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khobis
@khobis
Accents are 🎵 to my ears
I am a Voice Actor, Audio Engineer, and Director
Professional Non-Union Voice Actor based in the UK

Trusted by clients such as Nestlè, Netflix, Funimation, and Warner Bros.

Just grateful to be present

https://www.taherchy.com/
Accents: american arabic birmingham Black Country british (cockney) castillian spanish dublin egyptian indian irish middle eastern new york russian scottish spanish syrian tywin lannister west country yorkshire
Setup: Apogee Symphony Desktop neumann u87 recording booth sennheiser mkh416 adobe audition discord Session Link skype source connect zoom
Voice Description: male adult male senior male teen male young adult accent Airy animation animation/character Antagonistic Anti-Hero Arabic articulate birmingham black country british brummie Burly Carefree Cartoony Castilian cinematic Cockney Cornwall country Cynical Devil Drunk Dry Dublin dwarf Egyptian Farmer Fisherman fun Gentleman Grandfatherly Hampshire Heightened RP high-pitched Husky Irish King Medieval MiddleAged Middle Eastern movie trailer mystery narrator North African Old Old Man peaky blinders Pharoah Pirate Posh powerful radio raspy Received Pronunciation regional scottish Senior Spain Spanish Storyteller Street Streetwise Syrian Urban Victorian videogame video game Western wise yorkshire
8 Recommendations 242 submissions 0 credits 101 followers
The KaibaCorp Express
@the-dueling-express
A friendly guy trying to get this main project, Islandside Adventures, off the ground. Will do most voice work for free, if it piques my interest, but am considering starting to do some voice work that involves payment in the near future.
I am a Voice Actor, Video Editor, Audio Engineer, and Writer
This is my second Casting Call Club account, as was originally unable to delete or update any expired projects on my first account.
Name: ReubenAge: 34 my YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUb0Kc_bfUkdmVx4PKLbFkgLives: Fall River Mills, CA (for now)Email: Can be found on my YouTube accountFirst Casting Call account :https://www.castingcall.club/m/duel%20expressThird Casting Call Club account : https://www.castingcall.club/m/Dueling%20Express
Speaks: a little bit of spanish a little spanish armenian bengali english french some French some japanese Some spanish spanish Spanish (a little bit)
Accents: A bit Gruff A bit of French A bit snobbish all american accents american american (southern) aristocratic british ausrtralian australian british british (cockney) british (liverpool) british (london) british (northern) British (slight) brooklyn brooklyn italian calm canadian cherokee country american cowboy (stereotype) danish danish english energetic english english (british) english (london) evil villain excited french french (france) general african general american general american southern general australian general british general canadian general north american english general southern united sates generic australian generic british generic french generic new zealand generic russian generic scottish generic southern generic southern american gilbert gottfried gruff Gruff American gruff british gruff english Hint of Texan hispanic hispanic american hispanic english hispanic/latino Hungarian-Romanian Hungarian-Romanian (Szkely) italian italian american jamaican japan japanese kenyan mexican military Mischievous motherly Navy neutral canadian news anchor new york (brooklyn) new zealand north american northern british Pat Buttram pirate radio dj robotic royal russian russian english sassy scottish scottish (edinburgh) scottish highlands shy Slight british smooth snobbish soft south african south african english south african (johannesburg) southern southern (american) southern (country american) southern drawl southern (north america) southern twang south texan standard british standard french standard russian standard scottish superhero texan transylvanian Trickster Upper Midwestern villain virginian warrior western canadian western/cowboy west indies/caribbean/jamaican west virginia west virginian whiny (Kind of) yorkshire yorkshire british yorkshire english young child zombie
Voice Description: child creature female adult female child female preteen female senior female teen female young adult Female Young Adult (Slightly Older) male adult male child Male Preteen male senior male teen male young adult Male Young Adult (Slightly Older) monster preteen preteen male adr/looping/eps adult animation animation/character audiobook audiobooks audio description english Snobbish
Skills and Interests: script writing voice acting
5 Recommendations 33 submissions 0 credits 754 followers
SuzukaCh
@verachandesu
Hey! Been singing since 2019, self taught! Just found my CCC page again, so excuse the long gap lol
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Audio Engineer, and Writer
Making projects and producing idols is my game! Excited to sing and help others find their voice, ehehe~
Discord is HaniTube#1227 ^^
Speaks: english japanese
Accents: british (posh) chinese country american deadpan deep high pitched soft timid
Voice Description: female adult female teen female young adult male adult male teen male young adult Sleepy
0 Recommendations 75 submissions 0 credits 7 followers
Patrick Hurt
@patattacksu
LVL 22 | Actor | Audio Engineer | Musician
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, and Live Actor
I have always been interested in telling stories.Whether it be from writing, music, or acting, I've been continuously inspired to tell my own stories through art. That's what led me to go to Radford University to study Music focusing in Vocal Performance. Which will lead me to continue to do what I always wanted to do. Telling stories!There's always one thing that makes a story feel real and personal, and that is the voice. Every story needs someone to tell it, and with vision and skill I am equipped to provide that voice.My name is Patrick Hurt and I am a voiceover artist based out in Virginia.My performance style brings in the listener to make them feel engaged in the atmosphere whether it be animations, video games, audiobooks, or podcasts. I specialize in youthful and powerful voices, perfect for the young protagonist, crazy psychopaths, and powerful gods.I spent all my life liste...
