Source Connect: Rue Helu
Hello! I'm Rue Helu (pronounced roo hee-loo). Yes, it does sound like a Star Wars name!
Rue is a Korean American Voice-Over Artist and Voice Actor with experience in narration, e-learning, commercials, IVR, and character work. Rue's natural voice is deep, contralto-range femme, and has been described as warm, rich, and earthy. Their regional accent is Midwestern and a little bit of Southern.
Rue records in a treated home studio space on a Roswell Mini K87 and an Apollo Solo, and uses Adobe Audition. Rue was a Graphic Designer for 12 years in Software, Wine Import, and Commercial Insurance prior to getting into voice over. You can expect Rue to bring the same level of attention to detail, beauty, and excellence to their voice work that they had as a Designer.
Rue is coached and mentored by a team consisting of Joe Zieja, Natalie Shaw, Erika Harlacher-Stone, John Montoya, Beau Stephenson, Cristina Milizia, and David Rosenthal for voice acting and audio engineering. Rue is also a member of the National Association of Voice Actors and Voices of the Global Majority (formerly Voices of Color).
Rue is a Korean American Voice-Over Artist and Voice Actor with experience in narration, e-learning, commercials, IVR, and character work. Rue's natural voice is deep, contralto-range femme, and has been described as warm, rich, and earthy. Their regional accent is Midwestern and a little bit of Southern.
Rue records in a treated home studio space on a Roswell Mini K87 and an Apollo Solo, and uses Adobe Audition. Rue was a Graphic Designer for 12 years in Software, Wine Import, and Commercial Insurance prior to getting into voice over. You can expect Rue to bring the same level of attention to detail, beauty, and excellence to their voice work that they had as a Designer.
Rue is coached and mentored by a team consisting of Joe Zieja, Natalie Shaw, Erika Harlacher-Stone, John Montoya, Beau Stephenson, Cristina Milizia, and David Rosenthal for voice acting and audio engineering. Rue is also a member of the National Association of Voice Actors and Voices of the Global Majority (formerly Voices of Color).
get active in voice over!
These organizations were the keystones of my own career in Voice Over and Voice Acting. They're my personal recommendations on how to get started and involved in the industry.
JZVAAJoe Zieja's Voice Acting Academy
Joe Zieja is an industry leader in voice over, as well as an accomplished author and instructor. He's my coach and mentor on this crazy journey in voice acting, and I can't endorse his programs or courses enough. JZVAA is the perfect way to kick off in voice over whether you're starting from absolute zero like I was or just looking to give your voice acting a boost. The JZVAA website offers a free training video, so you can see if it's right for you. Visit JZVAA |
NavaThe National Association of Voice Actors
Once you've got a few gigs under your belt and meet their requirements, I highly encourage anyone state-side to join NAVA. They are front and center advocating for Voice Actors specifically all the time. They're an incredible resource and THE WAY to stay up to date on what's changing and get involved in conversations that have real impact on voice over here in the US. NAVA is also home to the Synthetic/AI Voices Contract Rider and the Brad Venable Fund. Visit NAVA |
GVAAThe Global Voice Acting Academy
GVAA is the OG. Their rate guide is the go-to resource for anyone Union & Non-Union in the industry regardless of experience. It's a one-stop-shop for VO; they have it all. If you are looking for coaching, studio feedback, demo production, audio engineering tips, or even just looking for a really awesome VO group to join for education and monthly workouts, this is it! Visit GVAA |