of an 8-week long seminar that will do wonders for the way you speak and perform. If you've always wanted to become a voice artist for radio and tv commer cial, dubber for telenovelas and anime, or improve how people listen to you speak, then this is the way to go!
VoiceWorx! now on its seventh run, brings you the force of voice acting within reach. Learn the art of voice acting and voice o
vers in a fun environme
nt, guaranteed to bring out the creative juices within you. See how do it..
This 2mon th Voice Acting course guarantees t o perk up that personality in your voice!
Listen to what people are saying!
"I have never found anything close to what CreatiVoices has offered, thanks to VoiceWorx! I feel more confident in speaking up and performing behind the microphone.." - Jeff Marty Dimaano, 1st batch VoiceWorx!, now also a regular du bber and President of SYVAP
"This has definitely opened up new ideas on what I can do with my voices!.." - Gabrielle Tiongson, barely 18 years old when she took the seminar, now a regular voice talent at ABS-CBN.
"I'm proud of what I have accomplished with my voice, and with the help of CreatiVoices.." - Jo Carol Fernandez, 1st place winner of H3 Dubbing Compe tition and now lead role dubber: "NANA" in the animated series "BOKURA GA ITA"
"I landed the job of Official Voiceover at Manny Pacquiao's Show, Pinoy Records!.." - Heinie Hartendorp, former Radio jock, turned professional voice actor.
"Thanks to you guys, I'm one of the cast of the English dubbed Version of Maging Sino Ka Man.." - Pia Serrapio , doing several voice gigs since she last attended VoiceWorx!
"Definitely more than what you bargained for.. much, much more..!" -
_user_stilissimmo [at] yahoo [dot] com">Zaphael N. Berenguer, doing live VO gigs, Telenovela translations and actual dubbing sessions.
More testimonials at: syvap.multiply.com
or CLICK HERE!
How do you join?!
Just make a P1000 reservation fee (non-refundable) to guarantee your seat for the following V4 CLASS SCHEDULES:
Regular Classes:
Once a week, every Saturdays.
Starting April 4, 2009
r1 Class A: (5 more seats left!)
Sessions 1,2,3 10:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 4,5,6 9:00am - 12:00nn
Sessions 7 & 8 10:00am - 12:00nn
r2 Class B: (4 more seats left!)
Sessions 1,2,3 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sessions 4,5,6 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Sessions 7 & 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm
For more details about this workshop, sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=10
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
The good news is you can now pay bank to bank. Please make the reservation fee or downpayment to the following account:
Acct Name : CreatiVoices Productions
Bank : Bank of the Philippine Islands ( BPI)
Branch : Buendia-Dian
Acct. No. : 3716-8607-58
After which kindly fax us a bank statement with your contact details (name,address, mobile, email) at 729-7274 depositing the said amount. Also please indicate your choice of class schedule, R1 or R2. You can also email us a copy of the scanned statement at voiceworx@creativoices.com
If you wish to pay in full or may a downpayment of 50% this is also possible.
Reminder: You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the first session to secure your slot because their are waiting lists.
HURRY UP, BEFORE SEATS RUN OUT!
To register offline, simply drop by at the studio at the 3rd floor Left Wing Lightblue Bldg. 1745 Dian St. Palanan Makati City. For directions on how to get there you can check our online map here.
Creativoices Studios
If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
http://creativoices.net/blog/?page_id=8
There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
For directions on how to get to our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
Let's Shine in 2009!
$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
More information!!!
$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.$.
What is a Voice-Over?
" A voice over is any recording or performance by one or more unseen voices for the purpose of communicating a message" – James Alburger. Any message you hear without seeing the performer is considered to be voice-over. This means voice-over is all around us! Whether you are listening to the radio, watching movies or television, dining at your fast food restaurant or riding the rail transit, voice-overs can be heard!
Is doing Voice-overs hard?
Voice-overs can actually be done by anyone! And it's a very rewarding job indeed. A lot of Voice Talents are being paid to play and many professional voice-overs get their kick out of the industry just by enjoying what they do. Anybody can do a voice-over, but not everybody can do voice acting.
So what is Voice Acting?
Voice acting is an art. And like all other art forms it has tools and techniques which must be mastered in order for you to succeed in the level of success you want to deserve. Its about finding the kid in you. It requires dedication and passion for doing Voice-over jobs, and lots of patience to master the skills. True, not everyone can do voice acting, but anybody can benefit from learning how it works. In fact, many of the students in Creativoices Clinic don't pursue voice-over jobs, but need the voice acting skills to further themselves in their chosen field.
How do I benefit from Voice Acting lessons?
If you want to break into the world of voice-overs, then voice acting is a must for you. By knowing how to express yourself properly, you can create real and believable characters for commercials, narrations, radio drama and most especially animation. With voice acting you can liven up a conversation and get the attention you want, whether its on a business or a personal level. If you or your job requires you to:
1. Communicate with other people on the same or higher business level.
2. Prepare Scripts, Write-ups or Citations for Productions
3. Talk to customers or clients and close business deals fast and efficient.
4. Constantly talk to other people and associates by way of declamation, speech or impromptu performance.
5. Or maybe you love to sing, host or perform for an audience.
6. Express yourself in a creative and entertaining manner.
Who can do Voice-Acting?
Anyone who needs to talk can communicate better when he/she uses voice acting techniques. Which means that even salespersons, promodizers, carpenters, engineers, attorneys, teachers, draftsmen, doctors, nurses, utility personnel, front desk officers, etc.. can learn voice acting, and benefit from expressing or communicating properly and creatively, with their peers.
What about Creativoices Clinic?
Creativoices Clinic is one of the departments of Creativoices Productions – the premier voice over solutions provider in the country. And it is now offering the Creative Voice Acting Workshop, the only one of its kind in the Philippines today. There are many voice acting schools abroad and many Voice talents offering "experience" based teaching, but none offers a detailed and thorough application and training by book and modules like Creativoices Clinic.
What do I expect from the training?
In Creative Voice Acting Workshop, you'll get:
1. Personalized, one on one voice coaching and training throughout the workshop - from real and credible Voice Acting Professionals
2. Information you need to know to become a successful voice actor and communicator.
3. Create real and believable characters from within you and learn how to bring them back when needed.
4. Training materials and assignments to keep you at pace with the workshop and rapidly develop your voice acting skills.
5. Professional Critiques to hear and identify your voice qualities and problems.
6. Knowledge on how to self-market and promote your talent, professionally.
How does it work?
The workshop lasts for about 2-3 intensive hours each session, once a week. There are 3 training modules divided into 8 sessions and categories:
Session 1: The Voice That Works
Session 2: Starting Over – What it takes to be a voice talent
Session 3: Accents, Dictions, Variety, Articulation and Movement. How to Create Voices.
Session 4: Translation and Effective Dubbing delivery
Session 5: Creating interesting and unique character voices for Dubbing
Session 6: Actors acting. Working with Dubbing dialogues and multi-voice copies.
Session 7: Fine tuning your performance, Dubbing Sessions and VO Best Kept Secrets
Session 8: One-on-One Mock Auditions with Critique board and Q & A forum
How do I Join?
Sign-up now by clicking on the link below:
REGISTER NOW!
Or copy and paste this link to your browser:
You can also drop by at our office and pay in partial or full. The P1000 reservation fee will be deducted from your Seminar fee of P8000.00.
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Creativoices Studios If the link doesn't work, copy this to your browser:
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There is a google map of CreatiVoices studios at the page link above, so you can easily find the exact location of the seminar area.
For directions on how to get to our workshop you may call: (632) 729.7274 or 970.0971 (from 9am - 6pm, Mon-Fridays only)
Visit our website at www.creativoices.net and creativoices.com
How much does it cost?
For the whole program the total cost is Php 8,000 only. You should pay the whole tuition fee 1 week before the progam, these includes fees for the instructor, venue and training materials. A one time, non-refundable reservation fee of Php 1000.00 will guarantee your seat. Students may also take advantage of the referral program.
What is the referral program?
For a limited time only, students can now avail of this special program. Please review the terms and conditions carefully.
1. Applicants must be 18 years old and above and residing in the Philippines.
2. Application forms for the referral program must be fully completed.
3. Only Workshop students may apply for the referral program.
4. Applicants will get Php 1,000 per successful referral.
5. Incentives may be in form of cash or deferred through the candidate's course. Which means if you get 8 successful referrals, you study the whole program for FREE.
6. Incentives can only be claimed if the referrals has paid in full.
7. There are no limits to referrals, and students may still avail of the program even after the course.
8. Creativoices Productions reserves the right to terminate or revoke any referral program at any given time.
Schedule of Training and Workshop
Start of Classes will be on April 4, 2009 (Saturday) and every Saturday thereof:
1st class – 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
2nd class – 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
If you have already registered/reserved your seat, then congratulations! This is your first step to that much awaited success in voice acting! We'll see you in our studio soon!
May the voice be with you!
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SALAYSAYAN STORYTELLING
I'm one of the finalist, but I didn't make it because of politics. But for the audience and the people on site, I'm the champion.
SALAYSAYAN STORYTELLING
I'm one of the finalist, but I didn't make it because of politics. But for the audience and the people on site, I'm the champion.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
THE VOICEMASTERS INTERVIEWS
VO: Tunghayan ang isang buhay na bayani na tumanggap ng mga parangal sa iba't ibang bansa at nagtaguyod ng magandang ehemplo ng mga kabataan sa mundo.
BF: Hinahangaan ng mundo ang husay nating mga Pilipino dahil na rin sa pagmamahal natin sa ating mga kababayan isang halimbawa na rito si Pocholo Gonzales, isang kabataan, isang huwaran.
