Melissa Medína

Voice Actor | Director | Producer

Hi there. I'm a former Opera Singer turned Data Scientist turned Actor for some reason. I collab with humans like you. What makes me happy is making stuff - games, animation, trailers, commercials - I like to get my hands dirty. I'm also Co-Owner of Scary Good Studio, an Audio Production Recording Studio providing Sound Design, Music, & VO, for games & animation. Let's be friends.

need vo in a hurry?

Let's get to the good stuff

If you're tired of hearing the same voices & looking for a distinctive sound with character that cuts through the noise with badassery, heart, & humor - I'm your person & I'm glad you're here. Versatility is my thing. You can hear me in English & Spanish in games, commercials, animation, movie & show dubs, documentaries, even movie & game trailers. I'm younger than I sound, but old enough to have a few tricks up my sleeve.



Union Games

SBV TALENT
Julie Thompson // jthompson@sbvtalent.com

All Other VO

ACM TALENT
Melanie Thomas // mthomas@acmtalent.com

International Clients

VOICE FOX UK
Emily Dean // info@voicefox.co.uk



Ethnicity

Mexican-American (Hispanic/Chicano) | Native/Indigenous (Chickasaw/Puebla) | Spanish

LGBT+

Pan | Non-Binary | Demi

Languages

English | Spanish (Mexico)

Accents

Chicano (Urban Mexican-American)  |  Non-Regional American | Mexican | Spanish | Southern (TX) | Midwest (MN, ND) | British (RP) | East Coast US

Pronunciations

Nahuatl | Latin | Italian | German | French

Voice prints / ADR Voices

Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, Vanessa Kirby, Florence Pugh, Rashida Jones, Zendaya, Aubrey Plaza, Michelle Rodriguez, Jenna Ortega, Emma Stone

character reel


Give me your broody baddies, dommy mommies, emotionally complex anti-heroes, badasses with a heart of gold, adorable weirdos, delicious villains, feisty old ladies, AIs & more. Trust me, I can handle it.




Take a look under the hood

studio specs & technical info

I've recorded commercials, animated series, AAA games, & more - all from this funky little studio. Check out all the ways I make it easy to connect from wherever you are in the world. My studio is not a boxy-sounding bricks booth or closet (hey we all start somewhere), it's a studio room professionally treated by an Audio Engineer to be on-par with most in-person studios.

Connection Method Icons

VO Setup

MICROPHONE //
Neumann U87
Sennheiser MKH416
INTERFACE //
MOTU M4
PRE-AMP //
Millennia HV35
DAW //
Adobe Audition
Pro Tools
CONNECTIONS //
Source Connect Standard, Source Nexus, SessionLink, IPDTL, Zoom, Discord, Riverside, Audio Movers, Connection Open, Skype


MOCAP Setup

MICROPHONE //
Sony ECM44B omni lavalier
INTERFACE //
MOTU M4
PRE-AMP //
Millennia HV35
DAW //
Adobe Audition
Pro Tools
FACIAL CAPTURE //
Reallusion iClone Live FACE
Live Link Face
Head-Mounted iPhone Camera Mocap Helmet




education

University of Texas (Austin & San Antonio)
M.A. Vocal Performance (Classical) / B.A. Vocal Pedagogy
Project Management Professional Cert (PMP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Analytics Professional (CAP)


Training

The HALP Network
Real Voice LA
VoiceTrax West
Yvonne Viner
Trailer Voice Artists
Good old-fashioned trial & error


