The VoiceStory: The VoiceMaster and Lucy Quinto Reflect on the Golden Era of Radio and Voice Acting

 

The VoiceStory: The VoiceMaster and Lucy Quinto Reflect on the Golden Era of Radio and Voice Acting

In the second episode of The VoiceStory, Pocholo De Leon Gonzales, the VoiceMaster of the Philippines, sat down with another living legend of Filipino voice acting—Lucy Quinto. Their conversation was a powerful journey through the history, struggles, and timeless lessons of radio broadcasting and voice performance in the Philippines.

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“Voice acting is not about what you look like—it’s about what you make people feel.” — Lucy Quinto

Lucy Quinto recalled how her career began not in glamorous studios or big-budget productions, but in the raw, demanding world of radio. With no visuals, no special effects, and no second takes, a voice actor had to capture emotion, drama, and authenticity purely through sound.

Sa radio, hindi ka nakikita. Pero kailangan mong ipadama lahat ng emosyon sa boses mo.

Through imagination and pure vocal performance, Lucy brought stories to life for generations of Filipino listeners.

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Training by Fire: Mastery Without Shortcuts

Unlike today's generation with abundant workshops and online tutorials, Lucy Quinto and her peers learned voice acting by trial, by failure, and by relentless practice.

She emphasized the importance of self-discipline, honesty in performance, and lifelong learning:

Hindi puwedeng plastic ang boses. Kailangan totoo. Ramdam mo dapat bago maramdaman ng audience.

Her years of experience in radio drama, scriptwriting, and directing taught her that only authenticity survives in the long run.

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The Evolution of Media, The Endurance of Truth

While acknowledging how media production has changed with modern technology, Quinto pointed out that the essence of great voice acting remains the same.

Technology can add effects. But no machine can replace the honesty of human emotion.

 

She challenged today’s young voice talents to focus less on gadgets and more on the craft, the story, and the audience.

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Beyond Talent: The Role of Commitment

Lucy Quinto revealed that success was never about pure talent. It was about consistency, resilience, and humility.

Madali lang umarte sa simula. Pero ang tanong: tatagal ka ba?

 

She advised aspiring voice artists to treat every project, whether small or grand, with the same level of professionalism and heart. For her, every microphone, every script, every character was an opportunity to serve and to touch lives.

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The True Power of Voice

As the conversation closed, both The VoiceMaster and Lucy Quinto agreed on one timeless truth:

A real voice artist doesn’t just entertain. A real voice artist transforms lives.

The VoiceStory continues to preserve these priceless lessons for the next generation, reminding all creatives that their voice can become their legacy—if used with authenticity, mastery, and heart.

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