VO: Ayon sa pinakahuling survey, malaking porsyento ng kabataang Pilipino ang nawawalan na ng pag-asa na masosolusyonan pa ang mga problemang moral at pang-ekonomiya ng bansa. Paano ba ma-e-empower ang mga kabataang Pilipino upang makagawa ng pagbabago? Paano ba mama-maximize ang effort ng kabataan na hayagang nagpopromote ng social change? Ang mga katanungang ito ang nagtulak sa isip ni G. Pocholo Gonzales, isang youth advocate at founder ng Voice of the Youth Network. Isang organisasyon ng mga kabataan na naglalayong bigyan ng tinig ang mga kabataang Pilipino. Nakita niya ang napakalaking kontribusyon ng mga kabataang ito sa pamamagitan ng active participation.
PG: Ang naging inspirasyon ko ay ang aking sarili. Kasi nung ako'y bata, napansin ko parang hindi lahat ng opportunity ay para sa lahat. Ilang tao lang yung nabibigyan ng opportunity na makasali sa mga iba't ibang mga youth affairs.So ang ginawa ko, nagtayo ako ng sarili kong organization para bigyan ng pansin ang mga kabataan na hindi napapansin. Kasi maraming mga kabataan ang may talento ngunit hindi nabibigyan ng oportunidad para ma-express nila yung kanilang talent, interest saka yung mga ideas nila.
VO: Ang VOTY NETWORK o www.voty.org ay isang internet based nework, na pinatatakbo ng mga kabataang Pinoy at naglalayong mapaunlad ang leadership, youth participation at development, sa pamamagitan ng makabagong teknolohiya. BInubuo ito ng mahigit 100,000 miyembro mula sa iba't ibang lugar ng bansa. Ayon kay Pocholo o "Choy" kung tawagin naniniwala siya na ang mga kabataan ay hindi "apathetic" o walang pakialam. Hindi lang nila alam kung anong dapat gawin at walang nagtuturo sa kanila kung ano ang mga oportunidad na naghihintay lamang sa kanila. Ang mga kabataan ay may mga kanya-kanyang kakayahan at potensyal na kailangang hubugin at bigyan ng lugar para ma-express nila ang talento, nalalaman at kanilang nararamdaman. Taong 1996, nag-aral siya ng Speech Communication sa UP Campus Diliman at naging pinakabatang broadcaster kasama ang mga beteranong broadcaster na sina Joey Galvez at Tiya Deli Magpayo sa programong Awit Tawanan at Say Mo, Say Ko. Naging reporter din siya at voice artist ng iba't ibang networks. Taong 2004 nang makilala niya sina MZ Reyes at Leonel Gonzaga. Mula noon, naging konkreto ang tinatahak ng VOTY Network dahil sa dalawang batang leader na ito. Nagsimula ang kauna-unahang radioshow ng VOTY, ang Lakas Kabataan, Tinig Kabataan na ngayo'y nasa ika-apat na taon na rin sa ere. Nasundan ito ng Voice of the Youth TV, isang youth-oriented TV program na pinalalabas sa Global News Network.
Text: Saan kumukuha ng pondo?
PG: Lahat yan sa akin nanggagaling. So, wala akong hinihingan ng pondo maliban sa sarili ko. May sarili kasi akong kompanya, yung CreatiVoices Productions, isa siyang voice talent agency at isang recording studio. So, sa pamamagitan noon, siyempre interes ko yung makatulong at maging part ng pagtulong sa ating bansa. Tinayo ko yung Voice of the Youth Network. Bale, siya ay pinapatakbo ng volunteerism. Dahil nga sa wala kaming pondo, so gumagawa ako ng isang sitwasyon kung saan maraming mga kabataan ang intersado doon sa sitwasyon na yun at dahil nga sa bolunterismo ginagawa nila ang isang bagay na kahit hindi sila binabayaran. So lahat yan, mahigit 100,000 na yung naging miyembro namin sa buong Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng internet ay nai-involve at binibigyan namin sila ng pagkakataon na kung paano ang mga gagawin. Pinapaalam namin kung ano ang mga pwede nilang gawin bilang kabataan pagdating sa environment, sa human rights o sa poverty, youth participation at marami pang iba.
VO: Dahil sa mga gawaing ito para sa kapwa kabataan, simula 2003, iba't ibang parangal na ang ang kanyang tinanggap mula sa iba't ibang foundation sa buong mundo. Naging kinatawan din siya sa iba't ibang delegasyon na dinaluhan naman ng napakaraming kabataan mula sa bawat sulok ng mundo. Hindi na nga mapigilan ang passion ni Choy sa paglilingkod sa mga kabataan kung kaya't naging isa siya sa mga technical assistants sa Youth Affairs Office sa Malacañang noong 2004. Dahil dito, nalibot niya ang buong Pilipinas upang ipalaganap ang prinsipyo ang Voice of the Youth Network.
PG: Minsan lang tayo maging kabataan, isa itong gift o isang regalo na balang araw dadating ang panaon,babawiin sa inyo yan. Habang nasa inyo yang regalong yan, i-maximize ninyo, dahil kapag hindi niyo ginamit ng mahusay at mabuti pag binawi yan, baka pagsisihan niyo balang araw. Kasi kung ano yung ginagawa mo nung kabataan ka, yun ang magiging reflection mo pagdating mo ng... pagnagkaedad ka na o pagtumanda ka. So habang bata ka, nasa edad kang 15-30, gawin mo lahat ng kakayahan mo. Number 1, kung ano ang interes mo, yung ang gawin mo, huwag ka lang sumunod sa agos ng kung anu-anong mang mga, like, sa kurso diba, kung lahat uso nurse, magnu-nurse ka kahit hindi mo interes. Kailangan gawin mo yung passion mo kasi pag ginawa mo yan, dun ka magtatagumpay.
VO: Kabataan nga ang tunay na pag-asa ng bayan ngunit ang mga kabataang ito ay hindi makakakilos kung wala ang tamang paggagabay at masasandalan. Pocholo "Choy" Gonzales, punong-puno ng pag-asa, punong-puno ng inspirasyon. Isa kang Huwaran.
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VO: Radio started in the Philippines in 1922 with the best broadcast done by an American, Mrs. Redgrave, and was followed by Henry Hermann in that same year through three test broadcast stations. Since then, Philippine radio has always used the American model which focused mainly on entertainment, music, dreams and news. Radio talents were born out of drama and the voices of the likes of Luz Fernandez, Connie Angeles, Ben David and even Tiya Dely ruled the airwaves. During the 80's and 90's decades, translations to Tagalog became a hit with the onset of Japanese anime as well as Mexican teledramas and the new profession of voice-acting was born through dubbing. today, Koreanovelas are in-thing and it looks like te talented voices of the Filipino will go on in giving life to these soap operas.
MDM: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Up Close and Personal. Tonight, we have with us the CreatiVoices Group. What is thi? Know all about this later on. Know about the voices behind the movies, radio or television shows that you watch... the variatio of voices they easily do. Know how they do all these things right here on Up Close and Personal. With us tonight is the president of CreatiVoices, no other than my fellow at the Philippine Marketing Association, Pocholo Gonzales.
Hi Pocholo!
PG: (as FVR) Well, first of all, I just want to thank you, Ms. Marissa. Wow! You look great until now. Long live Philippines 2000!
MDM: Wow! Pocholo, is that really you? Just a minute, it sounds like I'm talking to FVR.
PG: Somehow, I'm just imitating his voice. With me is my former vice president.
(As Joseph Estrada) Uh, of course. That's, me. All I can say is, " welcome to CreatiVoices. Thank you."
MDM: Friends, that's just a teaser here at Up Close and Personal. Okay Pocholo, can you give an insight on how CreatiVoices started. We also have with us the handsome and beautiful people of CreatiVoices. Of course, there is Byron, Zap and Jill. When did CreatiVoices start?
PG: CreatiVoices started in 2005, actually. Ang former name niya is Voice(?) Productions so i changed it into CreatiVoices Productions. Actually, Creati Voices or CreatiVoices means we create creative voice form nothing to something. Whatever voice is needed, we can give life to it.
MDM: Here at the CreatiVoices, how many dubbers do you have? Aside from the in-house talents, how many are you really?
PG: Actually our voice artists... we call them voice artists. Dubbers are just one of them. We also have the radio drama talents. We have more than 300 voice artists here.
MDM: I see. And is there any organization for this?
PG: In 2005, we created the Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines and our main goal for that association is to promote voice acting as an art form and as a career. For the longest time, the oice artists are hardly noticed like the radio drama talents. They just die without recognition. And I think it's now time for them to be recognized.
MDM: Well, that's very nice to hear. Say, my friend, Rey Langit. He is the Rey Langit of DWIZ. Sometimes, he's really hard to imitate. But there are really talented dubbers or voice-over announcers that can really imitate and mimic him.
PG: Almost exactly the way he delivers it.
MDM: Really? Is there someone who could do it? Lets hear it later. Anyway, now, what's the main function of CreatiVoices and what are your experiences in the past before you formed this group?
PG: Basically, in 2003, I was in America. I trained for voice acting in the States. For the longest time, I have been in the voice-over industry for 12 years. i noticed that voice artists are hardly recognized and had a lot of complaints. They were not paid on time, the talent fees are too small. Especially in advertising, I can say that they have one of the worst practices. We sign blank contracts, we don't know how much is or when we will get the talent fee.
MDM: So now, do you think that this practice has been connected and are your members protected?
PG: Actually, as part of the Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines, I represent the voice talent sector. We have on-going talks wiht the Adboard and recording studios so that we can have contracts.
MDM: So, you now have a real identity.
PG: Yes. I think the problem exactly is the individualism. A person alone is an easy target unlike when you stay in groups and are professionalized. We do have contracts, have ORs. There is an identity and we pay taxes.
MDM: That's right. You should really pay taxes.
PG: The problem with most of the talents is that... I am not really sure if everybody pays or I don't know.
MDM: So that we can help in revenues, right?
PG: Of course, it's really important to pay taxes. That's important so we could help our country.