Speaks: english
Accents: american american (southern) country american country (red neck) english (american) north american proper american
Setup: focusrite scarlett 2i2 MXL 770 Condenser Microphone adobe audition fl studio izotope rx 8 elements premiere pro sourceconnect source connect
Voice Description: creature male adult male teen male young adult neutral adr/looping/eps adult animation animation/character videogame video game
Skills and Interests: audio editing (adobe audition) audio engineering voice acting audio engineer (music) baritone (singing) bass singer character acting gaming and voice acting music producer rock and metal singing rock/metal music rock n roll singing singing/songwriting song covers song production voice acting voice over
5 Recommendations 301 submissions 2 credits 94 followers
Benjamin Hawkins
@benjamin-hawkins
Professional narrator and voice actor. Degree in Audio Technology.
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, and Writer
​My Website​​​

I am a hard working freelance voice actor and narrator.I work predominantly from my own home studio to record and produce professional commissions for video games, audio books, and other projects. I am driven and skilled in delivering top-quality voice performances that bring characters and stories to life. Trust me to bring your vision to reality with my versatile voice talent and dedication to excellence.With my expertise, I can help make your project standout and captivate audiences. I understand the crucial role that voice acting plays in creating immersive experiences, and I am committed to delivering exceptional results that exceed your expectations. Let me be the voice that elevates your project and guarantees a captivating performance.

Contact me today to discuss your voice acting needs and let's create something extraordinary together. I am ready ...
Speaks: english
Accents: british (cockney) country american english english (british) general north american english german irish scottish slavic southern (country american)
Setup: izotope rx7 shure sm7b ableton
Voice Description: creature male adult male senior male teen male young adult monster animation/character videogame video game
Skills and Interests: ableton audio production bass voice emotional voice acting Izotope Rx 8 music composition music composition/production music production narrations / voice acting / audio editing producer/writer/voice actor voice acting
2 Recommendations 80 submissions 0 credits 2 followers
Galactic North Productions
@hc-ogden
"Unleashing infinite imagination, one audio adventure at a time."
I am a Voice Actor, Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, and Producer
Galactic North Productions is an innovative audio series production company that specializes in bringing the immersive worlds of science fiction and fantasy to life. Our distinguishing feature is our emphasis on ‘audio experiences’, or richly layered audio dramas, that transcend traditional storytelling. Each of our productions is meticulously crafted with an original soundtrack, ambient noise, and a full cast of voice actors, creating a vivid, multidimensional sonic universe. Our listeners don't just consume a story; they're placed right in the middle of the action.
Our mission: to ignite imagination and unleash infinite possibilities through ourinnovative talents, constantly striving to enhance our craft and push creative boundaries.