about me

Believe it or not I didn’t come to Voice Acting through drama school or Disney dreams or Anime love. I kind of side-eyed may way into Voice Acting because I’m curious and I’m not good at doing anything halfway. I tend to come off chill, maybe even kind of dry, but I’m having a good time I promise! Underneath it I’ve got Looney Tunes-level energy and a suspicious amount of optimism for someone who prefers Horror movies and deadpan jokes.I’ve been a touring Opera Singer and a Data Scientist. A military brat and Tech Support. I’m a VO Director for games and animation & a full-time Voice Actor making it work from where I am. Though I usually say yes when I’m invited to travel to record VO or mocap. I’m scrappy and I’m told I’ve got "tall energy," but joke’s on everyone—I'm basically a chihuahua.Born in South Texas, raised all over it. Military family. Mexican-American. I grew up speaking Spanish and English—fluent in both, fluent in code-switching, expert at the curse words. My mom’s side was from northern Mexico speaking only Spanish, my dad’s side was from Chickasaw land in Oklahoma and spoke Sign Language, and I spent a lot of time translating between three languages and two worlds. I’m the epitome of Tex-Mex, if you think about it. I learned early that communication isn’t about how loud you speak, it’s about how well you listen—and how many ways you can find to be understood.I’m a Survivor—of the kind of stuff that rearranges your brain & body. These days I volunteer with trauma support orgs, teach arts education, and talk honestly about what it takes to live through hard things and stay soft. Not all of me made it, but the best parts did.For me, Voice Acting isn’t about playing pretend—it’s about pulling from the weird, messy grab-bag of life I’ve actually lived. I do this work because I love it, and because it lets me say something true, even when I’m playing a cartoon demon or vulnerable protag.Somehow, between my Commercial, Video Game, and Animation work I get to Voice Act full-time—and Co-Own an Audio Production studio called Scary Good Studio with my partner. Studios from LA to London, Poland to China, and people from all over the world keep working with me from Minnesota, which is weird and wonderful. I don’t market myself, I don’t do the “brand” thing. I just show up, do the work, care deeply, and don’t make a fuss. I love what I do. I finish early to give people time back. I take pride in being reliable, and the kind of person people want to work with repeatedly. And it shows in my work. That’s not nothing.Outside of work I’m a Metalhead. Book hoarder. Klutz. Dancer. Sci-fi nerd. Bad movie enthusiast. Developing a video game in Unreal and writing two novelas because, well—I’m not always good at sitting still. I’m working on it.Say hi if you feel like it. Or don’t. I’ll be over here, working, listening, probably shooting my bow at targets made out of snow.

Voiceover

Resume

I've got just enough to make me dangerous - a pro studio & tons of moxy! Check out just some of the recent projects I've had the honor of contributing to. Let's add yours.



games

Some of the recent ones. I'll make a full list someday.


Star Wars: old republic

Mandalorian Field Marshall Heta Kol & Various NPCs
BioWare, LucasArts


Starfield

Bounty Hunter Guide, Sara, NPCs
Bethesda


Black Desert

Deadeye / Olivia
Pearl Abyss


Warframe: 1999

Lettie / Trinity
Digital Extremes


Aliens: Fireteam

Alejandra Herrera
20th Century, Cold Iron Studios


Final Fantasy XIV

Zanuhali, Nitowikwe, Mahuwsa
Square Enix


Return to monkey island

Putra
LucasArts


frozen x honor of kings

Elsa
Disney, Tencent


Texas chainsaw massacre

Sorority Bookworm
Sumo Digital


Valorant

Fracture AI
Riot Games


Trolls: Remix Rescue

DeeJay
Dreamworks


Stargate: Timekeepers

Eva McCain
Slitherin, MGM


Granblue Fantasy Vs

Yuel
Cygames


Granblue Fantasy: Relink

Yuel
Cygames


Granblue Fantasy: Rising

Yuel
Cygames


Shadowverse

Yuel
Cygames


battlefield 2042

Wendy (Radio DJ)
DICE Games


saints row 5

Vicario, NPCs
Deep Silver, High Voltage


Wild Bastards

Spider Rosa
Modus Games


Arknights

Tulip
Yostar


Steel hunters

Heartbreaker
Wargaming


Rise of Kingdoms

Lady Six-Sky / Wak Chanil Ahao
Wargaming


Epic Seven

Laia
Super Creative Inc.


Path to Nowhere

Vautour Bleu
AISNO Games


Starship Troopers: TC

Female Infantry
Slitherin, MGM


Mortuary Assistant

Rebecca
Darkstone Digital


SMITE

Sol Succubus
Hi-Rez Studios


Dying Light

Anat
Techland, WB Games


Punishing Gray Raven

Bridget Ardeo
Kuro Games


Hunt: Showdown

The Cardinal
Crytek


Legends of Runeterra

Kolo the Killer, Anura, Mako
Riot Games


commercial

JC Penney (Brand voice)GoogleMcDonalds
AmazonAFLACINSTACART
WALMARTXBOXGENERAL MILLS :ratio drink
KOTEXEggoT-Mobile
AldiRossGoldman Sachs
TIAAWeb MDCaesar's Palace
ChaseJumexCapital One
PrudentialMicrosoftLes schwab
US Office of infectious disease preventionLiberty mutualEl Monterey
Pfizerverizonprogressive
US Dept of Health & Human ServicesDMV KiosksEstée Lauder