MDM: Yes, of course. Now Pocholo, when did you discover that you have a good voice or you have a talent in changing voices?
PG: (as a toddler) Actually, I was just 5 years old then.
MDM: 5 years old. I was just a baby then.
PG: I was around 7 years old when I started listening to radio dramas. We did not have a TV set then in Bataan, just radio. So, I was awakened to the world of radio drama. I got tuned into, (various voices) "Prepare! You deserve this!", "Run!" "Wait, child.. wait for me." I used to imitate what I heard.
MDM: Amusing. Imagine that. Imagine, from the voice of a child to elder to hoodlum.
PG: (as someone) "Not a problem, brother." Stuff like that.
MDM: Do you think that it was really hard getting into voice-over announcing of being a voice-over talent and put this up? Was it is easy to get the members together?
PG: Voice acting is like singing. To each his own genre. There's radio drama. There are different approaches like dubbing, commercial voice-over, live voice-over, hosting. Actually, hosting is not considered voice-over because you could be seen. Voice acting cannot be seen. So actually, it was really hard because the voice artists were not united. There were those who accept low fees.
MDM: It really depends if you need a job, right? Or if you're close to the person giving this voice-over job.
PG: I also saw the politics. How will this industry progress if it's just all about family incorporated. Friends and relatives are the ones getting the breaks. They may be people who have the experience but how about those who don't have any connections? So I saw those everyday. I was recieving cells when we were dubbing then, "How do we get get to be voice-over talents?
MDM: What are the requirements for people to get into your group, the CreatiVoice or the Society of Voices?
PG: Actually, the Society of Voice Artists is under the CreatiVoices. Before you can be a member of the Young Voice Artists of the Philippines, you have to undergo the training for CreatiVoices. We have the Voice Worx, basic voice-acting and workshop led by me, Mr. Bryan Ligsay.
MDM: Yes, Bryan is also with us at the Philippine Marketing Association.
PG: Yes... Bryan, Alexx Agcaoli, Danny Mandia and Neil Tolentino. They are the famous and known directors of dubbing. The principles of voice acting are inputs for our students so they won't be at a loss when they go outside.
MDM: How long are the trainings for them to pass as members?
PG: Actually, training takes a lifetime for us. Here at CreatiVoices, you'll have two months of training but when you graduate, a SYVAP will help enhance and develop your personality. Number 1, there are those who get really shy in front of many people.
MDM: they should overcome that.
PG: They need to get over the shyness and gain self-confidence. We get them to host big events. I always believe that the only thing that will take away your nervousness is being right there in the event.
MDM: Yeah. The live audience at the event itself helps boost confidence.
PG: In voice acting, you need to feel that it isn't you anymore. Once you get behind the microphone, it's no longer Marissa, no longer Pocholo but the character being portrayed.
MDM: Just like in the movies. Those were the days whatever character I am portraying. I tend to forget that I am Marissa. If I should be Isabel or whoever then that would be my portrayal.
PG: Just like the anime I did. I did everything. I was the princpal, "I am the pricipal here. How are you, students?" I also played the character Kamu, "By the way, I am Kamu. How are you?"
MDM: How many characters can you portray? In one portrayal, say an anime, how many characters can you do in one episode or show?
PG: It really depends. As for me, I can do everything. In dubbing, we don't review the script. That's on-the-spot reading. The only time you get to read is when it's time to deliver. That's how good the dubbers are. There's no more reviewing.
MDM: That's great.
PG: It's automatic. Just like in Transformers, I got to play Starscream. (as Starscream) "Master Megatron, what are you doig there hehehe?" And then I woud switch to Red Alert, "Stop it, Starscream." It's automatic.
MDM: So Pocholo, what can you say parents or friends who say that there is no money on being a voice-over so you'd better change your racket or business. What is the truth behind this?
PG: Actually, I don't look at it as a work. This is my craft. An art. This is my life. So for me, if that's the principle that you follow, then money will follow.
MDM: That's true.
PG: It's as if you don't work.
MDM: You're enjoying what you are doing. So it's not really a hard work for you. You work and you play and at the same time you earn money. That's the most important right?
PG: But if your only motivation is money, I think you don't have any place in here. For me, you have to love the craft first and love what you are doing. It's similar to theatre peopl, painters, artists. They will do it even without compensation.
MDM: Yes, that's true.
PC: Because it's their craft.
MDM: They love what they are doing, they are enjoying it.
PG: But once you get to be famous...
MDM: You'll have to pay a high talent fee...
PG: See? That's just what's happening to us right now.
MDM: Now Pocholo, let us ask our friend Zap, Byron and Jill. I want to hear their voices. Give us a sample.
Byron speaks.
MDM: How about Zap? What can you show us?
Zap speaks.
MDM: That's great. That's Zap, very cool. And now, Jill.
Jill speaks.
PG: Actually, that voice is from a famous anime in Japan, actually, it's now number one in Japan. It's Bokura Ga Ita.
MDM: Great! And you think that she's so soft. She looks soft and fragile but her voice is powerful. Okay.
Jill speaks.
MDM: I;m just wondering, where do you get all these voices? How do you start? Where do you get all the things that you do?
PG: Actually, we teach that in our workshops. That's what we call vocalixation, characterization. It's like singing. There are notes.
MDM: Notes like do, re, mi, fa, so...
PG: Stay, you start at do and maintain your voice at do and we'll talk straight like this... You talk straight away... So, la, ti, do... Right, Marissa? Let your voice stay there and talk that way.
MDM: Yeah, right. Friends, what we're talking about here is very realistic. Pocholo, thank you for being with us here in Up Close and Personal. And of course Byron, Zap and Jill. Don't go away, Up Close and Personal will return.
THE VOICEMASTERS INTERVIEWS
VO: Tunghayan ang isang buhay na bayani na tumanggap ng mga parangal sa iba't ibang bansa at nagtaguyod ng magandang ehemplo ng mga kabataan sa mundo.
BF: Hinahangaan ng mundo ang husay nating mga Pilipino dahil na rin sa pagmamahal natin sa ating mga kababayan isang halimbawa na rito si Pocholo Gonzales, isang kabataan, isang huwaran.
VO: Ayon sa pinakahuling survey, malaking porsyento ng kabataang Pilipino ang nawawalan na ng pag-asa na masosolusyonan pa ang mga problemang moral at pang-ekonomiya ng bansa. Paano ba ma-e-empower ang mga kabataang Pilipino upang makagawa ng pagbabago? Paano ba mama-maximize ang effort ng kabataan na hayagang nagpopromote ng social change? Ang mga katanungang ito ang nagtulak sa isip ni G. Pocholo Gonzales, isang youth advocate at founder ng Voice of the Youth Network. Isang organisasyon ng mga kabataan na naglalayong bigyan ng tinig ang mga kabataang Pilipino. Nakita niya ang napakalaking kontribusyon ng mga kabataang ito sa pamamagitan ng active participation.
PG: Ang naging inspirasyon ko ay ang aking sarili. Kasi nung ako'y bata, napansin ko parang hindi lahat ng opportunity ay para sa lahat. Ilang tao lang yung nabibigyan ng opportunity na makasali sa mga iba't ibang mga youth affairs.So ang ginawa ko, nagtayo ako ng sarili kong organization para bigyan ng pansin ang mga kabataan na hindi napapansin. Kasi maraming mga kabataan ang may talento ngunit hindi nabibigyan ng oportunidad para ma-express nila yung kanilang talent, interest saka yung mga ideas nila.
VO: Ang VOTY NETWORK o www.voty.org ay isang internet based nework, na pinatatakbo ng mga kabataang Pinoy at naglalayong mapaunlad ang leadership, youth participation at development, sa pamamagitan ng makabagong teknolohiya. BInubuo ito ng mahigit 100,000 miyembro mula sa iba't ibang lugar ng bansa. Ayon kay Pocholo o "Choy" kung tawagin naniniwala siya na ang mga kabataan ay hindi "apathetic" o walang pakialam. Hindi lang nila alam kung anong dapat gawin at walang nagtuturo sa kanila kung ano ang mga oportunidad na naghihintay lamang sa kanila. Ang mga kabataan ay may mga kanya-kanyang kakayahan at potensyal na kailangang hubugin at bigyan ng lugar para ma-express nila ang talento, nalalaman at kanilang nararamdaman. Taong 1996, nag-aral siya ng Speech Communication sa UP Campus Diliman at naging pinakabatang broadcaster kasama ang mga beteranong broadcaster na sina Joey Galvez at Tiya Deli Magpayo sa programong Awit Tawanan at Say Mo, Say Ko. Naging reporter din siya at voice artist ng iba't ibang networks. Taong 2004 nang makilala niya sina MZ Reyes at Leonel Gonzaga. Mula noon, naging konkreto ang tinatahak ng VOTY Network dahil sa dalawang batang leader na ito. Nagsimula ang kauna-unahang radioshow ng VOTY, ang Lakas Kabataan, Tinig Kabataan na ngayo'y nasa ika-apat na taon na rin sa ere. Nasundan ito ng Voice of the Youth TV, isang youth-oriented TV program na pinalalabas sa Global News Network.
Text: Saan kumukuha ng pondo?
PG: Lahat yan sa akin nanggagaling. So, wala akong hinihingan ng pondo maliban sa sarili ko. May sarili kasi akong kompanya, yung CreatiVoices Productions, isa siyang voice talent agency at isang recording studio. So, sa pamamagitan noon, siyempre interes ko yung makatulong at maging part ng pagtulong sa ating bansa. Tinayo ko yung Voice of the Youth Network. Bale, siya ay pinapatakbo ng volunteerism. Dahil nga sa wala kaming pondo, so gumagawa ako ng isang sitwasyon kung saan maraming mga kabataan ang intersado doon sa sitwasyon na yun at dahil nga sa bolunterismo ginagawa nila ang isang bagay na kahit hindi sila binabayaran. So lahat yan, mahigit 100,000 na yung naging miyembro namin sa buong Pilipinas sa pamamagitan ng internet ay nai-involve at binibigyan namin sila ng pagkakataon na kung paano ang mga gagawin. Pinapaalam namin kung ano ang mga pwede nilang gawin bilang kabataan pagdating sa environment, sa human rights o sa poverty, youth participation at marami pang iba.