Discord: h.c.ogdenTwitter:@GalacticNProdInstagram: @galacticnorthproductions
Speaks: Any Star Wars-style language arabic english Huttese
Accents: alien all american accents all english accents american american (southern) any arabic asian american british country american egyptian arabic english english (british) english (london) english (posh) general north american english german irish north american Rodian romanian texan
Setup: Computer (MacBook Pro) home booth HyperX Solo ableton
Voice Description: Adult Male female adult female child female senior female teen female young adult male adult male child Male Preteen male senior male teen adult afraid Angry audiobook Avian Bad Bird Calculating Cold Concerned dark Dolores Umbridge in a Male Body eloquent Fierce fighter from anywhere in the galaxy Fiona Shaw Gene Hackman Perhaps Gorga the Hutt gruff happy Intense Intimidating Intro jabba the hutt Jedi Journalist Jovial leader Life Death on the Rim Little Bill Daggett Lively loud Mandalorian Manly motherly narration natural obnoxious pilot from anywhere in the galaxy Poisonous Polished Puppeteer Reporter Ruthless Salesman Scared Scary Senator Slimy Sly Star Wars Stormtrooper villain warm Warm Voice yet Deadly Cold Warning Western Villain wise wookie
Skills and Interests: ableton adobe audition amateur audio editing amateur musician arabic audio design audio editing (adobe audition) audio editing (basic) audio editing (garageband) audio editing (izotope rx 7) audio editing (logic pro x) audio editing reaper audio editing (studio one) audio engineering voice acting audio production digital creator fl studio logic pro logic pro x music composer musician reaper reaper daw reaper editing
3 Recommendations 0 submissions 0 credits 57 followers
Silly Productions
@sillyrama9988
Hello there my loves! Rama here with many tales upon her time! Feel free to DM about anything! 
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Animator, Video Editor, Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, Producer, and Live Actor
Hello! I am a part time youtuber, animator, voice actor, producer, director, writer, and so much more! Feel free to support the work I do over on my youtube, tiktok, or instagram! I do have a discord server! Link in my youtube! Anyway, thank you for taking your time to read through this and hope to work with you soon! Rama out!
Speaks: english
Accents: american british country (red neck) english
Setup: adobe after effects adobe audition adobe photoshop adobe premiere adobe premiere pro blender obs RoughAnimator
Voice Description: child female adult female teen female young adult male adult male teen adult
Skills and Interests: content writing creating writing screen/script writing
2 Recommendations 4 submissions 0 credits 2 followers
A-Yan
@a-yan
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Live Actor
Hello folks! My name is Ian Hoss (Or A-Yan, my stage name). I am an aspiring VA hoping to find good work here! Hopefully I will! It's wonderful to meet all of you!
Speaks: english
Accents: american (midwest) american (new york) american (southeast) american (southern) american (west coast) aristocratic british arnold schwarzenegger ausrtralian bostonian british cajun californian canadian chicago cowboy (stereotype) general american (midwest) german iowan italian american louisiana minnesotan texan
Setup: blue yeti audacity
Voice Description: creature male adult male senior male teen monster pokemon animation animation/character fandub live action dubbing
Skills and Interests: acoustic guitar advertising amateur audio editing amateur voice acting bass singing bass voice comedic voice acting crying on command drumming electric guitar emotional voice acting marketing satire screen/script writing speech
0 Recommendations 73 submissions 0 credits 4 followers
CamCamVA
@dimon_cami
Sonic, Muppets & Looney Tunes forever!!
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Animator, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, Producer, and Live Actor
I’m a Voice Actor, Video Editor, Singer, and Artist. I love discovering new talent, mostly for beginning & intermediate voice actors (such as myself). I do Kids voices, Teen voices, Australian, British (Cockney), Sonic and Looney Tunes impressions, animals, and more!
