Rica Ruff

My English has a subtle international quality, while my German ranges from neutral High German with standard pronunciation to Austrian German. I can also work in RP and American English where required.

My voice work spans commercials, audiobooks, e-learning, corporate narration, games, animation and character work.

Before moving into acting, I spent several years working in film and television as an assistant director, after completing a Master’s in Filmmaking at Kingston University. It gave me a good understanding of what happens on the other side of the microphone and camera — how to take direction, understand the intention behind a note and get there efficiently.

I trained as an actress in 2016 and have been working professionally in performance ever since. Voice acting became my main focus: the chance to create a character entirely through voice, whether that’s a grounded commercial read, an audiobook character, a game, an animation or something considerably stranger.

I also know that good voice work is only part of the job. I’m reliable, straightforward to work with and take direction well. Clear communication and timely turnaround times are just as important to me as the performance itself.

When I’m not behind a microphone, you’ll usually find me on the golf course, on a field hockey pitch, riding horses, in a cosy café reading a book or planning my next trip.