VO: Dahil sa mga gawaing ito para sa kapwa kabataan, simula 2003, iba't ibang parangal na ang ang kanyang tinanggap mula sa iba't ibang foundation sa buong mundo. Naging kinatawan din siya sa iba't ibang delegasyon na dinaluhan naman ng napakaraming kabataan mula sa bawat sulok ng mundo. Hindi na nga mapigilan ang passion ni Choy sa paglilingkod sa mga kabataan kung kaya't naging isa siya sa mga technical assistants sa Youth Affairs Office sa Malacañang noong 2004. Dahil dito, nalibot niya ang buong Pilipinas upang ipalaganap ang prinsipyo ang Voice of the Youth Network.
PG: Minsan lang tayo maging kabataan, isa itong gift o isang regalo na balang araw dadating ang panaon,babawiin sa inyo yan. Habang nasa inyo yang regalong yan, i-maximize ninyo, dahil kapag hindi niyo ginamit ng mahusay at mabuti pag binawi yan, baka pagsisihan niyo balang araw. Kasi kung ano yung ginagawa mo nung kabataan ka, yun ang magiging reflection mo pagdating mo ng... pagnagkaedad ka na o pagtumanda ka. So habang bata ka, nasa edad kang 15-30, gawin mo lahat ng kakayahan mo. Number 1, kung ano ang interes mo, yung ang gawin mo, huwag ka lang sumunod sa agos ng kung anu-anong mang mga, like, sa kurso diba, kung lahat uso nurse, magnu-nurse ka kahit hindi mo interes. Kailangan gawin mo yung passion mo kasi pag ginawa mo yan, dun ka magtatagumpay.
VO: Kabataan nga ang tunay na pag-asa ng bayan ngunit ang mga kabataang ito ay hindi makakakilos kung wala ang tamang paggagabay at masasandalan. Pocholo "Choy" Gonzales, punong-puno ng pag-asa, punong-puno ng inspirasyon. Isa kang Huwaran.
END
VO: Radio started in the Philippines in 1922 with the best broadcast done by an American, Mrs. Redgrave, and was followed by Henry Hermann in that same year through three test broadcast stations. Since then, Philippine radio has always used the American model which focused mainly on entertainment, music, dreams and news. Radio talents were born out of drama and the voices of the likes of Luz Fernandez, Connie Angeles, Ben David and even Tiya Dely ruled the airwaves. During the 80's and 90's decades, translations to Tagalog became a hit with the onset of Japanese anime as well as Mexican teledramas and the new profession of voice-acting was born through dubbing. today, Koreanovelas are in-thing and it looks like te talented voices of the Filipino will go on in giving life to these soap operas.
MDM: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Up Close and Personal. Tonight, we have with us the CreatiVoices Group. What is thi? Know all about this later on. Know about the voices behind the movies, radio or television shows that you watch... the variatio of voices they easily do. Know how they do all these things right here on Up Close and Personal. With us tonight is the president of CreatiVoices, no other than my fellow at the Philippine Marketing Association, Pocholo Gonzales.
Hi Pocholo!
PG: (as FVR) Well, first of all, I just want to thank you, Ms. Marissa. Wow! You look great until now. Long live Philippines 2000!
MDM: Wow! Pocholo, is that really you? Just a minute, it sounds like I'm talking to FVR.
PG: Somehow, I'm just imitating his voice. With me is my former vice president.
(As Joseph Estrada) Uh, of course. That's, me. All I can say is, " welcome to CreatiVoices. Thank you."
MDM: Friends, that's just a teaser here at Up Close and Personal. Okay Pocholo, can you give an insight on how CreatiVoices started. We also have with us the handsome and beautiful people of CreatiVoices. Of course, there is Byron, Zap and Jill. When did CreatiVoices start?
PG: CreatiVoices started in 2005, actually. Ang former name niya is Voice(?) Productions so i changed it into CreatiVoices Productions. Actually, Creati Voices or CreatiVoices means we create creative voice form nothing to something. Whatever voice is needed, we can give life to it.
MDM: Here at the CreatiVoices, how many dubbers do you have? Aside from the in-house talents, how many are you really?
PG: Actually our voice artists... we call them voice artists. Dubbers are just one of them. We also have the radio drama talents. We have more than 300 voice artists here.
MDM: I see. And is there any organization for this?
PG: In 2005, we created the Society of Young Voice Artists of the Philippines and our main goal for that association is to promote voice acting as an art form and as a career. For the longest time, the oice artists are hardly noticed like the radio drama talents. They just die without recognition. And I think it's now time for them to be recognized.
MDM: Well, that's very nice to hear. Say, my friend, Rey Langit. He is the Rey Langit of DWIZ. Sometimes, he's really hard to imitate. But there are really talented dubbers or voice-over announcers that can really imitate and mimic him.
PG: Almost exactly the way he delivers it.
MDM: Really? Is there someone who could do it? Lets hear it later. Anyway, now, what's the main function of CreatiVoices and what are your experiences in the past before you formed this group?
PG: Basically, in 2003, I was in America. I trained for voice acting in the States. For the longest time, I have been in the voice-over industry for 12 years. i noticed that voice artists are hardly recognized and had a lot of complaints. They were not paid on time, the talent fees are too small. Especially in advertising, I can say that they have one of the worst practices. We sign blank contracts, we don't know how much is or when we will get the talent fee.
MDM: So now, do you think that this practice has been connected and are your members protected?
PG: Actually, as part of the Advertising Suppliers Association of the Philippines, I represent the voice talent sector. We have on-going talks wiht the Adboard and recording studios so that we can have contracts.
MDM: So, you now have a real identity.
PG: Yes. I think the problem exactly is the individualism. A person alone is an easy target unlike when you stay in groups and are professionalized. We do have contracts, have ORs. There is an identity and we pay taxes.
MDM: That's right. You should really pay taxes.
PG: The problem with most of the talents is that... I am not really sure if everybody pays or I don't know.
MDM: So that we can help in revenues, right?
PG: Of course, it's really important to pay taxes. That's important so we could help our country.
MDM: Yes, of course. Now Pocholo, when did you discover that you have a good voice or you have a talent in changing voices?
PG: (as a toddler) Actually, I was just 5 years old then.
MDM: 5 years old. I was just a baby then.
PG: I was around 7 years old when I started listening to radio dramas. We did not have a TV set then in Bataan, just radio. So, I was awakened to the world of radio drama. I got tuned into, (various voices) "Prepare! You deserve this!", "Run!" "Wait, child.. wait for me." I used to imitate what I heard.
MDM: Amusing. Imagine that. Imagine, from the voice of a child to elder to hoodlum.
PG: (as someone) "Not a problem, brother." Stuff like that.
MDM: Do you think that it was really hard getting into voice-over announcing of being a voice-over talent and put this up? Was it is easy to get the members together?
PG: Voice acting is like singing. To each his own genre. There's radio drama. There are different approaches like dubbing, commercial voice-over, live voice-over, hosting. Actually, hosting is not considered voice-over because you could be seen. Voice acting cannot be seen. So actually, it was really hard because the voice artists were not united. There were those who accept low fees.
MDM: It really depends if you need a job, right? Or if you're close to the person giving this voice-over job.
PG: I also saw the politics. How will this industry progress if it's just all about family incorporated. Friends and relatives are the ones getting the breaks. They may be people who have the experience but how about those who don't have any connections? So I saw those everyday. I was recieving cells when we were dubbing then, "How do we get get to be voice-over talents?
MDM: What are the requirements for people to get into your group, the CreatiVoice or the Society of Voices?
PG: Actually, the Society of Voice Artists is under the CreatiVoices. Before you can be a member of the Young Voice Artists of the Philippines, you have to undergo the training for CreatiVoices. We have the Voice Worx, basic voice-acting and workshop led by me, Mr. Bryan Ligsay.
MDM: Yes, Bryan is also with us at the Philippine Marketing Association.
PG: Yes... Bryan, Alexx Agcaoli, Danny Mandia and Neil Tolentino. They are the famous and known directors of dubbing. The principles of voice acting are inputs for our students so they won't be at a loss when they go outside.
MDM: How long are the trainings for them to pass as members?
PG: Actually, training takes a lifetime for us. Here at CreatiVoices, you'll have two months of training but when you graduate, a SYVAP will help enhance and develop your personality. Number 1, there are those who get really shy in front of many people.
MDM: they should overcome that.
PG: They need to get over the shyness and gain self-confidence. We get them to host big events. I always believe that the only thing that will take away your nervousness is being right there in the event.
MDM: Yeah. The live audience at the event itself helps boost confidence.
PG: In voice acting, you need to feel that it isn't you anymore. Once you get behind the microphone, it's no longer Marissa, no longer Pocholo but the character being portrayed.
MDM: Just like in the movies. Those were the days whatever character I am portraying. I tend to forget that I am Marissa. If I should be Isabel or whoever then that would be my portrayal.
PG: Just like the anime I did. I did everything. I was the princpal, "I am the pricipal here. How are you, students?" I also played the character Kamu, "By the way, I am Kamu. How are you?"
MDM: How many characters can you portray? In one portrayal, say an anime, how many characters can you do in one episode or show?
PG: It really depends. As for me, I can do everything. In dubbing, we don't review the script. That's on-the-spot reading. The only time you get to read is when it's time to deliver. That's how good the dubbers are. There's no more reviewing.
MDM: That's great.
