My first encounter with a voice-over professional in Chicago, IL came with a warning: ‘You’re a broadcaster? It can limit you in the U.S. voice-over market. Broadcasters usually have a newsy style, which isn’t always appreciated.’ I knew my voice had more to offer. I needed a demo that showcased the full range of my voice. Enter casting director Nancy Wolfson in Los Angeles, Ca. Together, we created a voice reel that opened new doors.
After moving to LA, I recorded both from home and in studios, creating original animation roles, dubbing cartoon series, and voicing documentaries and TV shows including several episodes of Fashion Police at the Grammy Awards as the German voice for Kelly Osbourne and Joan Rivers. A former colleague from a Berlin radio station immediately recognized my voice in a spot for Etihad Airways. Over the years, I voiced videos for MSN Germany from celebrity updates to exciting tech trends. Animated content and dubbing are also part of my repertoire. "People will never forget how you made them feel," the author Maya Angelou once said. Indeed, and he who has mastered a versatile voice can convey professional neutrality or let the full spectrum of emotions flow like notes on a scale.
After returning to Europe, I initially worked as a news presenter and editor in Berlin and wrote articles for daily newspapers and magazines. Currently, I mainly do voice-over work for television programs.
The voice of "The Earth Mother"
Grounded & Authentic: Radiates stability and honesty. Gentle Authority: Confidence. Inviting & Approachable: "Connects" with people.
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Her voice evokes the archetype of the Earth Mother: grounded and authentic.
Nancy Wolfson
Braintracks Audio Los Angeles, CA
Nela is one of the most trusted voices at our TV news station. Her voice-over work is consistently distinguished by precise pronunciation, clear diction, and measured emphasis.
Lena Roche Bureau Chief
Euronews Germany Berlin
She has an outstanding and highly versatile voice.
Normen Sträche Director of Programming
Radio B2 GmbH Berlin
With her outstanding hosting skills, she could always be relied on as a presenter and consistently delivered excellent results.
Kai Fischer CEO
Berliner Rundfunk Berlin
With her outstanding and expressive voice, combined with a very personal hosting style, she was able to give her show a distinctive identity.
Gerd Penninger CEO
Radio Gong Regensburg
In hiring her, I knew I had someone special but, when she came aboard, she not only exceeded the expectations of the role, she elevated the entire product with a level of professionalism and deep understanding of the marketplace. Her German fluency became a secondary need as she seamlessly integrated US and German content knowledge and language needs.