Animation


Lego Friends

Amelia
Lego, Bang Zoom


Rey mysterio

Cascabelle
HBO Max, Cartoon Network LA


Crayola Scribble Scrubbies

Fiona


Kingdom

Wa Lin
Funimation/Crunchyroll


Alice in Blankland

Alice


Wild Card

Lucy von Deita



Film & Trailers


Blue Beetle

Jenny Kord
Film ADR, Voice Match | Warner Bros / DC Comics


Suitable Flesh

Trailer
Shudder, Amazon


Don't Look Up

Corporate Phone Line Voice
Netflix Movie


Dune x Wow

Trailer / Ad


Hunt: Showdown

Game Trailer
Crytek


dying light

Game Trailer
Techland, WB


Live Action Dub


Saving the King

Ana, Sofia, Carmen
HBO Max


Maradona

Tota
Amazon Prime


El Cid

Queen Sancha
Amazon Prime


Impúros

Lucia
Disney+


El Galán

Maricarmen
Disney+


Rio Shore

Maria, Jessica
MTV, Hulu


Security

Emma
Netflix


Documentary / Show narration


passion kills

True Crime
Investigation Discovery LA


promo


home shopping network

Jewelry Television
Ongoing, Weekly Promos



For fans

Wanna see me at your next convention?


You have all the power! If you want to meet me & chat about your favorite stuff or have me scribble on some great art for you, all you have to do is tag the convention on socials & tag me too! If enough people request me, I'll be there!


Upcoming Appearances ⇢

TBD




Press kit

marketing materials & more


If you'd like to do some marketing & promotions, here's some headshots, character art, & blurbs for you to use. These images are glazed & protected against AI use so please use these instead of any other pictures. Thank you!


Interview Requests

how to book me



Convention Panels

I'm always happy to guest at your convention panel. I've paneled for topics on Voice Acting, Casting, Directing, Indie Dev, How to Speak Actor for Developers & more. If you want someone to come, keep it real, keep it chill, & drop some knowledge? I'm your person.

Digital Conventions

I've paneled at a few digital conventions now, and it's near and dear to my heart because remote or digital conventions = access for everyone. Let me know how I can help.

Interview Podcasts

Now prioritizing Non-VO-centric podcasts aka podcasts that aren't about VO! Don't get me wrong I love VO, but I love tons of other stuff too! So if you want me to add flavor as a guest on your podcast, hit me up!Did you start a "behind-the-scenes" VO-centric podcast? I can help answer questions, offer sage (and salty) advice, & I'm always up for a chat.

Live streaming

Looking to organize a live-stream with the cast of your favorite game? Sure. Want me to just drop by your stream, watch you fail at video games & comment on your defeat? I can definitely do that.

Topics

I will gladly ramble about things I'm uniquely qualified to talk about, like:Horror Movies
Sci-Fi Movies
True Horror
True Crime
Food
AI in Entertainment / Data Science
Voice Acting professionally when you don't live in LA
Strong women in media
Latino Culture in entertainment
Voice Acting in Games
Voice Acting in Commercials
Social Media for Voice Actors
Self-Care for Voice Actors

Need a VO Director?

I've got you covered

I'm fast, I'm efficient, I prep. With years of experience on both sides of the booth, I always get a good performance.

My Approach

I’m fast, I’m efficient, I prep. I have experience in & out of the booth & know to let actors bring their unique interpretation without forcing them into my specific performance ideas, but I know when to calibrate & adjust to meet client expectations. I've worked with actors one-on-one & with clients on the line to ensure we get exactly what they need. I have basic Audio Engineering experience & understand what takes are usable & which takes will add time to the clock, & I’m able to work anytime, anywhere. Let’s talk!I work remotely, in-person, & I'm willing to travel. Email me to book me: melissamedinavo@gmail.com


Languages & Skills

English
Spanish (Mexico)
Directing in English for VO in Spanish
Directing/Localizing Spanish to English Dub
Project Management Certification (PMP) & applied PM experience at a Fortune 10 company
Major time management skills

Previous Work

VIDEO GAMES
Stargate: Timekeepers
Starship Troopers: Terran Command
Starship Troopers: Terran Command, Urban Onslaught DLC
The Chronos Event
Tlatoani
LIVE ACTION DUB
El Cid: Ep 6 | Amazon Prime
Maradona: Ep 8, 9, 10 | Amazon Prime
VOICE ACTING DEMOS
75+ VA Demos for 5 years
ANIMATION
Rey Mysterio | Cartoon Network LA
Ep 6