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Afrikaans Voice Actor Marinda B.

Marinda B.

Afrikaans
,
English (South African)
South Africa

Native Voice Samples

Commercial Demo
Corporate Videos
IVR
Animation
Others
Commercial Demo
Corporate Videos
Promos
IVR

Overview

I am a bilingual native speaker of Afrikaans and have a very neutral English accent. I am also experienced in the British voice over industry, as I spent 8 years living and working in London before moving back to South Africa. I am now based in Centurion, Gauteng, working from my home recording studio.

Experience

I have 20 years of professional voice over experience, 8 of which was spent living and working in the UK.

Credentials

I hold a Performing Arts Degree and love stretching my acting muscles in the booth. I also trained at The Actor’s centre and did an Advanced Acting for Radio course in London.

Companies I have voiced for

My clients range from companies requiring a narrator for their latest corporate video, e-Learning and CD Rom training projects to international broadcasters like the BBC and CNN Africa, voicing audio books and documentaries. I have also done radio commercials, ADR for film, TV continuity and promos for Hallmark Entertainment and Channel 4 UK during the Big Brother time slot.
Below are some testimonials from happy clients.
“Working with Marinda could not have been better. I contacted her as I was having difficulty finding a female South African voice over artist and she was a dream come true! She helped us out with the record, but also put us in touch with others in her network to help out with our other project requirements. The read was spot on, no re-takes needed and the quality was perfect!” Helen Routledge – Head of Design and Production at Totem Learning Ltd – London
“Marinda did voice over work for me on a kiddies mobile application in both afrikaans and english. Her work was concise, well organised, well adjusted for the target audience and the delivery time were impressive.” Carine van Zyl – iOS Contractor – South Africa
“Marinda completed a medical voiceover for me in very quick time, with a great studio and always kept in touch. A fantastic voice artist who is flexible and keen – highly recommended!” Emily Jardine – Project Manager at Matinee Sound & Vision Ltd – United Kingdom
“I came across Marinda when I was looking for a South African woman to read a short story for broadcast on the BBC World Service. I really enjoyed working with Marinda. She was a true professional, turning up on time and fully prepared… she was absolutely superb and the broadcast sounded lovely. She really got to grips with a quite complex story in no time at all and got the hang of performing for radio very quickly. She needed very little direction from myself but the advice I gave her she listened to and acted upon accordingly. I highly recommend her work.” Penny Dale – Producer at BBC Worldwide Service
“ During the course we did together – Radio work / Voice Over – it was immediately apparent that Marinda had experience in this field. She had a good control of her voice, a very professional approach and we were all impressed by her command of Afrikaans. While Marinda is very focused and expects the best of herself, she is also warm, fun and a pleasure to work with in a studio.” Charlotte B – Freelance Performing Artist -UK

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Member Since

August 2017

Completed Jobs

0

Last Active

2 years ago

Avg. Response Time

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Location

South Africa

Languages

Afrikaans
,
English (South African)

Voice Ages

Young Adult
,
Middle-Aged

Specialized in Categories

Narration
,
E-learning
,
Corporate Videos
,
Promos
,
Documentaries
,
IVR
,
Movie Trailers

Styles

Hire Marinda for your Project Today!

1. Click the “Get my quote now” button on the top right.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to get Marinda’s proposal to your inbox.
3. Review and approve Marinda’s quote and fund the project.
4. Once the project is complete to your satisfaction, simply release your payment to Marinda and rate the work.

FAQ

Question: How much does it cost to book this voice actor?

Every voice actor sets their own rate. All of our talents are pros, but the cost can vary depending on their experience and skill level.

Generally speaking, voice over rates depend on:

  • Will the voice over be for broadcast and paid ads, or organic, non-promotional use?
  • The length of the script (word count).
  • Do you need the voice over fully edited and production-ready, or just the raw audio?
  • Do you want to direct the voice artist in real-time, or can they record independently?

Many of our voice actors follow our pricing schedule, but you’ll find that rates are negotiable, so if you let them know what you can afford, there’s a good chance they’ll accommodate you!

 

Question: How quickly can I receive the voice recording?

Every voice talent works to get your recording back as quickly as possible. Turnaround time often depends on:

  • The talent’s availability and workload.
  • How long the script is.
  • Whether there are technical or difficult-to-pronounce words in the text.

The sooner you hire, the faster you’ll get it! Some offer a 3-hour turnaround for urgent requests.

To get quotes quickly, we suggest posting a project or getting quotes from 15-20 voice actors who might be a great fit for your project.

The more you choose, the faster you’ll get quotes in your inbox.

Question: Where does the voice actor record my script?

All our voice actors record in their professional broadcast-quality home studios using high-end microphones.

We pre-screen each individual voice talent to make sure they can produce audio that is 100% pristine!

Since they will be representing your brand, the sound quality directly impacts your business’s image—so you deserve the best, especially for recordings meant to last for years!

Question: Can the voice actor record my script to help me make a decision?

Yes!

When filling out the quote request, you’ll have the option to upload or paste your script.

This will trigger an option to ask the voice actor to record a part of it, so you can get a feel for the final delivery:

 

Voice Crafters' quote form - request an audition

 

Question: Can I listen in and direct the voice actor during the recording in real-time?

Yes!

Once the project is funded, you can schedule the session with the voice actor and offer real-time direction, so you get your voice recording exactly how you want it!

Question: What if I need to make some fixes or add changes in the script?

In most cases, voice actors won’t charge for pickups if they make a mistake. Small script changes after the recording may also be free, as long as they’re reasonable and not major.

Just keep in mind that each actor has their own policy, so it’s best to clarify this upfront.

Question: What if I need an additional recording after the project has been completed?

If you need another script recorded for a completed project, you can agree on a price with the voice actor and then click the “Add more funds” option under their proposal:

Button to add funds after the project has been completed

 

This option is also available mid-project if the scope changes and you need additional recordings before releasing your payment to the voice actor:

Button to add funds during the project

Question: Can the voice talent split the recording into separate files or sync it with my video?

In most cases, the voice actor can split the recording into separate files and deliver them in formats like WAV, AIF, mp3, or others.

They should also be able to sync their voice to your video.

If not, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll gladly assist!

Question: Can I get help with adding background music and mixing it with the voice-over?

Absolutely!

We have our very own royalty-free music catalog you can use to find the perfect piece of music for your project.

Once you buy music from our site, we can professionally mix it with your voice-over and even sync it with your video, so you’ll get the final product without having to ask your video editor.

Get in touch with us, tell us what you need, and we’ll be happy to take care of it.

Question: Do I get full rights to the voice recording? What’s the licensing agreement like?

Non-broadcast voice-overs, such as phone messages, YouTube clips, e-learning, audiobooks, and personal projects, typically come with a buyout in perpetuity.

This means you own the recording for any non-promotional use forever, with no extra fees.

Broadcast recordings, and/or ones used in paid advertising for TV, radio, or internet commercials, are licensed for a specific time period starting from when they’re first used, as defined in your quote request.

The usage time will be noted in your invoice.

Got more questions? Get all the answers here!