Thelma was discovered as a VO in 1989 when a talent scout walked into 99.5RT and recorded voice samples of the on-air staff. Soon after, Thelma was recording her first TV commercial for Energizer Batteries. Thelma went on to establish herself as highly-sought voiceover for products represented by major Philippine advertising agencies, McCann Worldwide, Ogilvy and Mather, BBDO Guerrero, Ace Saatchi and Saatchi, and Lowe, among others. She debuted the signature tag line for Axe—”Axe, because first impressions last”—when the men’s deo cologne hit Philippine shores.
Her eighteen year career spanned an eclectic mix of radio imaging, character voices, straight announcing, live events, and audiobooks.
At three different times in her career, Thelma was the signature marketing voice for major Philippine TV networks, GMA, Studio 23, and QTV.
Since returning to the U.S. in 2007, Thelma’s VO career has been on hold.
To get her foot in the door, she’s willing to work for free.
You can also find her on Voices.com.
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