Gina Scarpa: The Voice Behind Your Favorite Characters and Brands

A Journey from Radio to Voice Acting Excellence

With a warm and relatable tone, Gina Scarpa has spent over a decade captivating audiences as a professional voice-over artist. Her journey from the bustling world of radio to the dynamic realm of voice acting is nothing short of inspiring. Gina’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of creative fulfillment.

From Radio Waves to Voice Waves

Gina’s career began at the young age of 19 at KC101 in New Haven, Connecticut. Her early start in radio set the stage for a decade-long stint on air at major stations, including WPLR and Radio 104 in Connecticut and K104 in New York. During her time in radio, Gina honed her skills by voicing and producing commercials, hosting live events, and interviewing popular musical artists. Her vibrant presence and engaging personality quickly made her a beloved figure in the industry.

Transition to Entertainment Reporting

Following her successful radio career, Gina turned her attention to entertainment reporting. She became the Editor-In-Chief at RealityWanted and That’s Your Reality, where she hosted a successful podcast and interviewed television personalities daily. This phase of her career further showcased her versatility and ability to connect with audiences across different media platforms.

Mastering the Art of Voice Acting

Gina’s transition to voice acting was a natural progression. She has voiced national TV and radio commercials, video game characters, and corporate content for some of the biggest brands in the country. Her broadcast-quality studio sound and fast response time have made her a go-to talent for clients like Nintendo, Hungryroot, Cinnabon, VistaPrint, Clorox, Snapple, and Uber.

Gina’s voice has brought life to various characters and narratives, earning her the 2023 One Voice Awards for Best Performance in a Video Game for her role as Sara Kaasen in “The Walking Dead: Last Mile.” She was also nominated for Best Performance in a Radio Ad and Female Voiceover Artist of the Year.

Founding Positive Voices Studio

In addition to her voice acting career, Gina is the proud founder, owner, and Creative Director of Positive Voices Studio. The studio provides coaching and educational programming for children, teens, and rising adult voice actors. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of voice talent reflects her passion for the industry and dedication to giving back.

Gina’s experience as the former Education Director of a nonprofit theater, where she created and oversaw performance programs for thousands of kids and teens, further solidifies her role as an influential educator. She was named the 2019 ACE Educator of the Year by the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County in Connecticut, recognizing her outstanding contributions to arts education.

DC Fires James Gunn, Zelda Earns 10 Rupees, WoW Is Forever – Geek Freaks

James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the heads of DC Studios, and Frank and Squeaks process the news minutes after it broke. Frank calls it a firing, ties it to Skydance taking over Warner Bros., and walks through what he knows about incoming boss Jeremy Latcham, the former Marvel producer behind Iron Man, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Squeaks is angry about losing a plan he thought was working after Superman and Lanterns, and both wonder what happens to Batman and The Brave and the Bold. Frank spends the rest of Headlines hunting for silver linings in Skydance's 30-movies-a-year mandate, including Francis Galluppi's new Constantine movie, Danny McBride directing Bradley Cooper as Duke in G.I. Joe, and the 1955 Stranger Things prequel Other Worlds. Then Squeaks reviews the new Ocarina of Time and Frank reviews World of Warcraft Forever as an undead paladin. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Network Updates 1:56 James Gunn and Peter Safran Out at DC Studios 13:28 Francis Galluppi's New Constantine Movie 15:24 Danny McBride's G.I. Joe and Skydance's Movie Plan 19:45 Stranger Things Prequel Other Worlds and Welcome to Derry 24:35 Squeaks Reviews Zelda: Ocarina of Time 34:40 Frank Reviews World of Warcraft Forever 43:26 Network Roundup and Picks of the Week Key takeaways Deadline reported in October that David Ellison met with Gunn and Safran and planned to keep them in charge after the merger. Frank reads the reversal as a new owner with a different vision, and thinks it is a bad call this early in phase one. Gunn is still finishing Man of Tomorrow with Safran producing. The rest of the slate is a question mark, including Dynamic Duo and its unusual animation style. Frank expects safer, cheaper, faster DC movies under the new regime, which he thinks brings Hal Jordan back to life and gets a Flash on screen sooner. Squeaks hopes Latcham keeps Gunn's plan and only tweaks it. For G.I. Joe, Frank predicts a solid mid-budget action movie in the vein of The A-Team, worth a matinee and not much riskier than that. Squeaks gives Ocarina of Time 10 out of 10 rupees. The combat is unchanged, Link can jump on his own now, dungeons are color coded and easier to read, and Princess Ruto finally stays where you put her in Jabu-Jabu's Belly. Frank gives WoW Forever 9 out of 10 Doomhammers. Combat is slower, you can play without a build guide open, and strangers keep grouping up for quests. He docks a point for no Looking for Group and weak dungeon XP, which Blizzard buffed that morning. Quotes "James Gunn and Peter Safran just got fired. I'm using the term fired because there's no way it wasn't fired." (Frank) "We got to build something to get to that Infinity War, Endgame. Like, come on, man." (Squeaks) "Killing off Hal Jordan in the show was very risky. And that's not what you do to make money." (Frank) "I think this is how a game honors a legendary game from the past." (Squeaks) "That's how devoted you are to your religion, is that you'll embrace the pain to cure the wounds caused by Arthas." (Frank) Source All news discussed in this episode comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Subscribe, rate, and share Follow or subscribe to Geek Freaks, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and send this one to the friend who was counting on Gunn's DCU plan making it past chapter one. Tag your reactions with #GeekFreaksPodcast. Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Instagram and TikTok: @GeekFreaksPodcast Twitter: @GeekFreaksPod Listener questions Who should play Constantine now that a new movie is in the works? Are you leveling in WoW Forever or still lost in Hyrule? Send your questions, reactions, and topic ideas to thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com and we may read them on a future episode.

Insights from the Geek Freaks Podcast Interview

In a recent episode of Geek Freaks, Frank sat down with Gina Scarpa to discuss her remarkable journey. Here are some key highlights from their conversation:

Early Career and Transition: Gina shared her experiences starting in radio at KC101 and her journey to becoming a successful voice actor. She emphasized the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry.
Challenges and Triumphs: Gina discussed the challenges she faced, particularly the competitive nature of voice acting, and how her passion and dedication helped her overcome them.
Positive Voices Studio: Gina talked about the inception of Positive Voices Studio and its mission to provide opportunities and training for aspiring voice actors.
Favorite Roles: She revealed her favorite roles, including her award-winning performance as Sara Kaasen in “The Walking Dead: Last Mile.”
Balancing Career and Personal Life: Gina shared insights into how she balances her multifaceted career and personal life, highlighting the importance of passion and perseverance.

Gina Scarpa’s journey from radio to voice acting is a testament to her talent, hard work, and unwavering dedication. Her ability to connect with audiences, whether through the airwaves or behind the microphone, is truly remarkable. As she continues to lend her voice to exciting projects and mentor the next generation of voice actors, Gina’s impact on the industry remains profound.

For more insights and to hear the full conversation with Gina Scarpa, tune in to the latest episode of Geek Freaks Podcast.

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