PG: It's automatic. Just like in Transformers, I got to play Starscream. (as Starscream) "Master Megatron, what are you doig there hehehe?" And then I woud switch to Red Alert, "Stop it, Starscream." It's automatic.
MDM: So Pocholo, what can you say parents or friends who say that there is no money on being a voice-over so you'd better change your racket or business. What is the truth behind this?
PG: Actually, I don't look at it as a work. This is my craft. An art. This is my life. So for me, if that's the principle that you follow, then money will follow.
MDM: That's true.
PG: It's as if you don't work.
MDM: You're enjoying what you are doing. So it's not really a hard work for you. You work and you play and at the same time you earn money. That's the most important right?
PG: But if your only motivation is money, I think you don't have any place in here. For me, you have to love the craft first and love what you are doing. It's similar to theatre peopl, painters, artists. They will do it even without compensation.
MDM: Yes, that's true.
PC: Because it's their craft.
MDM: They love what they are doing, they are enjoying it.
PG: But once you get to be famous...
MDM: You'll have to pay a high talent fee...
PG: See? That's just what's happening to us right now.
MDM: Now Pocholo, let us ask our friend Zap, Byron and Jill. I want to hear their voices. Give us a sample.
Byron speaks.
MDM: How about Zap? What can you show us?
Zap speaks.
MDM: That's great. That's Zap, very cool. And now, Jill.
Jill speaks.
PG: Actually, that voice is from a famous anime in Japan, actually, it's now number one in Japan. It's Bokura Ga Ita.
MDM: Great! And you think that she's so soft. She looks soft and fragile but her voice is powerful. Okay.
Jill speaks.
MDM: I;m just wondering, where do you get all these voices? How do you start? Where do you get all the things that you do?
PG: Actually, we teach that in our workshops. That's what we call vocalixation, characterization. It's like singing. There are notes.
MDM: Notes like do, re, mi, fa, so...
PG: Stay, you start at do and maintain your voice at do and we'll talk straight like this... You talk straight away... So, la, ti, do... Right, Marissa? Let your voice stay there and talk that way.
MDM: Yeah, right. Friends, what we're talking about here is very realistic. Pocholo, thank you for being with us here in Up Close and Personal. And of course Byron, Zap and Jill. Don't go away, Up Close and Personal will return.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Dayo, Second Most Awarded Film in 2008 MMFF
Dayo, Second Most Awarded Film in 2008 MMFF
December 29, 2008 | Posted by Karla Maquiling
The first Pinoy digital full-length animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia won in four categories in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Cutting Edge Productions feature was cited for Best Visual Effects (Robert Quilao), Best Sound (Whannie Dellosa and Mike Idioma), Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), which was recorded with the FILharmoniKA conducted by Gerard Salonga, and Best Theme Song ("Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Temi Abad, Jr., performed by Lea Salonga with the FILharmonika).
"We are so thankful for these technical awards because they have validated our vision for Dayo. These awards pay tribute to all the Filipino artists, specifically our animators who have worked on the film," said executive producer Lasaten.
The movie, which took two years to complete and cost more than $1.3 million, involved more than 500 Pinoy animators from all over the country. Tagged as a must-watch feature this holiday,Dayo follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Bubuy who journeys into the magical world of Elementalia to save his grandparents. On his quest he meets all sorts of fantasy characters from Pinoy mythology, among them a vegetarian manananggal, a rocking tikbalang, and a sage who gives him helpful advice.
Dayo brings together a noteworthy cast to brings its animated characters to life, among them Nash Aguas and Katrina Legaspi as Bubuy and the manannggal Anna, Pokwang, Michael V, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Laurice Guillen, Gabe Mercado, Pocholo Gonzales, and Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill.
The film's official soundtrack, released by Sony BMG, is also an ensemble of some of the best Pinoy musical talents, with international Broadway star Lea Salonga performing the theme song "Lipad," Gerard Salonga and the FILharmoniKA orchestra doing the score, and Joey Ayala's ethnic sound mixed with the film orchestral score.
The film, which is a hybrid of 2-D and 3-D animation and powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms, uses Dolby 7.1 surround sound. In addition, this is also the first time that a Pinoy film has worked with Technicolor for its post-production.
Dayo opened on Christmas Day and is still running in theaters all over the country. The film has received a grade A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board, a citation only given to features that are well crafted, and which means Dayo gets a 100 percent amusement tax rebate. The GP-rated film has also gotten the approval of the Department of Education.
http://pinoycentric.com/2008/12/29/d...mff/#more-2730
December 29, 2008 | Posted by Karla Maquiling
The first Pinoy digital full-length animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia won in four categories in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Cutting Edge Productions feature was cited for Best Visual Effects (Robert Quilao), Best Sound (Whannie Dellosa and Mike Idioma), Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), which was recorded with the FILharmoniKA conducted by Gerard Salonga, and Best Theme Song ("Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Temi Abad, Jr., performed by Lea Salonga with the FILharmonika).
"We are so thankful for these technical awards because they have validated our vision for Dayo. These awards pay tribute to all the Filipino artists, specifically our animators who have worked on the film," said executive producer Lasaten.
The movie, which took two years to complete and cost more than $1.3 million, involved more than 500 Pinoy animators from all over the country. Tagged as a must-watch feature this holiday,Dayo follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Bubuy who journeys into the magical world of Elementalia to save his grandparents. On his quest he meets all sorts of fantasy characters from Pinoy mythology, among them a vegetarian manananggal, a rocking tikbalang, and a sage who gives him helpful advice.
Dayo brings together a noteworthy cast to brings its animated characters to life, among them Nash Aguas and Katrina Legaspi as Bubuy and the manannggal Anna, Pokwang, Michael V, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Laurice Guillen, Gabe Mercado, Pocholo Gonzales, and Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill.
The film's official soundtrack, released by Sony BMG, is also an ensemble of some of the best Pinoy musical talents, with international Broadway star Lea Salonga performing the theme song "Lipad," Gerard Salonga and the FILharmoniKA orchestra doing the score, and Joey Ayala's ethnic sound mixed with the film orchestral score.
The film, which is a hybrid of 2-D and 3-D animation and powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms, uses Dolby 7.1 surround sound. In addition, this is also the first time that a Pinoy film has worked with Technicolor for its post-production.
Dayo opened on Christmas Day and is still running in theaters all over the country. The film has received a grade A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board, a citation only given to features that are well crafted, and which means Dayo gets a 100 percent amusement tax rebate. The GP-rated film has also gotten the approval of the Department of Education.
http://pinoycentric.com/2008/12/29/d...mff/#more-2730
Dayo, Second Most Awarded Film in 2008 MMFF
Dayo, Second Most Awarded Film in 2008 MMFF
December 29, 2008 | Posted by Karla Maquiling
The first Pinoy digital full-length animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia won in four categories in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Cutting Edge Productions feature was cited for Best Visual Effects (Robert Quilao), Best Sound (Whannie Dellosa and Mike Idioma), Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), which was recorded with the FILharmoniKA conducted by Gerard Salonga, and Best Theme Song ("Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Temi Abad, Jr., performed by Lea Salonga with the FILharmonika).
"We are so thankful for these technical awards because they have validated our vision for Dayo. These awards pay tribute to all the Filipino artists, specifically our animators who have worked on the film," said executive producer Lasaten.
The movie, which took two years to complete and cost more than $1.3 million, involved more than 500 Pinoy animators from all over the country. Tagged as a must-watch feature this holiday,Dayo follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Bubuy who journeys into the magical world of Elementalia to save his grandparents. On his quest he meets all sorts of fantasy characters from Pinoy mythology, among them a vegetarian manananggal, a rocking tikbalang, and a sage who gives him helpful advice.
Dayo brings together a noteworthy cast to brings its animated characters to life, among them Nash Aguas and Katrina Legaspi as Bubuy and the manannggal Anna, Pokwang, Michael V, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Laurice Guillen, Gabe Mercado, Pocholo Gonzales, and Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill.
The film's official soundtrack, released by Sony BMG, is also an ensemble of some of the best Pinoy musical talents, with international Broadway star Lea Salonga performing the theme song "Lipad," Gerard Salonga and the FILharmoniKA orchestra doing the score, and Joey Ayala's ethnic sound mixed with the film orchestral score.
The film, which is a hybrid of 2-D and 3-D animation and powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms, uses Dolby 7.1 surround sound. In addition, this is also the first time that a Pinoy film has worked with Technicolor for its post-production.
Dayo opened on Christmas Day and is still running in theaters all over the country. The film has received a grade A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board, a citation only given to features that are well crafted, and which means Dayo gets a 100 percent amusement tax rebate. The GP-rated film has also gotten the approval of the Department of Education.
http://pinoycentric.com/2008/12/29/d...mff/#more-2730
December 29, 2008 | Posted by Karla Maquiling
The first Pinoy digital full-length animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia won in four categories in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. The Cutting Edge Productions feature was cited for Best Visual Effects (Robert Quilao), Best Sound (Whannie Dellosa and Mike Idioma), Best Musical Score (Jessie Lasaten), which was recorded with the FILharmoniKA conducted by Gerard Salonga, and Best Theme Song ("Lipad" by Jessie Lasaten and Temi Abad, Jr., performed by Lea Salonga with the FILharmonika).
"We are so thankful for these technical awards because they have validated our vision for Dayo. These awards pay tribute to all the Filipino artists, specifically our animators who have worked on the film," said executive producer Lasaten.
The movie, which took two years to complete and cost more than $1.3 million, involved more than 500 Pinoy animators from all over the country. Tagged as a must-watch feature this holiday,Dayo follows the story of an 11-year-old boy named Bubuy who journeys into the magical world of Elementalia to save his grandparents. On his quest he meets all sorts of fantasy characters from Pinoy mythology, among them a vegetarian manananggal, a rocking tikbalang, and a sage who gives him helpful advice.
