Disney Kids & Family Unveils Winners For First Edition Of The “Disney Television Animation Discovers Voice Talent Search” Program.

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The studio’s next 40 years and several Disney Afternoons starts right here as Disney Kids & Family have revealed the winners of the first ever “Disney Television Animation Discovers Voice Talent Search” Program.

The program which got introduced this year over the spring season choose from more than 7,500 submissions nationwide. The participants have backgrounds spanning musical theater, improv, audio drama, film and video games. The program used casting calls from upcoming Disney Television Animation shows under NDA for the selection.

This row of talented will be considered for voice acting roles in future Disney Television Animation productions such as new series, new seasons, films, shorts and specials at the studio.

The program selected Bennett Morgan, Daniel Zamora, Kai An Chee, Kristina Mueller, Luke Alphonso, Mark Douglas S., Nadia Vazquez, Neptune of Earth, Parker Paige and Varyssa Henderson which will be part of a upcoming “Shorts Spectacular ” special showcasing the talent.

“After reviewing thousands of submissions, we were inspired by the incredible creativity, authenticity and range these performers brought to the process. This inaugural group reflects the depth of emerging talent in the marketplace today, and we’re excited to invest in their growth, elevate their craft and provide unparalleled access to some of Disney’s most accomplished producers, creative executives and animation casting leaders.” - Brenda Kelly Grant (SVP of Casting and Talent Relations At Disney Kids & Family)

“The Disney creative team and I cannot wait to work with this group of exceptional performers to explore new, original characters in short form storytelling, Bringing together talent from such different backgrounds, disciplines and creative instincts will allow us to experiment across a variety of fun new characters and voices.” - Gino Guzzardo (“Chibiverse” Co-Creator, SVP Of Disney Television Animation Multiplatform)