Voice Over · Accented English
English with a Chinese accent
A Chinese accent connects with one of the world's largest consumer markets — tech, travel, luxury and food.
English with a Chinese (Mandarin) accent helps brands speak to, or evoke, the enormous Chinese consumer market. Technology, e-commerce, travel, luxury and food brands use it to feel relevant and authentic to Chinese audiences while keeping the message in English.
We cast native Chinese voice actors who perform in English with an authentic accent, directed to your brief. Recorded to broadcast quality and delivered fast for TV, radio, online and social.
When Chinese-accented English works best
A Chinese (Mandarin) accent is ideal for brands engaging Chinese consumers across tech, travel, luxury and food — a marketplace app, a destination courting Chinese travellers, a premium label. For Western mass-market advertising we'll suggest a neutral English read, and to address audiences in China we'll cast a native Mandarin voice over. We cover all of these, so we'll match the voice to the market.
Send the copy at brief stage. We review it at no cost, point out anything that will read awkwardly in a Mandarin-accented English delivery, and record shortlisted voices on your script free of charge. You get the takes and an itemised quote, with no obligation attached to either.
Get a Chinese-accented quoteWhere Chinese-accented English works
Tech & e-commerce
Apps, devices and online marketplaces.
Travel & tourism
Destinations courting Chinese travellers.
Luxury
Premium brands targeting Chinese consumers.
Food & drink
Tea, food and drink with Chinese heritage.
How we produce your Chinese-accented English voice over
Native Chinese casting
We shortlist native Chinese voice actors who perform fluently in English, so the accent is authentic — never an English actor imitating one.
Accent dialled to your brief
Our directors set the strength of the accent to your campaign — a subtle, polished touch or a richer, more characterful read — and the tone to your sector.
Broadcast-ready delivery
Recorded to broadcast quality and delivered in the formats you need, usually within 24–48 hours — ready for TV, radio, online and social.
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Frequently asked questions
When would a brand use a Chinese (Mandarin) accent?
To engage or evoke the Chinese consumer market — tech, e-commerce, travel, luxury and food — while keeping the message in English.
Are your voices native Mandarin speakers?
Yes — native Mandarin-speaking actors fluent in English, so the accent is authentic.
Can the accent be light, or stronger?
Either — directed to your brief for the right feel.
Is a Chinese accent right for a brand courting Chinese buyers?
Yes — it signals relevance and authenticity to Chinese audiences in travel, luxury and retail.
What sort of turnaround should we plan for?
Usually within 24–48 hours, to broadcast quality.
Do you also offer native Mandarin voice overs?
Yes — to address audiences in China we'll cast a native Mandarin read. We cover both.
Is a Chinese accent for reaching Chinese audiences or Western ones?
Both. For Western campaigns it signals connection to one of the world's largest consumer markets; for content aimed at Chinese communities abroad it adds authenticity. We'll advise on strength and tone for your specific goal.
Which sectors use a Chinese-accented English voice?
Technology, travel and tourism, luxury and food brands most often — typically to signal reach into or from the Chinese market. We tune the read to feel modern and premium rather than clichéd.
Other accented English voices
Need a Chinese-accented English voice?
Tell us about your campaign and we'll shortlist native talent with the accent dialled to your brief — usually within a few hours.
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