National Spanish Language Media Committee Event a Success

"There is an old saying about the month of March: “When March comes in like a lion, it goes out like a lamb.” On March 18, in San Diego, local SAG-AFTRA members who participated in the Spanish language voice over workshop So You Think You Can VO? Lo Que Puedes Hacer Con Tu VOz! came out roaring like lions and not lambs!

"This was a free educational event provided by the SAG-AFTRA National Spanish Language Media Committee (SLMC), conducted in English and Spanish, with a Q&A-based panel format. Attendees enjoyed the superb guitar music of San Diego Local Board member Ruth Stehle as they arrived, which elevated the mood and inspired attendees.  

From left, panelists Raquel Elizabeth Ames and Hernán de Béky, moderator Lorenzo Rodriguez, and panelist Candy Silva

"The featured guest was Hernán de Béky, longtime Spanish language voiceover performer and National SLMC Chair. The expert panel also included two local SAG-AFTRA voiceover performers, Raquel Elizabeth Ames and Candy Silva, joined by moderator Lorenzo Rodriguez. The panelists agreed they met their goal of educating the membership about the basics of rates and training, and also provided a professional understanding of the business of voiceover, whether in Spanish, English or any language. One member who attended, who is fluent in German and wants to do voiceover work in German, stated, “The class gave me a better view of the market.” The well-attended event was clearly a success.

"Local member and panel moderator Lorenzo Rodriguez commented, “It was an honor to moderate a panel so committed to making the event engaging, interesting and enriching.” de Béky noted that the vibe and attitude of the members was “full of positive energy.” Panelists Ames and Silva were pleased to pass on their in-depth knowledge of voiceover in Spanish and English to the attendees.

"The SLMC thanks the panelists and Stehle for their participation in the event and wishes the attendees success in their artistic voiceover endeavors."

This item was originally featured in the May 2015 local newsletter.