What is the best thing that I love about my work?

I deeply love the idea of being part of something greater than myself, of lending my voice to messages that connect people, that carry meaning and resonate. Today, I am finalizing my showreel with a strong desire to build a portfolio that truly reflects who I am. I take great pleasure in imagining original projects that I create from start to finish: writing the script, defining artistic direction, recording, shaping the sound, and bringing the whole piece to life. Creating in this way allows me to fully express my creativity and leave a genuine personal imprint on what I produce. What I also deeply enjoy is the diversity of my work and the range of formats I explore: advertising, documentary narration, audio fiction, video games, and corporate projects. Each format calls for a different energy and intentions, to persuade, explain, narrate, or move an audience, and it is this constant shift that truly stimulates me. As a self-taught artist, I enthusiastically pursue continuous training in vocal technique, performance, sound design, and visual creation, enabling me to carry projects through from beginning to end. Being a freelance voice-over artist also means being a solopreneur, and this versatility, balancing creativity, technical skills, and management, is an essential part of what I find most fulfilling in my daily work.

What is my idea of happiness?

For me, happiness is a living balance between love, health, and inner freedom. It means feeling safe with the people I love, while staying true to who I am. It is having a daily life in which I can create, learn, and feel that I am growing.

What is my greatest fear?

My greatest fear is allowing doubt and fear of judgment to hold me back. It is not daring to try, and later regretting that I didn’t fully give myself the chance.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

I think it is my perfectionism. My mind works very fast, I have many ideas, and I tend to want to refine what I create as much as possible before delivering it. Over time, I am learning to turn this high standard into a strength, by paying close attention to meaning, detail, and the overall quality of my work.

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire?

That’s a difficult question. I could make a very long list, but I’ll try to keep it at a reasonable length. I am first and foremost inspired by artists whose voices stand the test of time with accuracy, generosity, and sincerity, such as Françoise Cadol and Estelle Hubert, whose work has accompanied me for many years. Pierre Maubouché is, to me, an essential reference among French male voices, thanks to the richness of his career, the diversity of his projects, and the strength of his vocal identity. I also have great admiration for the professionals that I’ve had the chance to train with ; Nathalie Caso, Justine Hostekint, Élise Gamet, Hyppolite Audouy, and Alexandre Donders, all deeply committed to their craft and to passing on their expertise. My greatest professional crush, however, is Laurent Pasquier, whom I find deeply inspiring: his talent, energy, versatility, and the very embodied way he approaches everything he does truly fascinates me. In dubbing, performers such as Richard Darbois, Adeline Chetail, Anatole de Bodinat, Alexis Victor, and Maïk Darah impress me with their subtlety and sense of performance. I also take great pleasure in listening to voices such as Yoann Sover, Constantin Pappas, Kelly Marot, Céline Monsarrat, Jessica Monceau, and Jean-Pierre Michaël, all of whom bring great accuracy and depth to a wide range of very different roles.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?

What I like least about my work is its instability and the often invisible side of it, everything that happens behind the scenes. Prospecting, waiting for responses, or dealing with silence can sometimes be challenging or frustrating. Today, in a context where costs are often being reduced, the work of voice actors is sometimes undervalued. Yet behind a single performance lies a much broader reality: preparation time, hours spent in the studio, equipment, ongoing training, as well as the costs and responsibilities that come with being self-employed. Ensuring fair rates therefore remains a real challenge, even though it is simply about being able to pursue this profession seriously, respectfully, and under sustainable conditions.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?

Today, within the cocoon that is my home studio, I am building my path step by step. I don’t see happiness as a destination to reach, but as a journey to grow through. I place great value on small victories: completing a first project, signing a first contract, or launching my website. Building that website was a real job in itself — not necessarily complex in a technical sense, but a profession that requires juggling many different aspects and skills. I invested a great deal of time and energy into it, and I am genuinely proud of the result. Each of these steps matters, because they reflect tangible progress and give meaning to the journey.

If I could, what would I change about myself?

I would like to learn to listen to my body better when I’m working. I can easily lose track of time, sometimes to the point of forgetting to eat or drink. Taking better care of myself on a daily basis is a balance I am still working on building.

What is my greatest achievement in work?

Having the courage to take the leap and change paths. Choosing a passion-driven career and following what truly felt meaningful to me, despite doubts and fears. Today, I work in a field that reflects who I am, and I have the privilege of interacting with people I used to admire and followed from afar for many years, something I feel deeply proud and grateful for.

Where would I most like to live?

In Spain. I’m drawn to the warmth, the sunshine, and above all the closeness to the sea, probably an echo of my Breton roots. The sound of the language, the richness of the cultural heritage, and the overall way of life deeply resonate with me.

What is my most treasured possession?

