Episode 287: Asia Mattu

Asia Mattu is a dynamic voice actor with an eclectic mix of credits to her name, including Rocky in Super Monsters, Rugo in Gigantosaurus, Aurora in My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever, and Par-Nani in Deepa & Anoop, for which she was nominated for a Leo Award AND a UBCP/ACTRA Award. It’s a stunning filmography for a kid from Ladner who grew up loving Robin Williams’ performance in Disney’s Aladdin and now gets to voice prehistoric animals, monsters, sea creatures, dinosaurs, grannies, and a veritable parade of fun characters. In this light-hearted and fascinating interview, Asia talks about her award-nominated role in Deepa & Anoop, the threat of AI, and what a lot of A-listers don’t understand about voice acting. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA