Big and still growing through VoiceWorx

Another batch of VoiceWorx attendees who survived the workshop had their graduation, November 26 at the Redbox Greenbelt 3.

This new set of individuals who accepted the challenge and managed to complete the eight sessions of voice acting and basic dubbing workshop will be an addition to the big and still growing family of CreatiVoices composed of talented people who aim to change the landscape the industry of voice acting through professionalizing it as an art form.

In fact, The VoiceMaster himself emphasized during his speech in the graduation that it is, indeed, a part of his vision to create a change in the field of voice acting through giving opportunities to the new artists. The VoiceMaster believes we need to hear new voices for we deserve more than the very same voices we've been hearing in different stations.

VoiceWorx graduates are in-demand!

It used to be just a dream and now, it is coming true--the industry, truly, is now being penetrated by new faces and thus, new voices.

At the end of every episode of each Tagalog dubbed Koreanovelas most especially in ABS-CBN rolls the credits including the names of the voices artists who dubbed the characters as well as the translators who make sure that we understand every line of the series. And yes, we are proud to say that most of those names who appear there are actually the names of some graduates of the VoiceWorx. One good example is "Helena's Promise,"  the latest Koreanovela of ABS-CBN for which a number of VoiceWorx Alumni work. Certainly, it is a proof that products of the workshop are making it to the industry.
In fact, it is not just in the Koreanovelas that these alumni are exposed to. They are also in demand in all other things needing voices like radio and televison commercials, radio stations, AVPs, and other productions.

The VoiceMaster talks about Freelancing in Student's Digest

The article of Pocholo "The VoiceMaster" Gonzales, CEO of CreatiVoices Productions talking about freelancing was published in the September-October Issue of the Student's Digest.

In his article, the VoiceMaster emphasized how freelancing enables individuals to do what they love to do and at the same time, handle projects simultaneously. Also, he gave an advice to freelancers not just to focus on freelancing and instead, consider entrepreneurship as well to open more opportunities.
The Student's Digest is approved by DepEd.

Here, we don’t just ask you to make coffee…

We’ve been hearing a lot of stories of students who complain about their tasks when they are having their internship. Some of them say that they do not really learn for instead of being involved in the business, they are just asked to make coffee, act like a messenger, and even operate the photocopying machine.

Here are CreatiVoices Productions, we make sure that you have a real-time experience during your OJT days. Because we believe that involving you in the real business would help you to learn more about how the real world works, we want to give you the chance to feel how it is to be a part of our team and work with us like a professional. Not just that, we also like you to experience working with well-known people not just in the world of voice acting but in different fields. Also, we make sure that you learn not just the things you have to learn about your field but also things that you can use in your everyday life.

If you are majoring in Mass Communication (or other equivalent courses) and looking for a complany in which you can have your internship, it is your chance to have the ultimate CreatiVoices Productions experience. Just email your resume to roemina@creativoices.com.

Start your 2012 right, be a part of VoiceWorx 19!

Many lives have already changed and many dreams have been realized through the country’s most comprehensive voice acting workshop—VoiceWorx! As another year starts in January, another run of VoiceWorx begins and now, CreatiVoice Productions is already accepting enrollees for this new batch.
Interested individuals may now reserve their slots through paying the Php1,000 non-refundable reservation fee (it will be deducted from the Php8,000 workshop cost). Payments are accepted at CreatiVoices Productions at 3/F 1745 Light Blue Bldg., Dian St., Palanan, Makati City or may be deposited 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, a scanned bank statement with the payee’s contact details (name,address, mobile, email) with the choice of class schedule (morning or afternoon) should be sent to info@creativoices.com.
Payment for the workshop should be completed two weeks before January 7, 2012 which is the first day of the workshop.

For other information, here are some Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make 50% down payment?
Yes.

What are the schedules of the classes?
r1 Class A:
Sessions 1 & 2 9:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 3 8:00am – 12:00nn
Sessions 4-8 9:00am – 12:00nn
r2 Class B:
Sessions 1 & 2 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sessions 3 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Sessions 4-8 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Will I get a job immediately after the workshop?
We do not promise to give you a job but if you are going to show exceptional talent and if you are passionate enough, it is not impossible for you to be given some projects after the workshop. Also, we help our graduates by informing them whenever there are auditions.

