Standish913.com has been blessed to do an exclusive interview with...
"DANIEL MARIN"!
Let's get into some exclusive questions..
STANDISH: Let's start off strong. What inspired you to become a voice actor?
DANIEL: I fell into voice acting actually. Not like out of the blue, but I was working as an on camera actor when an assistant at my agency, who happened to be a friend, moved into the voice department and submitted me for something. I had no idea what I was doing and yet I happened to book the job for a radio spot for a major fast food company, and that small radio job lead to me becoming the voice of the company for 11 years! I had to learn on the job and pretend I knew what I was doing. I didn't get into video game or animation acting until 2020 when I switched agencies, but by this point I had built a strong foundation as an actor in tv and film, and being an avid gamer myself it all just fell into place.
STANDISH: With that being said, you voiced "Gus" in "Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 & 3", tell us how you landed these amazing roles...
DANIEL: I have been playing Call of Duty daily since 2010, so when I got the audition (that was under a code name by the way) I knew exactly what I needed to do, but I also wanted to distinguish myself and not give a generic "military" read. So I thought, what if this guy is a great soldier, but also has a sense of humor? I also remember he was Brazilian in the audition, and even though I'm not Brazilian, I grew up there and speak the language and know the culture very well. I was excited enough to read for the game I loved so much; it wasnt until many months later I was in Texas shooting a TV series, when I got the message from my agent that I booked the role. I screamed so loud, the hotel receptionist knocked on my door and asked if I was okay. I yelled "I'm gonna be in call of duty!" and she said, "Sir, I dont know what that is but you need to lower your voice!"
STANDISH: You voiced "Namor" in "Marvel Rivals" video game, can you tell us more?
DANIEL: I did! and I do! Marvel Rivals is a unique game in that we continue to come back to record more lines as new characters get added and our character interacts with them. I've also created an online community with my streaming and socials around Namor, to the point where it's hard to see where Daniel ends and Namor begins. All that to say he has become a huge part of my life. I am consumed with comic books and lore and even forging relationships with my cast mates, it's been such an incredible ride and I am eternally grateful for it all. The fans, friends, and community I have found has been the best part! It means everything to me that the fans enjoy my work as Namor, it's truly a dream come true!
STANDISH: What’s your process for getting into character when recording?
DANIEL: I remember the audition very well, it was back in 2023, and I remember putting it off, like I had a feeling I wasn't going to get this part so I didn't put too much weight on it, to the point where I forgot to record and send it to my agents. It was the assistant who emailed me asking if I could please send it and I remember rushing into the recording booth and doing it. I didn't know of course that it was Namor and that this was for Marvel, he was just. "The King of the Seas" and he was of hispanic origin, in a new game. I decided to give him a deep register since he must have one to command the oceans from the deep. He also had a line "Typical air breather!" which gave me his point of view regarding other characters. I sent the audition and didn't hear back for 7 months and was VERY confused when my agent said I was gonna be Namor in a Marvel game. I immediately went to my local comic book store and got as many comics as I could and really got to know Namor and his interactions with other characters, and it really informed me who he was and how he thought and felt, which was crucial to the recording process. I've always record with this feeling about Namor, that he comes across as this arrogant villain, but if you just got to know him, you'd see he's just a misunderstood guy who wants his people to be happy, and as long as you don't get in the way, you should be fine!
STANDISH: Which character has been the most fun or meaningful to voice? Why?
DANIEL: Gus and Namor are both incredibly special. Gus was amazing because not only was it for my favorite all time game, but they also decided to make him Costa Rican, like I am, and not Brazilian. This was amazing because I was able to use Costa Rican slang and really give the character a personality that resonated with Costa Ricans! it was truly special the first time (and still is) to see the Costa Rican flag on his shoulder as he runs through the maps of the game. Namor is incredible in his own right, because it's a character that has been established for decades and now I get to bring this iteration of him to life! It's such an honor and as a gamer, and comic nerd, it's an absolute dream.
STANDISH: Can you share a funny or surprising moment from a recording session?
DANIEL: In one of the sessions for Call of Duty, I was telling the director how I love playing the game, and she asked me what my favorite way of getting an enemy was, and I said "oh, I throw a semtex (sticky grenade) and yell Woooo! Throwing sticky!" we all laughed and the engineer said he had been recording that by chance, we played it back and it was perfect, and the director said, lets use it! So now that line is in the game!
STANDISH: What's on Daniel's playlist?
DANIEL: I am such a music person, I currently am on a MGMT, Phoenix, Royel Otis kick, but I also love Hanson, Ren, John Coltrane... I create playlists for my streams and so far have had no complaints!
STANDISH: Tell us more about being a magician...
DANIEL: Oh, wow! um, I grew up all over the world, because my mom worked for the United Nations. Every time we moved to a new city or country my parents would sign me up for classes, whether art, culinary, music etc. In Peru they signed me up for magician classes and when I got there no one else showed up, so the magician canceled the course, but he first showed me one magic trick. I left and worked on that trick all night, and returned the next day. He reminded me the class was canceled but I showed him what I had worked on. He was impressed and took me under his wing and I spent 3 months under his tutelage. It was amazing and I have since performed magic all over the world in multiple languages!
STANDISH: Tell us about your Twitch streaming...
DANIEL: Streaming on twitch was something I did not have on my bingo card! But being a voice actor in games and playing as much as I do, I figured it was time to merge it all when Marvel Rivals was released. I had 8 followers including my wife and brothers who have never opened twitch before. I also wanted to make sure to always be positive and encourage a zero toxicity environment for anyone wanting to find a community. And it has been amazing! We just surpassed 6 thousand followers and the community continues to grow! I try to talk to everyone who comes in and really create bonds with everyone and not just be another face on a screen but rather a friend. I dont know know how long I'll do it for, but I have no plans on stopping any time soon!
STANDISH: if you could pick 1 role to voice, any role to voice, what it be?
DANIEL: I'd love to do something sinister next, something that people hear and go, whoa, that creeped me out! That would be so fun!
STANDISH: What can we look forward to in the future from you?
DANIEL: I have a few really cool things coming up that I can't talk about unfortunately, but I can say that my career is just now starting to take off, and I am so so so excited for these next projects to come out! I am so lucky to be in them and I can't wait to share them!
STANDISH: Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?
DANIEL: I have always wanted my career to take me into an on camera series. I think that's where I'd love to be. But 5 years ago, I didnt even think I'd be in video games, and here we are, so I am open to whatever is in the cards for me, I just hope to continue to have fun with it all. The moment it becomes unfun, I am out!
STANDISH: Who are some of your mentors?
DANIEL: I haven't had many mentors really. I have just learned to listen to my gut more and more. I tend to ask a lot of questions from anyone who has more experience than me, and even from people who have less experience. I truly believe I have something to learn from every person I meet.
STANDISH: Top 3 things on your bucket list?
DANIEL: I want to be a series regular on a show, work with David Fincher, and meet Vanessa Kirby (giggles)
STANDISH: What are your social links?
@DangerMarin across everything but mostly active on Instagram, Tiktok and twitch.
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