Dayo brings together a noteworthy cast to brings its animated characters to life, among them Nash Aguas and Katrina Legaspi as Bubuy and the manannggal Anna, Pokwang, Michael V, Noel Trinidad, Nova Villa, Johnny Delgado, Peque Gallaga, Laurice Guillen, Gabe Mercado, Pocholo Gonzales, and Moymoy Palaboy and Roadfill.
The film's official soundtrack, released by Sony BMG, is also an ensemble of some of the best Pinoy musical talents, with international Broadway star Lea Salonga performing the theme song "Lipad," Gerard Salonga and the FILharmoniKA orchestra doing the score, and Joey Ayala's ethnic sound mixed with the film orchestral score.
The film, which is a hybrid of 2-D and 3-D animation and powered by Toon Boom using Macintosh and Linux platforms, uses Dolby 7.1 surround sound. In addition, this is also the first time that a Pinoy film has worked with Technicolor for its post-production.
Dayo opened on Christmas Day and is still running in theaters all over the country. The film has received a grade A rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board, a citation only given to features that are well crafted, and which means Dayo gets a 100 percent amusement tax rebate. The GP-rated film has also gotten the approval of the Department of Education.
http://pinoycentric.com/2008/12/29/d...mff/#more-2730
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Allan Diones - Abante Tonite
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/d...ment_allan.htm
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Bida sa kuwento nito ang 11-anyos na batang si Bubuy (boses ni Nash Aguas) na madalas i-bully ng mayayabang na bata sa eskuwelahan.
Ulila na si Bubuy at lumaki siya sa kanyang Lolo Meong (boses ni Noel Trinidad ) at Lola Nita (boses ni Nova Villa).
Isang gabing nagpunta siya sa gubat ay kinuha ng mga buhay na halaman ang lola't lola ni Bubuy at dinala sa ilalim ng lupa.
Nagpasya si Bubuy na hanapin at iligtas ang kanyang mahal na lolo't lola.
Sa tulong ng mabait na batang manananggal na si Anna (boses ni Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi) ay pinasok niya ang mahiwagang daigdig ng Elementalia.
Mga bata ang target audience ng Dayo at nagpapalakpakan ang mga tsikiting sa maraming eksena nu'ng premiere night ng pelikula sa SM Megamall.
Pinoy na Pinoy ang mga karakter sa istorya dahil galing ito sa ating sariling folklore at mythology.
Nakakatuwa ang cute na 'manananggirl' na si Anna na pa-tweetums magsalita at Taglish ang mga dayalog. Hindi siya kumakain ng tao dahil vegetarian daw siya.
Tinulungan niya si Bubuy basta't tulungan muna siya nitong hanapin ang kalahating katawan niya.
Natupad ang pangarap ni Bubuy na makalipad nang tangayin siya sa ere ng may pakpak na si Anna.
Palakpakan ang mga bagets nang marinig ang theme song ng movie na Lipad (na inawit ni Lea Salonga) habang nasa alapaap ang magkaibigang Bubuy at Anna.
Aliw ang audience sa mali-maling yaya ni Anna na si Vicky (boses ni Pokwang) na isang pangit na manananggal at sa mga kaibigan nitong aswang din na sina Toti (boses ni Pocholo Gonzales na ala-Mike Enriquez) at Jo (boses ni Gabe Mercado).
Si Mang Nano (boses ni Peque Gallaga) ang matandang manggagamot na parang si Yoda na hiningan nila ng tulong.
Ang ama ni Anna na si Carpio (boses ni Johnny Delgado) ay punong manananggol ng Elementalia Portal Authority.
Kwela ang banidosong tikbalang na si Narsi (boses ni Michael V) na naging kakampi nina Bubuy at Anna at sinakyan nila sa paglalakbay sa Elementalia.
Very Bitoy ang mga pa-cool na hirit ni Narsi tulad ng, "Rock on, bro!" at "Whatever, dude!" na klik na klik sa mga bagets.
Adventure ang paghahanap ni Bubuy ng mga sangkap ng 'alikupoy' na magtatanggal ng sumpa sa kanyang lolo't lola at pupuksa sa halimaw ng Elementalia.
Palakpakan ang audience sa mabait na babaeng kapre (kaboses ni Dulce) na Bisaya kung magsalita.
Pasok din ang mga casual plugs gaya ng Enchanted Kingdom, Mister Donuts, Frootees, atbp., na animated din kaya cute ang dating.
Kahit boses lang ng child actor na si Nash Aguas ang maririnig mo rito ay ang galing-galing ng bagets sa pagbibigay-buhay sa bidang si Bubuy.
May mensahe tungkol sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan ang pelikula. Hindi DreamWorks o Pixar-quality ang animation ng Dayo, at hindi rin ito kasimpulido ng Urduja ng APT Entertainment, pero magugustuhan ito ng bata lalo na ngayong holiday season.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/d...ment_allan.htm
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Bida sa kuwento nito ang 11-anyos na batang si Bubuy (boses ni Nash Aguas) na madalas i-bully ng mayayabang na bata sa eskuwelahan.
Ulila na si Bubuy at lumaki siya sa kanyang Lolo Meong (boses ni Noel Trinidad ) at Lola Nita (boses ni Nova Villa).
Isang gabing nagpunta siya sa gubat ay kinuha ng mga buhay na halaman ang lola't lola ni Bubuy at dinala sa ilalim ng lupa.
Nagpasya si Bubuy na hanapin at iligtas ang kanyang mahal na lolo't lola.
Sa tulong ng mabait na batang manananggal na si Anna (boses ni Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi) ay pinasok niya ang mahiwagang daigdig ng Elementalia.
Mga bata ang target audience ng Dayo at nagpapalakpakan ang mga tsikiting sa maraming eksena nu'ng premiere night ng pelikula sa SM Megamall.
Pinoy na Pinoy ang mga karakter sa istorya dahil galing ito sa ating sariling folklore at mythology.
Nakakatuwa ang cute na 'manananggirl' na si Anna na pa-tweetums magsalita at Taglish ang mga dayalog. Hindi siya kumakain ng tao dahil vegetarian daw siya.
Tinulungan niya si Bubuy basta't tulungan muna siya nitong hanapin ang kalahating katawan niya.
Natupad ang pangarap ni Bubuy na makalipad nang tangayin siya sa ere ng may pakpak na si Anna.
Palakpakan ang mga bagets nang marinig ang theme song ng movie na Lipad (na inawit ni Lea Salonga) habang nasa alapaap ang magkaibigang Bubuy at Anna.
Aliw ang audience sa mali-maling yaya ni Anna na si Vicky (boses ni Pokwang) na isang pangit na manananggal at sa mga kaibigan nitong aswang din na sina Toti (boses ni Pocholo Gonzales na ala-Mike Enriquez) at Jo (boses ni Gabe Mercado).
Si Mang Nano (boses ni Peque Gallaga) ang matandang manggagamot na parang si Yoda na hiningan nila ng tulong.
Ang ama ni Anna na si Carpio (boses ni Johnny Delgado) ay punong manananggol ng Elementalia Portal Authority.
Kwela ang banidosong tikbalang na si Narsi (boses ni Michael V) na naging kakampi nina Bubuy at Anna at sinakyan nila sa paglalakbay sa Elementalia.
Very Bitoy ang mga pa-cool na hirit ni Narsi tulad ng, "Rock on, bro!" at "Whatever, dude!" na klik na klik sa mga bagets.
Adventure ang paghahanap ni Bubuy ng mga sangkap ng 'alikupoy' na magtatanggal ng sumpa sa kanyang lolo't lola at pupuksa sa halimaw ng Elementalia.
Palakpakan ang audience sa mabait na babaeng kapre (kaboses ni Dulce) na Bisaya kung magsalita.
Pasok din ang mga casual plugs gaya ng Enchanted Kingdom, Mister Donuts, Frootees, atbp., na animated din kaya cute ang dating.
Kahit boses lang ng child actor na si Nash Aguas ang maririnig mo rito ay ang galing-galing ng bagets sa pagbibigay-buhay sa bidang si Bubuy.
May mensahe tungkol sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan ang pelikula. Hindi DreamWorks o Pixar-quality ang animation ng Dayo, at hindi rin ito kasimpulido ng Urduja ng APT Entertainment, pero magugustuhan ito ng bata lalo na ngayong holiday season.
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Allan Diones - Abante Tonite
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/d...ment_allan.htm
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Bida sa kuwento nito ang 11-anyos na batang si Bubuy (boses ni Nash Aguas) na madalas i-bully ng mayayabang na bata sa eskuwelahan.
Ulila na si Bubuy at lumaki siya sa kanyang Lolo Meong (boses ni Noel Trinidad ) at Lola Nita (boses ni Nova Villa).
Isang gabing nagpunta siya sa gubat ay kinuha ng mga buhay na halaman ang lola't lola ni Bubuy at dinala sa ilalim ng lupa.
Nagpasya si Bubuy na hanapin at iligtas ang kanyang mahal na lolo't lola.
Sa tulong ng mabait na batang manananggal na si Anna (boses ni Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi) ay pinasok niya ang mahiwagang daigdig ng Elementalia.
Mga bata ang target audience ng Dayo at nagpapalakpakan ang mga tsikiting sa maraming eksena nu'ng premiere night ng pelikula sa SM Megamall.
Pinoy na Pinoy ang mga karakter sa istorya dahil galing ito sa ating sariling folklore at mythology.
Nakakatuwa ang cute na 'manananggirl' na si Anna na pa-tweetums magsalita at Taglish ang mga dayalog. Hindi siya kumakain ng tao dahil vegetarian daw siya.
Tinulungan niya si Bubuy basta't tulungan muna siya nitong hanapin ang kalahating katawan niya.
Natupad ang pangarap ni Bubuy na makalipad nang tangayin siya sa ere ng may pakpak na si Anna.
