British Academy Games Awards in 2022 programme

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MY, M Y, M Y D E L I L A H BAFTA WINNER CISSY JONES ON HER UNIQUE JOURNEY INTO VOICE ACTING FOR GAMES... After a decade working in the tech industry.

After two years of classes and gaining an agent...

I hate this. I need a new job. But what? “...Next on Inspiration FM, The Simpsons’ Nancy Cartwright talks voice acting...”

Bingo!

‘Going from a decent salary to a gig economy was scary. But I knew in my heart it was the right path. My second audition was for The Walking Dead.’ Circa: 2014-15.

2017: Cissy wins a BAFTA for voicing Delilah in Firewatch.

Wanna play a strong female in a game about loss and human connection? Do I?!! ...Yes, yes I do! For more: bit.ly/cissysjourney 37

‘Firewatch and Delilah changed my life. She brought me to BAFTA and that opened countless doors. I was still fairly new back then. Now I work a lot in games, animation and commercials. I’m so much happier now.’


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