Daryl Missen November 20, 2012

Profile of a Pro VoiceOver: Abbe Holmes

You might not know Abbe personally, however you will know her voice.

A regular voice for companies such as Nivea, Myer, Jenny Craig, Snooze, Ambi Pur, Forty Winks, Sportsgirl, the NAB phone banking system, Spotlight, Retravision and countless others. Abbe has notched up 25 years as a professional voice.

She can sound like the girl next door, your best friend, your best friend’s little sister, big sister, her mother and her Nanna …

One of the great voice talents of this country, Daryl Missen grabbed some time with Abbe in between recording studios to find out a little more about Abbe the Voiceover and Voice Coach.

Daryl: For those who don’t know you Abbe, tell us about how you got started in doing voice overs?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe1.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: A woman never tells her age, however you have been a professional fulltime voice for sometime. Can you give us a picture of the industry in the 80’s and 90’s?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe2.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: What do you love most about V.O’s?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe3.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: Is there a particular style or favourite character you like to portray in your VO work?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe4.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: You now teach and coach Voice over. Tell us how that came about?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe5.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: How has mentoring voice talent evolved for you?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe6.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: What tips do you have for people wanting to break into voiceover?

https://radiotoday.com.au/music/Abbe7.mp3
or hear it here

Daryl: Apart from being a superb voice talent, you have also given so much of your time and wisdom back. Where do you see the industry in the future?