Aizel Kim Cuenga’s Journey in Voice Artistry
For Aizel Kim Cuenga, the CreatiVoices Voice Acting Program (CVAP) was more than just a workshop—it became a turning point in discovering her passion for performance and voice artistry.
Aizel, also known as part of Sun and Star Acoustics and a member of BR4, shared her reflections a week after the final day of the workshop. Looking back, she described the experience as something that passed by quickly yet left a deep impact on her.
“It’s been a week since Day 4, which was the last day of the workshop,” she said. “And I remember thinking, ‘Wait… it’s already over? I didn’t even notice.’ That’s exactly what I’m feeling right now.”
Discovering a Passion for Performance
Before joining CVAP, Aizel already knew that she loved performing. Whether it was theater, singing, dancing, or expressing herself through art, performing had always been something she naturally gravitated toward.
However, voice acting opened a new door.
“I didn’t think I would end up in this kind of career path,” she shared. “Performance has always been something I’ve loved—whether it’s theater, singing, or dancing. And now, voice acting… voice artistry.”
The opportunity to explore voice acting became possible because of the people who believed in her potential.
A Scholarship and a Chance
Aizel expressed her gratitude to the people who helped make her journey possible. She gave special thanks to Sir Bry, who provided her scholarship, and Sir Choi, whose guidance and support through CVAP allowed her to enter the program.
She also acknowledged the classmates who were with her during their internship at CreatiVoices.
“I also want to thank my classmates Joanne, Lorraine, Wilson, and Chester,” she said. “We were interns at Creative Voices, and that experience eventually led me to becoming a scholar. When we were interns, we were given a chance to try dubbing—and that’s when they saw potential in me.”
What started as a simple opportunity to try dubbing turned into something far greater.
Learning Beyond the Workshop
Although the workshop sessions only took place once a week on Saturdays, Aizel emphasized that the lessons she gained went far beyond the classroom.
“Even if it’s just a whole-day workshop every Saturday, there are so many learnings and realizations—not just inside CVAP but outside as well,” she explained.
Like many journeys, hers was not without challenges. At one point, she faced a major setback because of her academic responsibilities. But instead of giving up, she chose to continue moving forward.
“After that setback, I just told myself—go again. Fight again,” she said.
The Joy of Hearing Her Own Work
One of the most fulfilling parts of her experience was completing assignments and hearing her own dubbed work after editing and syncing it with the original audio.
“When I listen to my finished outputs, it feels very rewarding,” she shared. “It makes me proud to hear the work that I’ve done.”
For Aizel, this moment of pride represented something deeper—because voice acting used to be just a dream.
From Dream to Possibility
In the past, Aizel wondered whether acting on screen would ever be the right path for her. She felt that being in front of the camera might not be where she fit best.
“So I told myself, maybe if I’m not meant for TV acting or movie acting… why not try voice acting?” she explained. “It’s still acting. The difference is people don’t see you—they hear you.”
That realization gave her a new sense of direction.
Instead of performing in front of the camera, she could perform through her voice.
Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone
One of the most important moments in her journey came when she was asked by Sir Choi about her dreams.
“I told them that I want to perform. I want to dub. I want to make other people happy and entertained,” she said.
Voice artistry became one of the ways she could achieve that dream.
“It’s one of the ways I can make people happy,” she added.
A Grateful Heart
As her journey with CVAP continues, Aizel remains deeply grateful to everyone who helped her along the way.
She extended her appreciation to Sir Choi, Sir Bry, the Secretariat Unit, the trainers, mentors, and the entire CVAP family for guiding her and giving her the opportunity to grow.
“This is such a new experience for me,” she said. “And I hope you continue to guide me in my journey.”
For Aizel Kim Cuenga, the workshop may have ended—but the journey of discovering her voice has only just begun.