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Founded in 2013, SOVAS is a US-based non-profit that supports the global voice acting community. Its annual Voice Arts Awards recognise excellence in voiceover work across multiple languages. This year\u2019s ceremony was held on Jan 18 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The category recognises promotional demo reels \u2013<\/span> recordings used to showcase a voice actor\u2019s ability to represent a network or programme.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing someone who works with my voice every day, I\u2019ve always felt this is a very meaningful and beautiful job,\u201d Chew wrote in the Instagram post. \u201cYou can\u2019t see a voice, but it can accompany someone through many moments.\u201d<\/p>\n In a recent interview with Chinese-language platform 8world, Chew spoke candidly about his long-standing insecurities, despite his achievements in the industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over the years, he has won multiple accolades, including Best Programme Host, Best Comedy Actor and All-Time Favourite Artiste at the Star Awards. However, he admitted that he often felt he \u201cdidn\u2019t deserve to stand (on that stage)\u201d.<\/p>\n Chew said his self-doubt was partly linked to his academic background. Before enrolling in Ngee Ann Polytechnic\u2019s Chinese Media & Communication course in 2022, he had only completed his O-Levels, at which he didn’t do well.\u00a0<\/p>\n He now balances his radio career with his studies as a part-time student in the Chinese Studies degree programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his recent win, Chew said on Instagram: \u201cTo receive an award because of my voice is something I\u2019m truly touched and proud of.<\/p>\n \u201cIt reminds me that every word spoken with heart, someone is really listening.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n