Palakpakan ang mga bagets nang marinig ang theme song ng movie na Lipad (na inawit ni Lea Salonga) habang nasa alapaap ang magkaibigang Bubuy at Anna.
Aliw ang audience sa mali-maling yaya ni Anna na si Vicky (boses ni Pokwang) na isang pangit na manananggal at sa mga kaibigan nitong aswang din na sina Toti (boses ni Pocholo Gonzales na ala-Mike Enriquez) at Jo (boses ni Gabe Mercado).
Si Mang Nano (boses ni Peque Gallaga) ang matandang manggagamot na parang si Yoda na hiningan nila ng tulong.
Ang ama ni Anna na si Carpio (boses ni Johnny Delgado) ay punong manananggol ng Elementalia Portal Authority.
Kwela ang banidosong tikbalang na si Narsi (boses ni Michael V) na naging kakampi nina Bubuy at Anna at sinakyan nila sa paglalakbay sa Elementalia.
Very Bitoy ang mga pa-cool na hirit ni Narsi tulad ng, "Rock on, bro!" at "Whatever, dude!" na klik na klik sa mga bagets.
Adventure ang paghahanap ni Bubuy ng mga sangkap ng 'alikupoy' na magtatanggal ng sumpa sa kanyang lolo't lola at pupuksa sa halimaw ng Elementalia.
Palakpakan ang audience sa mabait na babaeng kapre (kaboses ni Dulce) na Bisaya kung magsalita.
Pasok din ang mga casual plugs gaya ng Enchanted Kingdom, Mister Donuts, Frootees, atbp., na animated din kaya cute ang dating.
Kahit boses lang ng child actor na si Nash Aguas ang maririnig mo rito ay ang galing-galing ng bagets sa pagbibigay-buhay sa bidang si Bubuy.
May mensahe tungkol sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan ang pelikula. Hindi DreamWorks o Pixar-quality ang animation ng Dayo, at hindi rin ito kasimpulido ng Urduja ng APT Entertainment, pero magugustuhan ito ng bata lalo na ngayong holiday season.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/d...ment_allan.htm
Ang pelikulang Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia ng Cutting Edge Productions ang first full-length animated film na nakasali sa 34-year history ng MMFF.
Bida sa kuwento nito ang 11-anyos na batang si Bubuy (boses ni Nash Aguas) na madalas i-bully ng mayayabang na bata sa eskuwelahan.
Ulila na si Bubuy at lumaki siya sa kanyang Lolo Meong (boses ni Noel Trinidad ) at Lola Nita (boses ni Nova Villa).
Isang gabing nagpunta siya sa gubat ay kinuha ng mga buhay na halaman ang lola't lola ni Bubuy at dinala sa ilalim ng lupa.
Nagpasya si Bubuy na hanapin at iligtas ang kanyang mahal na lolo't lola.
Sa tulong ng mabait na batang manananggal na si Anna (boses ni Katrina 'Hopia' Legaspi) ay pinasok niya ang mahiwagang daigdig ng Elementalia.
Mga bata ang target audience ng Dayo at nagpapalakpakan ang mga tsikiting sa maraming eksena nu'ng premiere night ng pelikula sa SM Megamall.
Pinoy na Pinoy ang mga karakter sa istorya dahil galing ito sa ating sariling folklore at mythology.
Nakakatuwa ang cute na 'manananggirl' na si Anna na pa-tweetums magsalita at Taglish ang mga dayalog. Hindi siya kumakain ng tao dahil vegetarian daw siya.
Tinulungan niya si Bubuy basta't tulungan muna siya nitong hanapin ang kalahating katawan niya.
Natupad ang pangarap ni Bubuy na makalipad nang tangayin siya sa ere ng may pakpak na si Anna.
Palakpakan ang mga bagets nang marinig ang theme song ng movie na Lipad (na inawit ni Lea Salonga) habang nasa alapaap ang magkaibigang Bubuy at Anna.
Aliw ang audience sa mali-maling yaya ni Anna na si Vicky (boses ni Pokwang) na isang pangit na manananggal at sa mga kaibigan nitong aswang din na sina Toti (boses ni Pocholo Gonzales na ala-Mike Enriquez) at Jo (boses ni Gabe Mercado).
Si Mang Nano (boses ni Peque Gallaga) ang matandang manggagamot na parang si Yoda na hiningan nila ng tulong.
Ang ama ni Anna na si Carpio (boses ni Johnny Delgado) ay punong manananggol ng Elementalia Portal Authority.
Kwela ang banidosong tikbalang na si Narsi (boses ni Michael V) na naging kakampi nina Bubuy at Anna at sinakyan nila sa paglalakbay sa Elementalia.
Very Bitoy ang mga pa-cool na hirit ni Narsi tulad ng, "Rock on, bro!" at "Whatever, dude!" na klik na klik sa mga bagets.
Adventure ang paghahanap ni Bubuy ng mga sangkap ng 'alikupoy' na magtatanggal ng sumpa sa kanyang lolo't lola at pupuksa sa halimaw ng Elementalia.
Palakpakan ang audience sa mabait na babaeng kapre (kaboses ni Dulce) na Bisaya kung magsalita.
Pasok din ang mga casual plugs gaya ng Enchanted Kingdom, Mister Donuts, Frootees, atbp., na animated din kaya cute ang dating.
Kahit boses lang ng child actor na si Nash Aguas ang maririnig mo rito ay ang galing-galing ng bagets sa pagbibigay-buhay sa bidang si Bubuy.
May mensahe tungkol sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan ang pelikula. Hindi DreamWorks o Pixar-quality ang animation ng Dayo, at hindi rin ito kasimpulido ng Urduja ng APT Entertainment, pero magugustuhan ito ng bata lalo na ngayong holiday season.
Meet the voice actors of Dayo
Meet the voice actors of Dayo
By Michael Kho Lim, Contributor
12/22/2008
Cutting Edge Productions, the local production outfit behind the first full-length digital animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia, pools together the finest voice talents in the Philippine entertainment industry to give personality to the film’s animated characters.
Dayo (Wanderer) is a heartwarming story about Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas), an 11-year-old boy from Antipolo, who goes on a journey to save his beloved grandparents abducted into Elementalia, fantasy land thriving with strange flora and fauna and home to several enchanted creatures of Philippine mythology.
Bubuy then meets Anna Manananggirl (voiced by Katrina Legaspi), a young and energetic manananggal (a winged creature that can separate her torso from her lower body) with a special fondness for all things human except to eat them. The two live out an adventure full of wild, will-testing and comical experiences all over Elementalia — from enormous waterfalls heaving with gravity-defying merfolk, to the breathtaking crystal cave dwelling of colorful alitubi (fairies), to a magnificent old tree that is home to a motherly kapre (hairy giant), and finally to a majestic mountain protected by a big pack of hungry aswangs (ghoul).
Though this is Nash and Katrina’s first animation voicing experience, they did not have difficulty recording for their roles. It was fun for them. “I really enjoyed doing the voice of Bubuy,” says Nash gleefully. “I was very happy when I learned that I got the part, because it was different from what I usually do on TV. My favorite part is when I meet Anna for the first time and she brings me to Elementalia.” Nash adds that he felt as if he was just playing rather than working in the recording studio.
On the other hand, Hopia, as Katrina is fondly called, loves the scene where she was introducing the beautiful underworld of Elementalia to Bubuy. “It felt like I was just welcoming Bubuy to my house,” she expresses. "I also like the flying scene because I’ve always dreamt of flying. I’m so excited to see the whole movie already.”
Even though the cast was not able to have any visual support during the recording, director Robert Quilao was there to visualize for them. “the screenplay on hand, the actors are called in the studio to record their respective dialog,” Robert describes. “This is when I briefed them on the mood and tone of the scene and directed them as to how the dialogs are to be delivered. The challenge for me as the director is to paint a vivid picture of what’s happening in the scene for the actors to act and deliver their lines accordingly.”
Robert also didn’t have a hard time directing the voice talents since almost all of them are seasoned actors and directors. “There was practically no need for a workshop,” he continues. “The most we were able to do was brief them about the story and the characters that they will be playing on the day that they were called to record in the studio. Even Nash and Hopia did not have a hard time internalizing their characters.”
Since schedule is a major concern for many of the voice artists, the creative team had to work around their availability. It was also rather difficult to gather all of them together and record the scenes that would require them to interact.
In most of these situations, Robert would act as the stand in and throw the lines of the characters during the recording session to create a natural dialog flow. “Although later on, we just played back the good takes of the characters that we had previously recorded for the one that we are currently recording," Robert explains. "These recordings are then edited together to create a cohesive dialog."
Painting more color and amusement to Dayo are its supporting cast. The creative team already had talents in mind when they were working on the characters and script.
Even before the controversial Pokwang was labeled as an aswang (ghoul or vampire) look-alike, the Dayo team already thought that she would fit the role of Vicky, the nanny manananggal of Anna. One would notice that the character sketch is loosely based on her. “I didn’t have to do any major voice adjustments for the role,” says Pokwang. “I didn’t have to lower or make my voice higher. I think I was just being my cool kalog self that’s why I had so much fun arguing with the role of Toti in Dayo.”
Cutting Edge originally had news anchor Mike Enriquez to do the voice of Toti, one of Anna’s bodyguards. The team, however, had to get someone who can mimic the famous newsman, veteran voice actor Pocholo Gonzales. “It’s really better if all of us could record together and interact in the studio,” Pocholo states. “But since this is not possible most of the time, it’s up to the talent how he will approach or respond to the pre-recorded lines thrown to him.” It was a challenge for him to react to Vicky’s lines, he relates, since Pokwang had many ad-libs and her role is somewhat a very talkative character. Backed by 13 years of voice acting experience, Pocholo also reveals that he is also behind the voice of Hal-lan, the anti-hero in Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia.
