Casting:

Ilai Swindells

Melbourne
Gender Male
Age Range 25-30, 30-35
Accents PNG, British, Standard US, New Zealand
Own Studio Home Studio - with Source connect
Bio

Ilai is available in Brisbane and (via home studio).

LETS BE SPONTANEOUS.

“Come on, live it up, trust me you’ll love it” that’s what Ilai says when you question paying for that expensive music festival ticket. He’s the friend you have on speed dial, to lift your spirits and jump at what life has to offer.

Raspy, husky tones…Ilai’s natural voice is rich in tone, with a youthful gravitas “cool guy” attitude. A trusted companion on this journey we all call life. From your first heartbreak, that nerve racking on the knee proposal, becoming a new dad, or saying goodbye to a loved one. Ilai is the hand on your shoulder getting you through life’s big moments. Think of him as your trusted companion or life’s ultimate BFF.

He’s also got that hip-hop swagger. You know, the walk that has that little mini hop bounce as you strut past the line of people waiting behind the ropes and with a secret handshake, has the bouncer usher you all into the VIP room. Party to the break of dawn? For sure. But tomorrow, is his mum’s birthday, so it’s an early uber ride home. That’s a good boy.

Switch into animation character mode, and the tween within bursts into the booth! Up for an animation adventure story! You see, Ilai can still switch from youthful to mature in a milli-second. His approach is supported by his years of professional acting training, and this is the other side of Ilai that shines through.

Voice
Compilation
Compilation
Track 01: Intro
Track 02: Powerade
Track 03: ME Bank
Track 04: Stop on Red Signal
Track 05: EBAY
Track 06: Cars24
Track 07: Doritos
Track 08: Kathmandu
Track 09: AMEX Mardi Gras
Track 10: Toyota
Animation
Animation
Track 01: 100% Wolf
Track 02: Captain Bags
Track 03: Rude Boy
Track 04: Spongo Fuzz Jalapeno
Track 05: The One
Track 06: Callum Dumbum Dork
Track 07: Fuzz
Track 08: Glenn
Track 09: Latina Mouse
Track 10: Toxor
Track 11: Cowboy Squill
Track 12: Freddie
New Zealand Accent
New Zealand Accent
British Accent
British Accent
PNG Accent
PNG Accent
Promos
Additional track: KissFM Taylor Swift
Promos
Track 01: Unearthed block Party
Track 02: Like a version
Track 03: Hottest 100
Track 04: GRR Playlist
Track 05: Sheppard
The thing about casting Ilai is you’ll start putting him in everything — raising eyebrows from clients and producers alike who’ll wonder aloud if you even bothered trawling though the alternatives. Sure, he’s a talented, versatile actor, and a pleasure to direct. But the reason I’ve worked with Ilai so many times is his ability to give a natural-sounding performance. Which is director-speak for sounding like a real person. The often overlooked — but absolutely essential — splash of authenticity an actor like Ilai brings to a project breathes life into scripts, helps concepts stick, and has audiences leaning in, not out.
Tristan Viney – Creative Director
For the lead role of Freddy in 100% Wolf, Ilai Swindells brought an enthusiasm and energy that perfectly captured that pre-teen awkwardness and overconfidence. Ilai takes his craft seriously and was committed to delivering the best possible performance, giving us a wide range of options to choose from. He is truly a versatile performer and was a joy to work with!
Alexia Gates-Foale – EVP, Flying Bark Productions
We had a fantastic recording session with Ilai. He was committed and connected to the material, and a real pleasure to collaborate with. We'd love to work with him again too, so I will reach out when a project comes up that he'd be suited to.
Dane Picken – Producer – Clickview

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