An inherited piece of jewelry. For their golden wedding anniversary, my grandfather gave my grandmother a beautiful pendant, which I now cherish and wear every day, in memory of them and of their love.

What is my most marked characteristic?

My perspective, in both a literal and a deeper sense. There is first my blue-green gaze, often perceived as atypical and probably the feature people notice most easily about me. But there is also my inner perspective: the way I see, understand, and interpret the world, and how I engage with it. It is a point of view often described as singular by those around me, shaped by imagination, sensitivity, and a different way of thinking, which in turn defines what I create and how I bring it into the world.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?

I now live in the countryside, in a small village, after moving through several cities during my student years. Saint-Pol-de-Léon, in Brittany in France, is the town where I grew up, by the sea. There is a place there that lives deeply within me: Sainte-Anne Islet, a lush peninsula between parks, beaches, and an open horizon. I go there when I feel full of energy and the sun is shining, but also when I feel low, because the sea has always known how to comfort me. I’ve experienced moments of joy there, watched storms unfold, celebrated, and gathered countless memories. Being there means reconnecting with parts of myself, and feeling the presence of loved ones through the landscape.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city?

I lived in Brest for several years, and I loved going to Marcelle & Morris, a burger bistro located on the commercial harbor. It was a warm, welcoming place with a real atmosphere, somewhere I enjoyed both relaxing and sharing moments with friends. It’s also the first place my fiancé took me to on our first date.

What books influenced my life and how?

I have been deeply influenced by the works of Pierre Bottero, particularly the Ewilan saga, Le Pacte des Marchombres, and L’Autre. These stories share a common vision: characters who feel out of place in their original world and are called to discover who they are and where they belong, through quests that closely intertwine personal identity and collective responsibility. Bottero’s universe explores sensitivity, imagination, and inner life with great subtlety, not as weaknesses but as profound forces capable of transforming reality. Difference is always meaningful there, and individual journeys are part of broader stakes that go far beyond the characters themselves. Other works influenced me for their more social and political perspectives, such as Les Liaisons dangereuses and L’École des femmes, which show how language can become an instrument of power rather than truth and question mechanisms of control and social masks. During my teenage years, Trois mètres au-dessus du ciel was a true favorite, an intense story that made me deeply emotional and led me to question love, passion, and the choices we make when everything feels absolute. Later on, L’Amie prodigieuse resonated with me for the way it explores relationships, moral choices, and the construction of the self over time. Among more contemporary readings, NeuroTribes strikes me as an important book that deserves to be read by as many people as possible, as it encourages us to better understand one another and recognize that neurodiversity is neither a pathology nor an anomaly, but a human variation. Looking back, I find it quite amusing to realize that my very first literary crush, Elmer l’éléphant, already spoke, in a very simple way, about difference, identity, and one’s place in the world.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

“Now We Are Free,” by Lisa Gerrard, Gavin Greenaway, and the Lyndhurst Orchestra, from Gladiator. I was overwhelmed with emotion from the very first listen. I was eight or nine years old, and my stepfather was an absolute fan of the film Gladiator. It still moves me just as deeply today.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction?

When I first discovered Camille, I was immediately captivated; there was an instinctive connection. Her journey is built around a foundational duality: Camille gradually discovers that she is Ewilan and that she comes from another world, finally giving meaning to the sense of displacement and non-belonging she has felt all her life. This revelation opens a foundational quest, one that contains several others: a search for answers in an unfamiliar world, but also an identity quest, tied both to her origins and to the intimate discovery of who she truly is. Added to this is an immense responsibility — that of carrying the fate of an entire empire on her shoulders. What makes this character so powerful for me is her personality, her intelligence, and her sensitivity. Her path is not one of immediate assertion, but of gradual transformation: she goes through trials that weaken her as much as they build her. Her initiatory journey is as beautiful as it is painful; the obstacles she faces wound her even as they shape and reveal her. Camille embodies a potential that can only unfold by breaking free from a constraining framework, revealing how certain qualities can remain invisible as long as the context does not allow them to exist fully. Her strength is born from the path she has traveled, from the self-knowledge forged through experience, and from the moment she finally allows herself to be fully who she is.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?

My loved ones

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime?

I immensely enjoyed Raya and the Last Dragon. I’m very sensitive to aesthetics, and I found the film visually stunning, the artwork is beautiful and the environments are truly breathtaking. Beyond its visual beauty, what stayed with me most were the characters and the deeply human themes it explores. Raya is a heroine driven by determination, solitude, and guilt. Sisu is fresh and radiant, funny and naïve, and embodies a gentle form of courage rooted in trust and generosity. The film speaks about collective wounds, the difficulty of rebuilding connection, and the necessity of learning to trust again. It reminds us that strength does not always lie in control or confrontation, but sometimes in cooperation, vulnerability, and letting go. It is a story that deeply moves me, both on a human and artistic level, and one that resonates strongly with my sensitivity and my work as a voice-over artist.

