Wednesday, March 23, 2005

   Interveiw with Vic Mignogna (Voice of Dark from DNAngel)
Found this interveiw with the voice of Dark for you DNAngel lovers^-^

---Vic Mignogna

Roles:
Broly (Dragonball Z)
Edward Elric (Full Metal Alchemist)
Jabu (Saint Seiya)
Phantom Dark (DNAngel)
Shingo Hirota (Aquarian Age)
Tatsunosuke (Peacemaker)


Website: www.VicsWorld.net



1. First off, what are you working on currently?
I am currently working on Fullmetal Alchemist, St. Seiya, Peacemaker, Gravion, Wandabe Style, and I have completed several that are not on the shelves yet.

2. What is your favorite anime?
My favorite anime? That is a hard one! I LOVE Fullmetal Alchemist, DN Angel, Generator Gawl, Princess Nine, more and more... :)

3. Other than yourself, who are your favorite voice actors?
I love Monica Rial's work...and we have been friends and actors for a long time. Luci Christian is very good too. I like Michael Sinternicolas as well. There are alot of talented people out there!

4. How and when did you get started in voice acting?
About five years ago I was working on a video project with a friend who was doing some voice work for a very small company here in Houston called ADV Films. I auditioned, got cast in a series called Streetfighter II as Vega. Then I got cast again, and then again, and then again, etc. It's not a very exciting story, but that's the way it happened :)

5. What is the favorite part you have voiced and why?
I direct you to question #2 :) Fullmetal Alchemist in the greatest anime series ever! Iit has everything that you want in an anime series. I am so privileged to be a part of it.

6. What is the least favorite part you have voiced and why?
Well, while I was very proud to play Broly in Dragonball Z, it was the hardest role on my voice. All the power ups and yelling and fighting were pure pain! It was fun, but I must say, I'm glad he's gone. Of course, just as I say that...he returns!

7. What advice do you have for people who are interested in voice acting?
ACT. Take any opportunity to develop your skills as an actor. Then it is vitally important that one live near a studio that dubs anime. I was fortunate to live in Houston. That is a must!

8.What do you think of the voice commentaries like the one you did in DNAngel?
I love commentary tracks! I hope to do more. I think the fans really like to hear the actor's being themselves and giving their thoughts and humorous comments on the show.

9. What challenges did you face as an alchemist…I mean Edward from “Full Metal Alchemist”?
Well, Edward is a challenge only in his age. I want him to be youthful, yet forced to a maturity early by the things that have happened to him and Al. He is a complex character with alot of passion, bitterness, guilt and hope. I love him!

10. Do you ever watch the Japanese versions of the anime before you start work on dubbing it in English?
Actually, Fullmetal Alchemist was the first anime I ever watched before I recorded a word. The more I found out about the show, the more desperately I wanted to do the best job I could. But I stopped at episode 48. I decided NOT to watch teh last three. I want to capture an honest and instinctive reaction to the final twists in the plot. I hear it's intense! I can't wait!

11. What character have you voice that most compares to you and why?
I suppose Kurz Weber from Full Metal Panic is much like me. I'm not sure if that's good or not!

12. What was the hardest part of playing the alter ego in DNAngel?
Dark was not too difficult at all. I was suprised at how cool and intricate the show turned out to be. I didn't know much about DN Angel when I started it, but it has come to be one of my favorites. And the cast was well chosen....kudos to director, David Williams.

13. You have done many lead parts, what do you think it is about your voice that makes you stand out above the rest?
I don't think there is much unique about my voice, except that I have a wide range. A youthful voice is a great asset in anime, as you can imagine. But being able to do darker voices as well, and an occasional weird character I suppose is what has afforded me the roles I've done. I thank God for the privilege to do every part I've done.

14. On average, how much time do you spend in the booth during one recording session?
The amount of time in the studio depends on the number of lines one has to record. However, studios don't like to push an actor's voice more than about 3 or 4 hours at a time.

15. You have been in quite a few of the new series being released by ADV including Peacemaker, DNAngel, and Aquarian Age. Greg Ayres has also been in those three. Do you feel as though people who watch these animes will notice that the voices are the same?
I don't think so. Greg is a talented voice actor, but I think we have a different voice. Note how different we sound in Aquarian Age for instance. Greg can also sound youthful (more than me I think :) but doesnt have the low end I have. I love working with Greg and hope to do more of it!

16. You have worked for both Funimation and ADV, which is your favorite to work for and why?
I love both studios and the people who work there. ADV is my first love and therefore has a special place in my heart. But I have developed a great relationship with both studios.

17. Do you have any friends that are voice actors and if so, who?
LOTS! I consider many of them my friends like Scott McNeil , Johnny Young Bosh, Carrie Savage, Bob Bergen, Michael Sinternicolas, Michael Dobson, and of course, most everyone at ADV and Funimation :)

18. Last question, If you could become any anime character you wanted, who would it be and why?
Hmmm.....so many have neat qualities! I put alot of my own heart into every character I do, so that would be a difficult choice to make. Let's say...... I can't say! :) ---

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