Who are going to teach in the workshop?
In VoiceWorx, we make sure that you learn only from reputable voice artists and directors in the country. Our teachers include Pocholo “The VoiceMaster” Gonzales, Danny “Ama” Mandia, Alexx “Supremo” Agcaoli, Neil “Papa” Tolentino, and Brian “Big Brian” Ligsay.

This is a chance of a lifetime. Join VoiceWorx and have a happy new year!

VoiceMaster on TV

As the country's VoiceMaster, it is but inevitable for Pocholo Gonzales to be really in demand in all networks in the Philippines. At the age of 32, still quite young for most people, the VoiceMaster has already appeared in more than 50 television shows nationwide, a true manifestation of how distinguished he is in the world of Voice Acting.

For the VoiceMaster himself, this is but a dream come true. When he was younger, apart from dreaming of his voice being heard on the radio, he also wanted to appear on television. In fact, he still recalls a story from the past when he was interviewed for a particular television show but then, when he watched it, he found out that the part when he appeared was cut. According to him, it was when he told himself that someday, he would appear on TV.

Now, he can already be considered as the voice artist with the most number of TV appearances. Considering that it all started with a dream, it just shows then that dreams do come true. However, of course, it happens with ample amount of hard work--just like what the VoiceMaster himself did.

SSEAYP Homestay Program

Day 1, November 11 (Friday)

After the Matching at the GSIS Gymnasium

Alya (Left) and Onny (Right) at the Sea Side of the SM Mall of Asia

It was the day devoted for the matching. Sir Choy, Pete and I went to the GSIS Gym to meet the two Participating Youths (PYs). Since Sir Choy was busy talking to a lot of people most especially the people from the National Youth Commission Program, he asked me to look for the PYs. Our number was D07 so I went to the area where I should meet the two delegates. I was expecting two females since it was indicated in the information card that the PYs that we would be meeting were two females, one from Lao PDR and Brunei Darussalam.

But when I went to the area where I should meet them, I was surprised for I saw two guys. Later on, I found out that there was something wrong with the numbering. According to the master list a staff was holding, the name of Sir Choy was under the number D05.

Finally, I went to D05 and there, I met Norizan binti Mohd Yacob, Alya for short. She was from Brunei Darussalam. Right then and there, we started talking and I immediately learned a lot of things about her. Alya is already 30. She teaches English to kids aging 6-7 years old. After a while, the second PY arrived. It was Phouthamaly Sengphaathith, Onny for short. She was from LAO PDR. Onny is an Environmental Science Graduate. She just graduated last August. She is 22 years old. After the matching, the two PYs also met Pete and of course, Sir Choy, their foster father for three days.
From GSIS, we went to our office in Makati and we introduced our new friends to the entire Creative Team. Alya and Onny just had a rest for a while and we took them to the Mall of Asia after. We were with Sir Choy, Pete, Jela, and Aarond.

At the Mall of Asia, we watched the sun set at the Bay Side. After that, we ate French Fries from Potato Corner and we also had Scramble. Right after having our snacks, we went inside the mall and we strolled. It was already 7pm when we went out and exactly on our way to the parking lot, there was a fireworks show outside and we watched it.

Then we went back to the Creative Center again, the last stop for the day, before Onny and Alya went to the house of Sir Choy where they would be staying for two nights.


Day 2, November 12 (Saturday)

Jumpshot at the Ayala Triangle

Sir Choy and his family took Onny and Alya to the Enchanted Kingdom in the morning until the afternoon. After the ultimate EK experience, they went to the Creative Center where we saw them again. We were asked to tour them in the Makati CBD and Bonifacio Global City since Sir Choy was going to Pier 13 for an on board alumni reunion.

After we finished our office works, we left the office with Alya and Onny. We took a jeep to Crispa and we started walking along the Ayala Avenue. When we saw The Philippine Stock Exchange Building and Ayala Triangle, we decided to stay there for a while to take some photographs. We were so amazed because of the hanging lights on the trees.

Malling was our next activity that night. We went to Greenbelt first then we went to Landmark and Glorietta where we had our dinner. We ate at Jollibee. During the dinner, we talked about a lot of things including what they have in their own countries. Also, it was a great chance for me to talk to Alya about the education system in Brunei and in the Philippines.

