Meet Rebecca Chiara Marano | Voice Over Talent

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rebecca Chiara Marano and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rebecca Chiara, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
This is such an important question for anyone who wants to pursue a career in entertainment! Considering success in this industry (and especially voice over) is often not linear, it can be hard to know if you’re improving or if you’re ever going to meet your goals. It’s important to remember that success is a combination of hard work and LUCK. So sometimes it may feel like you’re hitting a wall. Therefore, with all that in mind, I think the most important factor is whether you’re enjoying the process. There will be hard times and moments when you feel like you’re not getting anywhere. There will be times when you start comparing your success to that of others. However, even if the road is arduous, as long as you’re enjoying the journey, that’s what matters most. And if you enjoy what you do, you’ll be able to work around it and find excitement in the little things. You don’t have to be a full-time voice talent booking a bunch of lead roles in order to be successful. Sometimes just doing small roles here and there while also working a 9-5 is perfect for some people. So when would I say it’s time to give up? When you find that you’re not enjoying the work anymore. Because why put yourself through such a complicated industry if you’re not even having fun?

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
So I work as a full-time voice talent and my voice can be heard for well-known brands in commercials, AAA video games, television shows on streaming platforms like Netflix, telephone hold music, or maybe even your online math textbook! I’m very proud of the work that I do as it’s something I really enjoy doing and I know I’ve come a long way since I started. It definitely wasn’t easy (though I don’t know if anyone who considers themselves an artist would say their path was easy, haha). Not only do you have to take that first leap of faith to pursue such a risky career, but then you have to build your business from the ground up. And this doesn’t just mean acting skills, but also business skills like marketing, economics, website-building, networking, etc. It can be really overwhelming and hard to figure out at first. That being said, I think the best way to get through all this is by taking classes from people who have been there themselves or by getting personalized help from others who are willing to lend you a hand.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Honestly, I’m very much a self-proclaimed “indoor cat,” so I don’t explore the city all that much. However, there are a few places that I definitely recommend. I’m currently located in Dallas and one of my favorite activities is escape rooms. There’s a really cool place called Labyrinth Reality Games which is basically a huge building with mini escape rooms. There are a bunch to go through and they range from easy to difficult, with some requiring more brainpower and others more brawn. Then when it comes to food, I’d either recommend the Korean shopping district in Carrollton or the Japanese shopping district in Plano for great Korean BBQ or ramen restaurants.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Oh 100% There’s no better feeling than knowing you have a group of people cheering you on throughout your journey. I’m very fortunate that I have some friends who are major cheerleaders whenever I get cast in a project. And even though it’s important not to seek external validation if you want a career in entertainment, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t feel amazing knowing there are people who are just as happy whenever I succeed. I’m also very fortunate that my family is now on board with my choice to pursue such a risky career. For a while, they were very concerned because they wanted me to pursue a career in medicine, but now that they recognize the hard work I’ve put into building my business and the lengths that I go to, I’m grateful that they support my career. And last, but not least, I’m very appreciative of all the coaches, instructors, and directors who have taken a chance on me. No one gets better on their own. It takes a lot of talented, patient, and kind-hearted individuals to help others grow.

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Yolanda Perez Photography LLC