What role play stories in my life and work?

Stories play a central role in my life. They have been with me since childhood and help me understand the world, others, and myself. They give shape and meaning to emotions, experiences, and questions that can sometimes be difficult to express otherwise. In my work, they are a driving force: storytelling, transmission, and emotional connection are at the core of what I do. Bringing a story to life through voice creates an invisible yet powerful bond with listeners, offering space for emotion, reflection, and resonance. Stories have a unique ability to connect, transform, and sometimes even heal, and that is precisely what gives meaning to my work.

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me?

This phrase resonates deeply with me, almost literally, since storytelling is my profession. Beyond the metaphor, it was through my work that I truly became aware of the power I have over my own life and story. Being a narrator means understanding that perspective matters, that the way a story is told can change its meaning, its impact, and sometimes even its outcome. This realization helped me take ownership of my own path, make more conscious choices, and allow myself to write a story that truly reflects who I am.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?

My partner, he’s the reason everything started. I wanted to introduce him to Pierre Bottero’s novels, but since reading in French was too demanding for him, he asked if I could read them out loud. I did, he loved it, and little by little it led him to become a heavy listener of audiobooks. When he later discovered that some platforms were looking for narrators, he was the one who told me: “Go for it.”

Which people or companies would I like to work with ?

I would love to work with Blynd on immersive audio fiction projects that leave space for emotion and imagination. Studios such as Studio Anatole, France Culture, ARTE Radio, and Radio France Studios represent demanding, narrative-driven environments in which I naturally see myself evolving. In video games, working with Sandfall Interactive would be a true dream: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is, in my view, a project of great artistic scope, visually striking, intelligent, narratively powerful, and musically moving, and I would love to lend my voice to a universe of this quality. Collaborating with Riot Games would be just as exciting, and bringing a League of Legends champion to life in the French version would be a true dream as both a gamer and a voice actress. Finally, I discovered Maison Francis Kurkdjian through its exhibition Perfume, Sculpture of the Invisible; its approach to fragrance as an artistic and sensory experience deeply resonated with me, and the idea of letting my voice dialogue with the sensitive and poetic universe of this house truly appeals to me.

What project am I looking forward to work on?

The project I am most looking forward to working on is one that has a real impact. I don’t yet know whether it will take the form of a project related to health, prevention, education or creation, but I want it to make a genuine difference for someone. A project that resonates, helps, sheds light, even on a small scale, and that you can look back on and say truly mattered.

Where can you see me or my work?

I am a French voice-over artist based in France, working from my professional home studio, and I am open to international collaborations. You can find my work on my website, http://www.calliehope-voixoff.com, as well as on my professional social media channels, including LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. You can listen to my 2025 Medley demo here to get a quick overview of my recent work: https://youtu.be/EPqCrs5TPtM si=xYiLjxf_pXuN_pvi

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?

“Passion Never Retires” means to me that passion never truly fades. It may seem dormant at times, like a flame reduced to embers, but all it takes is a breath of air, a meeting, an emotion, a project, to ignite it again. It feeds on everything we absorb, images, sounds, scents, sensations, it moves, transforms and circulates. One person’s passion can spark another’s, in a living chain of shared inspiration. I have always carried a deep passion for the voice, present since childhood, even though my path led me through many different experiences. Today, returning to that passion and making it my profession gives this phrase its full meaning: what truly drives us always finds its way back to us, and keeps growing as long as we nurture it.

Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story?

I would love to highlight a mix of artists, creators, and storytellers whose work genuinely inspires me and who each have a strong, singular voice. That includes Alexandre Damiani, a voice coach, speaker, and trainer whose approach to voice and expression is both grounded and inspiring; Juliette Dargand, the creator and narrator of Rencontres Surnaturelles, whose audio fiction work is deeply immersive and imaginative; and Julien Chaudet, video game developer and founder of Futurtech Studio. I would also love to mention Lorien Testard, composer of Clair Obscur, whose music plays a powerful narrative role; Slimane Yefsah, an actor with a strong and sensitive presence; and Enora Hope, an independent filmmaker whose self-made, hands-on approach to cinema is incredibly inspiring.

From the world of voice and music, I would love to highlight Kaycie Chase and Alexiane Broque, both actresses and singers with distinctive artistic identities, as well as Dorothée Pousséo, whose work I’ve admired for years. As a small international wildcard, Maya Hawke could also be an interesting profile to invite, as her career bridges acting, music, and personal artistic expression in a very authentic way.

How can you contact me?

I can be reached by email at contact@calliehope-voixoff.com, or through my social media channels. I can also be contacted by phone, +33 6 80 83 62 58, but please leave a message, when I’m in the studio, my phone is of course turned off.