Premier Voiceover Artist in Buffalo
Are you in need of a voiceover artist in Buffalo, New York?
As New York’s second-largest city, Buffalo is well-known for hosting its fair share of artistic talent, and voice acting is no exception. Maria Pendolino is a nationally and internationally-renowned award-winning voice actor who just so happens to reside in Buffalo, New York. Additionally, she works every day from her professionally outfitted recording studio in the north towns!
National Commercial Samples from Voiceover Artist in Buffalo, NY!
Glad National Commercial
Xfinity Commercial
Pillsbury National Commercial
Fracture Commercial
Thomas Commercial
Panera Grocery Commercial
Symetra w/Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird
Dannon National Commercial
Hoover National Commercial
Ortho National Commercial
ReBath National Commercial
TheKnot.com Commercial
Monistat National Commercial
The University at Buffalo Commercial
An Accomplished Voice Actor & Local Talent
Maria Pendolino has harbored a passion for acting from a young age. She worked in musical theater, film, and television before falling in love with voice acting. In 2010, she booked her first voiceover reel for Medaille College in Buffalo —even her voice acting career has local roots.
Fast-forward over a decade later, Maria has lent her voice talents to national and global brands. The list goes on: Panera, Pilsbury, Glad, Dannon, KitchenAid, GrubHub, and more. Moreover, Maria works in all genres of voiceover work and is lauded for her friendly, youthful voice that lands nicely with the 18-49 demographic (and beyond).
From Buffalo to Around the World
Gone are the days when voice recordings needed to be produced in a New York City or Los Angeles recording studio. Thanks to technological advancements, it’s possible to create broadcast-quality recordings from a well-appointed home studio. This is precisely what Maria Pendolino does. From her studio in her hometown of Buffalo, Maria provides a wide range of vocal recordings to companies worldwide in the form of:
- Commercials
- Radio Imaging
- e-Learning Courses
- Explainer Videos
- Animation
- Corporate Narration
- Trailers
- And More!
Maria is a two-time recipient of the Voice Arts Awards, a testament to the wide respect her work has received internationally. If you’re looking to hire a voiceover artist in Buffalo, she has an impressive range of professional equipment. She can create high-quality recordings that match the output of any professional studio. Her home studio is equipped with:
- A StudioBricks OnePlus Sound Booth
- Sennheiser MK-416 Condenser Microphone
- Audient id14 Console Mic Preamp
- Neumann TLM-103 Cardioid Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Mogami Gold Cables
- Mac Pro Editing Suite
An Active Part of the Buffalo Voice Over Community
Maria was born and raised in Buffalo and continues to take an active part in her community to this day. She is a proud member of:
- The Buffalo-Niagara chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
- Buffalo chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF)
She was also elected to the board of directors for the Buffalo Broadcasters Association. Maria is also proud to serve as the Vice President and Secretary of the Board of Directors for Alleyway Theatre. This non-profit theatre works to produce new works and serves as an outlet for local Buffalo playwrights and actors. She is also a member of the Rising Champions for Justice, a non-profit junior board focused on supporting the works of the Erie County Volunteer Lawyers Project.
Commercials, Corporate and More!
Maria is well-known for her contributions to a wide range of voice acting genres, including:
Corporate Narration
Corporate narration can include employee training, benefits presentations, and corporate seminars. Maria lends a polished, professional voice to her corporate clients, which can be adapted to fit the needs of every client.
Medical Narration
Medical narration, which includes pharmaceutical advertisements and medical device how-tos. It requires a great degree of accuracy not only in the scripts but in the delivery. Maria uses a calm, explanatory voice that allows listeners to make informed decisions about their health.
Telephone and IVR
Even in the age of smartphones, telephone systems are still a crucial fixture in both private and public institutions. Some of Maria’s most common telephone and IVR voiceovers include on-hold messages, text-to-speech, and voicemail recordings.
Live Announcements
Maria can provide both in-person live announcements as well as pre-recorded voiceovers. She is a popular choice for “voice of God” recordings.
eLearning Videos
In the age of online learning, Maria has lent her voice to many e-learning projects and explainer videos. Additionally, these are some of her favorite videos to do (mostly because she gets to learn a lot of great dinner party facts on the way.
Animation and Character Voices
Most people think of animation and cartoon voiceovers when they hear the term “voice actor.” And, while it is not the only thing that Maria does, she does enjoy providing this classic kind of voiceover.
Maria works in other genres, including TV in-show narration, radio imaging, trailers, and more.
Voiceover Services Made Easy
Long gone are the days of needing to fly out to New York or Los Angeles to work on a voiceover project. Whether you are located in Buffalo or further afield, it’s easy to work with Maria. She works on Eastern Standard Time (EST, GMT-5) but is available for projects that require attention outside of normal business hours. She is happy to offer live remote-directed voiceover sessions on:
- Google Hangouts
- Skype
- WebEx
- Zoom
- Phone Patch
- ipDTL
- ISDN
- SourceConnect
- Teams
Maria is also on the call-in list at all of the local recording studios like Propellerhead Media, Chameleon Communications and Crosswater Digital Media. As a self-employed professional, she can complete projects on short notice and work with awkward deadlines. Don’t be afraid to get in touch, even if your project is on a tight deadline. Chances are that Maria can work something out for you.
If you’re on the hunt for a WNY (Western New York) voiceover artist, Maria Pendolino would love to hear from you. Get in touch today to discuss your project needs.