Finding the Magic in the Voice

by Mac Florendo, The Voice of Magic

Today was one of those rare moments where everything I do—magic, storytelling, advocacy, and voice—quietly met in one room.

I had the opportunity to be featured on Love, Tonipet, and Everythaaang on NET 25, a space known for honest, light, and meaningful conversations. This time, the spotlight wasn’t on faces or performances, but on something often invisible yet deeply powerful: the voice.

I was joined by fellow voice artists Onie Zamora and Lloyd Loderico, as we shared what i

t means to be among the voices behind anime, cartoons, dubbed films, AVPs, commercials, and other stories people encounter every day. These are voices heard in homes, on screens, in ads, and in moments people don’t always notice—but feel.

As The Voice of Magic, I’ve always believed that magic isn’t limited to illusions. Magic happens when something unseen connects with someone deeply. Voice acting works the same way. You step into a character, a message, or a moment, and for a few seconds, you borrow someone else’s heart and lend them your own truth.

What made the conversation special was how grounded it felt. We didn’t just talk about projects or titles. We talked about responsibility. About discipline. About how a voice can shape emotions, influence choices, and sometimes offer comfort to people we may never meet.

Being part of the Creativoices and the Certified Voice Artist Program (CVAP) played a role in that journey. The training went beyond technique—it instilled respect for the craft and clarity of purpose. Somewhere along the way, it became clear that voice acting isn’t about being loud, famous, or recognizable. It’s about being intentional.

Near the end of the conversation, it felt right to acknowledge the people who make spaces like this possible. CVAP, founded by Pocholo Gonzales, continues to give artists opportunities not just to perform, but to contribute—to use their voices in ways that matter and create positive social change.

I left the venue grateful. Grateful for the platform. Grateful for the community. And grateful for the reminder that whether on the street, on stage, on screen, or behind a microphone, the goal remains the same: to connect, to serve, and to leave a little bit of wonder behind.

Sometimes, magic doesn’t look like magic.

Sometimes, it simply sounds like a voice—used with intention.