After the dinner, we went to SM. After we had enough, we crossed EDSA through the MRT Ayala Station. At the MRT station, we saw some stalls. In fact, Alya bought two pairs of shoes there.
After crossing EDSA, we went to the terminal of the shuttles to the Global City. The line in the terminal was long and since it was already past 10pm, there were limited shuttles. That is why, when a shuttle arrived, we were advised to just ride on them even if we would need to stand. According to the driver, it would take long for another shuttle to come.

So, as advised, we get on the shuttle even if it was crowded. We stood during our travel to Taguig but even though it was a bit haggard, we had fun.

When we reached Global City, we went to different shops and we even had some photos taken at the beautiful spots there. We also went to Fully Booked where we spent more time to look at the books and other items.

At past 11, Sir Choy arrived to pick up Alya and Onny while we took a cab back to our office.


Day 3, November 13 (Sunday)

On board

Alya and Onny with their Foster Father

The Creative Team with Alya and Onny

It was the last day of the Homestay program. Pete, Bob, and I waited for Sir Choy who was with Alya and Onny at our office in Makati. When they arrived past 11am, we drove to MMDA Workers’ Inn in Manila, the meeting place for the send off and open ship.

Since there was still an extra space at the back of Sir Choy’s Car, we were able to accommodate one more delegate since we were already going to the Pier 13. Boso, also from Lao PDR and a friend of Onny occupied the space.

At the Pier 13, we saw Fuji Maru, the Ship of the Southeast Asian Youth. After taking photos, the delegates were asked to get on board so they could all leave their things there.

It was almost 2pm when we got on board for the open ship. Through this, we were able to find out how beautiful Fuji Maru is even inside. We were able to see its different facilities.

After the open ship was the closing program of the SSEAYP in the Philippines for this year. Each delegation was presented to the public.

However, unfortunately, we were no longer able to finish the program. Yet in some ways, I think it is still for the good. Surely, if we stayed until the Fuji Maru left, surely, we could have cried.

In fact, even before the program began, I have already seen a lot of people crying most especially the PYs as they said goodbye to their foster families. Most especially, it was never impossible for anyone to be attached to the PYs despite the shortness of the time given for them to stay here.

Of course, saying goodbye to Onny and Alya was not easy at all. We only stayed with them for three days but it was very easy for us to be attached to them. In truth, even up to now, we cannot still move on with the entire experience.

VoiceMaster on TV

As the country's VoiceMaster, it is but inevitable for Pocholo Gonzales to be really in demand in all networks in the Philippines. At the age of 32, still quite young for most people, the VoiceMaster has already appeared in more than 50 television shows nationwide, a true manifestation of how distinguished he is in the world of Voice Acting.

For the VoiceMaster himself, this is but a dream come true. When he was younger, apart from dreaming of his voice being heard on the radio, he also wanted to appear on television. In fact, he still recalls a story from the past when he was interviewed for a particular television show but then, when he watched it, he found out that the part when he appeared was cut. According to him, it was when he told himself that someday, he would appear on TV.

Now, he can already be considered as the voice artist with the most number of TV appearances. Considering that it all started with a dream, it just shows then that dreams do come true. However, of course, it happens with ample amount of hard work--just like what the VoiceMaster himself did.

VoiceMaster on TV

As the country's VoiceMaster, it is but inevitable for Pocholo Gonzales to be really in demand in all networks in the Philippines. At the age of 32, still quite young for most people, the VoiceMaster has already appeared in more than 50 television shows nationwide, a true manifestation of how distinguished he is in the world of Voice Acting.

For the VoiceMaster himself, this is but a dream come true. When he was younger, apart from dreaming of his voice being heard on the radio, he also wanted to appear on television. In fact, he still recalls a story from the past when he was interviewed for a particular television show but then, when he watched it, he found out that the part when he appeared was cut. According to him, it was when he told himself that someday, he would appear on TV.

Now, he can already be considered as the voice artist with the most number of TV appearances. Considering that it all started with a dream, it just shows then that dreams do come true. However, of course, it happens with ample amount of hard work--just like what the VoiceMaster himself did.