Anna’s second bodyguard, who has an unusual hearing impairment, is named Jo and voiced by famed comedian Gabe Mercado.
Perhaps one of the most challenging character portrayals would be the role of Narsi, the narcissistic cool rocker tikbalang (the underworld creature with the head of a horse and the body of a human). The Dayo team initially thought of Pepe Smith for the role, but due to his unavailability, there was no better versatile actor to do this than Michael V. “I prepare for every role that I play,” the comedian declares. “Even if I had previously done a horse voice for Enteng Kabisote 3, my role here is totally different.”
Playing the role of Lolo Nano, the cute resident sage of Elementalia, is no other than multi-awarded actor and director Peque Gallaga. “I accepted the offer of doing Lolo Nano simply because it’s something new and wonderful,” admits Peque. “But honestly, I had really a difficult time doing the role. Since he is supposed to be the wisest in Elementalia and has to impart words of wisdom, most of my lines are really long. That’s why I had to do many takes for most of my scenes.” Peque also shares that he played with three character pegs when he was studying for the character of Lolo Nano. He had in mind Yoda of Star Wars, Pilosopong Tasyo of Noli Me Tangere, and Jun Urbano’s role in Magic Temple, the film he co-directed with Lore Reyes.
Nova Villa is Lola Nita, Bubuy’s caring grandmother, who nags her husband Lolo Meong a lot. “I had to do some voice adjustments for the role,” Nova claims. “Since the character is about 75 years old, I had to make my voice a little husky and sound old. This is more challenging for me as an actor because I have to deliver my character without using any facial expression, but only through my voice."
Nova is proud and happy to be a part of the project. She also points out that the story is very moving and her character is easy to relate to. “Lola Nita is a happy grandmother and has a good sense of humor. She is actually like a comedian myself.” There was a time during their recording that Nova couldn’t immediately record her part because she cried at the scene played back for her. "It was the scene when Bubuy thought that we were already dead. He cried and cried, and I could just feel the pain he was going through that it made me cry, too.”
Dayo also features the voices of Trinidad as Lolo Meong, Bubuy’s grandfather who shares the kid’s penchant for flying. Delgado joins in as Carpio, Anna’s dad who is Elementalia’s head guardian. And completing Dayo’s dream cast is distinguished actor and director Guillen playing a dual role of the kapre (the motherly cigar-smoking giant) and diwata/bruha, the enchanting fairy with an evil alter ego.
Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia is an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), and is co-presented by Frootees, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog and Mister Donut. The film is also supported by Ascorbic Acid Ceelin, Crispy Fry Breading Mix, Enervon Bright Brand, Timezone, Fuji YKL, Inquirer.net, Yehey.com, ClicktheCity.com, Animation Council of the Philippines, Toon Boom, Wacom, Woodpecker Studio and New Media.
For more information, visit the official movie Web site at www.dayomovie.com.
Meet the voice actors of Dayo
Meet the voice actors of Dayo
By Michael Kho Lim, Contributor
12/22/2008
Cutting Edge Productions, the local production outfit behind the first full-length digital animated feature Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia, pools together the finest voice talents in the Philippine entertainment industry to give personality to the film’s animated characters.
Dayo (Wanderer) is a heartwarming story about Bubuy (voiced by Nash Aguas), an 11-year-old boy from Antipolo, who goes on a journey to save his beloved grandparents abducted into Elementalia, fantasy land thriving with strange flora and fauna and home to several enchanted creatures of Philippine mythology.
Bubuy then meets Anna Manananggirl (voiced by Katrina Legaspi), a young and energetic manananggal (a winged creature that can separate her torso from her lower body) with a special fondness for all things human except to eat them. The two live out an adventure full of wild, will-testing and comical experiences all over Elementalia — from enormous waterfalls heaving with gravity-defying merfolk, to the breathtaking crystal cave dwelling of colorful alitubi (fairies), to a magnificent old tree that is home to a motherly kapre (hairy giant), and finally to a majestic mountain protected by a big pack of hungry aswangs (ghoul).
Though this is Nash and Katrina’s first animation voicing experience, they did not have difficulty recording for their roles. It was fun for them. “I really enjoyed doing the voice of Bubuy,” says Nash gleefully. “I was very happy when I learned that I got the part, because it was different from what I usually do on TV. My favorite part is when I meet Anna for the first time and she brings me to Elementalia.” Nash adds that he felt as if he was just playing rather than working in the recording studio.
On the other hand, Hopia, as Katrina is fondly called, loves the scene where she was introducing the beautiful underworld of Elementalia to Bubuy. “It felt like I was just welcoming Bubuy to my house,” she expresses. "I also like the flying scene because I’ve always dreamt of flying. I’m so excited to see the whole movie already.”
Even though the cast was not able to have any visual support during the recording, director Robert Quilao was there to visualize for them. “the screenplay on hand, the actors are called in the studio to record their respective dialog,” Robert describes. “This is when I briefed them on the mood and tone of the scene and directed them as to how the dialogs are to be delivered. The challenge for me as the director is to paint a vivid picture of what’s happening in the scene for the actors to act and deliver their lines accordingly.”
Robert also didn’t have a hard time directing the voice talents since almost all of them are seasoned actors and directors. “There was practically no need for a workshop,” he continues. “The most we were able to do was brief them about the story and the characters that they will be playing on the day that they were called to record in the studio. Even Nash and Hopia did not have a hard time internalizing their characters.”
Since schedule is a major concern for many of the voice artists, the creative team had to work around their availability. It was also rather difficult to gather all of them together and record the scenes that would require them to interact.
In most of these situations, Robert would act as the stand in and throw the lines of the characters during the recording session to create a natural dialog flow. “Although later on, we just played back the good takes of the characters that we had previously recorded for the one that we are currently recording," Robert explains. "These recordings are then edited together to create a cohesive dialog."
Painting more color and amusement to Dayo are its supporting cast. The creative team already had talents in mind when they were working on the characters and script.
Even before the controversial Pokwang was labeled as an aswang (ghoul or vampire) look-alike, the Dayo team already thought that she would fit the role of Vicky, the nanny manananggal of Anna. One would notice that the character sketch is loosely based on her. “I didn’t have to do any major voice adjustments for the role,” says Pokwang. “I didn’t have to lower or make my voice higher. I think I was just being my cool kalog self that’s why I had so much fun arguing with the role of Toti in Dayo.”
Cutting Edge originally had news anchor Mike Enriquez to do the voice of Toti, one of Anna’s bodyguards. The team, however, had to get someone who can mimic the famous newsman, veteran voice actor Pocholo Gonzales. “It’s really better if all of us could record together and interact in the studio,” Pocholo states. “But since this is not possible most of the time, it’s up to the talent how he will approach or respond to the pre-recorded lines thrown to him.” It was a challenge for him to react to Vicky’s lines, he relates, since Pokwang had many ad-libs and her role is somewhat a very talkative character. Backed by 13 years of voice acting experience, Pocholo also reveals that he is also behind the voice of Hal-lan, the anti-hero in Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia.
Anna’s second bodyguard, who has an unusual hearing impairment, is named Jo and voiced by famed comedian Gabe Mercado.
Perhaps one of the most challenging character portrayals would be the role of Narsi, the narcissistic cool rocker tikbalang (the underworld creature with the head of a horse and the body of a human). The Dayo team initially thought of Pepe Smith for the role, but due to his unavailability, there was no better versatile actor to do this than Michael V. “I prepare for every role that I play,” the comedian declares. “Even if I had previously done a horse voice for Enteng Kabisote 3, my role here is totally different.”
Playing the role of Lolo Nano, the cute resident sage of Elementalia, is no other than multi-awarded actor and director Peque Gallaga. “I accepted the offer of doing Lolo Nano simply because it’s something new and wonderful,” admits Peque. “But honestly, I had really a difficult time doing the role. Since he is supposed to be the wisest in Elementalia and has to impart words of wisdom, most of my lines are really long. That’s why I had to do many takes for most of my scenes.” Peque also shares that he played with three character pegs when he was studying for the character of Lolo Nano. He had in mind Yoda of Star Wars, Pilosopong Tasyo of Noli Me Tangere, and Jun Urbano’s role in Magic Temple, the film he co-directed with Lore Reyes.
Nova Villa is Lola Nita, Bubuy’s caring grandmother, who nags her husband Lolo Meong a lot. “I had to do some voice adjustments for the role,” Nova claims. “Since the character is about 75 years old, I had to make my voice a little husky and sound old. This is more challenging for me as an actor because I have to deliver my character without using any facial expression, but only through my voice."
Nova is proud and happy to be a part of the project. She also points out that the story is very moving and her character is easy to relate to. “Lola Nita is a happy grandmother and has a good sense of humor. She is actually like a comedian myself.” There was a time during their recording that Nova couldn’t immediately record her part because she cried at the scene played back for her. "It was the scene when Bubuy thought that we were already dead. He cried and cried, and I could just feel the pain he was going through that it made me cry, too.”
Dayo also features the voices of Trinidad as Lolo Meong, Bubuy’s grandfather who shares the kid’s penchant for flying. Delgado joins in as Carpio, Anna’s dad who is Elementalia’s head guardian. And completing Dayo’s dream cast is distinguished actor and director Guillen playing a dual role of the kapre (the motherly cigar-smoking giant) and diwata/bruha, the enchanting fairy with an evil alter ego.
Dayo sa Mundo ng Elementalia is an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), and is co-presented by Frootees, Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog and Mister Donut. The film is also supported by Ascorbic Acid Ceelin, Crispy Fry Breading Mix, Enervon Bright Brand, Timezone, Fuji YKL, Inquirer.net, Yehey.com, ClicktheCity.com, Animation Council of the Philippines, Toon Boom, Wacom, Woodpecker Studio and New Media.
For more information, visit the official movie Web site at www.dayomovie.com.
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