Entertainment, education and comedy all rolled into one.
Don’t miss this wild and zany crew as they help create storytellers one talent at a time.
1827 storytellers from around the globe performed their hearts out for a chance to win over $155,000 in prizes – all from the comfort of home.
An educationally eye opening opportunity to see voice talent at work!
“I woke up this morning on such a high! From the bottom of my ticker, a thousand thanks for a fabulous experience last night. It was great fun and so instructive, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to take part. Bravo for creating this tremendous showcase to celebrate voice actors, and for so lovingly holding space for us to shine during these trying times.” Joanne Lichtenstein (Narration Contestant)
Meet the 2021 UVOS-Take 2 Winners!
After 1823 auditions, 16,935 votes and over 100,000 views, these contestants became the Ultimate VO Survivors!
Commercial / Promo Category
Jo Pickard
Yorkshire, UK
Narration / Documentary / Audiobook Category
Vijayan Menon
Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Animation / Video Gaming Category
Iliana Spirakis
Toronto, Ontario Canada
The UVOS-Take 2 Grand Prize Winner
Ellie Rodz
Miami Beach, Florida USA
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Watch the Ultimate VO Survivor-Take 2 original auditions.
“I watched the first half hour of the 1st voice over survival and got so many great tips from the first 3 performances alone! You were right, it is an amazingly useful source of feedback and learning so I will definitely make sure to keep up with the remaining episodes“
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ALSO, A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to all our Special Mention Winners!
Over $155,000 in PRIZES were awarded between ALL of our contestants!
Check out our CATEGORY & GRAND PRIZE PACKAGES worth over $35,000
How do you survive when rejection is a constant? How do you compete? How will you be remembered? Where isn’t there a voice? Do you know what a voice actor is? Do you have a voice? Can anybody hear us? Is there anybody out there?
This winning team knew the day would come when change required a new way of thinking. It was time to reveal what’s behind the mask and share storytelling with the world. A remedy that heals.
We are all a collective voice and it’s time to celebrate
THE STORYTELLER.
Thank you to all 1827 of our incredibly talented survivors!
You are ALL WINNERS!
THE CAST
The Get Mic’d Team
Elley-Ray Hennesy
U.V.O.S Creator
This award-winning BON VIVANT, is a theatrical alchemist who awakens, inspires and delights all who witness her unique form of MAGIC! Elley is a union veteran to the industry and has traversed stages, film sets, television and radio studios for over 40 years, delighting audiences world-wide.
Deb Munro
U.V.O.S Creator
This energy magnet is charged! With over 30 years experience in the industry, this award-winning talent loves what she does and it shows. Representing the non-union side of the industry, Deb is a straight-shooter and loves to help others succeed and spread confidence to the world.
Deb will be judging all events.
Visit Deb’s website
Mr. Mic
Your MC
This incredible talent is a master of disguise. Their names never to be revealed. Much like “Charlie” from Charlie’s Angels, Mr. Mic will be a mystery throughout, to keep you guessing. As our MC, Mr. Mic will help rein-in this wildly talented bunch and help us crown the next Ultimate VO Survivor.
Mr. Mic will judge all events.
Link? Yeah, sure. Like we’re going to give you a clue.
Deb and Elley-Ray welcome a panel of well-connected experts as
GUEST JUDGES
J. Michael Collins
J. Michael is an ultimate award-winning voice over authority. He’s a highly successful voice actor, coach, demo producer and organizer of Gravy for the Brain’s One Voice Conference U.S.A.
J. Michael will be judging all events.
Visit JMC Demo Productions
Tara Strong
Tara is an Animation/Gaming/Film Celebrity powerhouse! This dynamo is world-renown for her roles in the The New Batman Adventures Teen Titans/Teen Titans Go!, The Fairly Odd Parents, Rugrats, The Powerpuff Girls, Family Guy; My Little Pony, and so much more. WHAT HASN’T TARA ACCOMPLISHED?!
Tara will be judging the Animation/Gaming event.
Check out Tara’s IMDB page
Cliff Zellman
Cliff is an established Producer, Director, Audio Engineer, Editor, and Director of Talent Development for ACM Talent Management/Automotive Division. Cliff is also a dominant producer of Automotive and Commercial demos at A-mazing Demos!
Cliff will be judging the Commercial/Promo event.
Go to A-Mazing Demos
Liz Atherton
Liz Atherton has over 30 years working in the talent business. Currently, she is the founder and CEO of CastTalent, and CastVoices. Liz was also the founder of The Atherton Group (TAG) talent agency – a successful boutique tribe of the top talent in the business that consistently landed in the top 1% on IMDB.
Liz will judge the Narration/Audiobook event.
Check out CastVoices
Rachel Naylor
What started as a small meetup with VO professionals, has turned into The Voice Over Network. The #1 place for anyone working in the voiceover industry. Rachel is dedicated to helping, supporting and strengthening the voiceover industry by creating a friendly and supportive environment for voiceover professionals of all levels.
Rachel will be judging the Finale event.
Visit The Voice Over Network
Ellen Dubin
We are thrilled to welcome back gaming-powerhouse Ellen Dubin, who is joining us for her second season. This Award-winning super star, captivates and inspires her audience in everything she does. What hasn’t this dynamo done?
Ellen will be judging the Finale event.
Visit Ellen’s website
Erik Sheppard
Erik is a popular returning judge from season 1. He’s a top talent agent and founder of The Sheppard Agency, a premier talent agency representing an elite roster of union and non-union voice talent from around the globe. Erik is pumped and ready to join the U.V.O.S. team once again.
Erik will be judging the Finale event.
Go to The Sheppard Agency
Kim Hurdon
Kim is the well-respected, well-established Casting Direct at KH Casting in Toronto, Ontario. For 25 years, Kim has specialized in casting and training voice actors for all genres of vocal work.
Kim will be judging the Finale event.
Visit Kim’s website
Dave Fennoy
Joining us for a brief appearance on our grand finale, we are excited to welcome back the infamous Dave Fennoy. Dave is one of the most in-demand voice actors in Los Angeles. He is known for his versatility; providing voices for commercials, narrations, TV promos, award shows, animation and video games.
Dave will be judging the Finale event.
Check out Dave’s website
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