Manuel Togle, a member of Certified Voice Acting Program (CVAP) Batch 13, shares a meaningful reflection on his journey—one defined not only by skill development, but also by personal growth and newfound confidence.
Manuel initially joined CVAP with a clear professional goal: to become a voice actor, particularly in the field of anime and video game dubbing. Drawn to the expressive and creative nature of character voice work, he saw the program as an opportunity to take his first concrete steps toward that dream. Beyond his career aspirations, Manuel carried a more personal intention into the program. He openly acknowledges his struggle with social anxiety and a naturally shy disposition. While he shares that the anxiety has not completely disappeared, CVAP played a significant role in helping him step outside his comfort zone. Through consistent participation, interaction, and performance, he was able to gradually break through his fears—even if only a little—and that progress, for him, was already a meaningful victory. Manuel describes his experience in the program as genuinely enjoyable, noting how much fun he had throughout the sessions. In hindsight, he expresses that he wished he had joined sooner. Although he first learned about CVAP in early 2021, it took time—and courage—before he felt ready to take the leap. Finishing the program as part of Batch 13, a number he considers lucky, made the experience even more special and memorable. In his message of gratitude, Manuel acknowledges the many people who made his CVAP journey impactful. He thanks the hosts for their lively and relatable presence during seminars, which kept the atmosphere engaging and welcoming. He also expresses appreciation for the speakers, who generously shared their expertise and dedicated their time to teaching aspiring voice artists. Equally important to Manuel were the people he met along the way. He gives special recognition to his fellow participants, particularly those in his breakout room, for the fun moments, shared laughter, and encouraging words that greatly contributed to his growing confidence. He also extends heartfelt thanks to his family and friends, whose unwavering support motivated him to keep going. Looking ahead, Manuel hopes that one day he can look back on his CVAP experience as a milestone that marked how far he has come. More than personal achievement, he dreams of inspiring other young people—especially those who struggle with confidence—to pursue voice acting and believe in their own potential. He concludes his testimonial by proudly sharing his name and batch once more, expressing sincere gratitude to the Certified Voice Acting Program for the opportunity to learn, grow, and find his voice.