Speaks: english french spanish
Accents: American Valley Boy any australian country american english (british) english (cockney) french french (france) german new york (bronx) new york (brooklyn) scottish southern (american)
Setup: Belkin Headphones HP Computer TONOR Microphone audacity garageband voice memos
Voice Description: ageless baby Cartoon Character child creature female adult female child female teen female young adult Female young teen male adult male child Male Pre-Teen male senior male teen male young adult monster neutral nonbinary adult animation/character energetic fandub radio drama raspy Sassy singing/vocals television video game villain voice actor Voice Actors voice match
Skills and Interests: acapella singing animal sounds audio editing (basic) baritone vocals Bass Vocals cartoon voices character impressions comedic voice acting digital artist drawing cartoons music arranging music composing Overdubbing Self-Direction tenor vocals
1 Recommendations 90 submissions 0 credits 49 followers
whizwillpower
@whizwillp0wer
18 | self-taught | australian | autistic | bi | multifandom/furry artist/va | i do the funny zippo series hahaha - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLeN-1tZca-AKXjNd7JYvAfollow me:
I am a Voice Actor, Artist, Animator, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Director
Speaks: english
Accents: 1920's style american american (southeast) american (southern) australian british brooklyn californian confident country (red neck) creepy deep emotional excited expressive farmer floridian friendly ghostly ghoul goofy happy loud maryland mickey mouse mid atlantic mild english monotone narrator nasally neutral new jersey new orleans news anchor north american northeastern american oklahoman oregonian pacific northwest pirate quiet relaxing rough biker salesperson sarcastic serious shy silly smooth southern (country american) southwest strong teen tired villain young adult young child
Setup: apple pencil computer ipad iphone laptop
Voice Description: female adult female child female teen female young adult male adult male child male senior male teen male young adult neutral nonbinary animation/character audiobook commercial narration singing/vocals
Skills and Interests: 2d animation 2d art alto singing alto to mezzo soprano animatic animation background art design baritone (singing) baritone vocals bass singing calm cartoon animation cartoon art cartoon voices character animation character art character design comedic voice acting comedy comedy improv confident confused creative writing crying on command deep deep voices determined dialogue writing diction different pitches of voice different voices and some impersonations editing writing emotional emotional voice acting emotive control energetic enthusiasm enunciating expressive fandubbing friendly funny graphic design horror writing improvisation intellectual laidback loud music composition/production nasally news anchor raspy voices real-time fandubs relaxed robotic/animatronic voices salesperson sarcasm sassy screenplay writing scriptwriting smooth soothing storyboard artist story boarding tenor vocals timing tired traditional animation versatile vocal range voice acting voice over acting wise
0 Recommendations 0 submissions 0 credits 4 followers
Doll Days
@chalkdays
I want to change the world.
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, and Producer
Hello, I'm Miko (he/doll), professionally known as Doll Days. I am an artist, writer, and vocal synth cover artist/wannabe producer. I have fairly severe mental illnesses, so I'm not a fan of auditions.ROLESHerta - Honkai: Star Rail Comic Dub (Alstrostars Productions)Yuu - Twisted Wonderland Fandub (Alstrostars Productions)Director, Tsugino Haru - ZENO Fandub (Alstrostars Productions)
Speaks: bulgarian (learning) english french japanese japanese (learning) Romanian (learning)
Accents: all accents american (midwest) any british british (posh) country american english french
Voice Description: androgynous child female adult female child female teen female young adult male adult male child male teen neutral nonbinary adult fandub translations video game voice match
Skills and Interests: audio production/editing editing audio japanese to english translation japanese to english translation/adaptation japanese translation sound design/production video editing voice acting
0 Recommendations 17 submissions 0 credits 28 followers
| Nico |
@nicoloaftoast
Hey there, my name is Nico and I can't wait to work with all the wonderful people here on CCC!!
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Live Actor
Hey there, my name is Nico! I'm a Voice Actor/Musician looking to expand my reaches and meet plenty of new people! I've been doing voice acting and acting work ever since middle school all the way up to college! I've worked on wonderful shows such as Little Shop of Horrors, The Wizard of Oz, Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play, and more original school based works! Being an actor/voice actor has always been a dream of mine, and I can't wait to show everyone what I can do!!
Speaks: english
Accents: country american english (american) english (british)
Setup: cloudlifter cl1 focusrite scarlett 18i20 shure sm7b adobe premiere audacity fl studio
Voice Description: male adult male senior male young adult
Skills and Interests: audacity audacity audio editing audacity basics audacity recording fl studio fl studio mixing mastering music production (learning fl studio)
1 Recommendations 61 submissions 0 credits 4 followers
Chi Akabane
@blackcat22
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Animator, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Live Actor
⊱❀Hey I'm the lead singer of Floral Sky and owner of floral sky idols and it's my dream to be an idol that can bring people happiness ❀⊰ here is the link to our official idol server auditions are open adding more characters when i can: https://discord.gg/VYwHCJhPGJ
Speaks: english japanese
Accents: british (posh) Bulma-type voice (dragon ball) country american english english (american) french irish japanese mad scottish mellow scottish quiet rebel red neck russian scottish shy snobbish soft spanish valley girl Working on Australian
Voice Description: anime Anime singing baby bratty Can sing in japanese need romaji tho child creature female child female senior female teen female young adult male child male teen male young adult Pokmon Some male Angsty calm Childish chill Cutesy deep gruffy happy harsh Heart Warming highpitched male Innocent kind Laidback lumberjack medium toned motherly pissed off popular boy raspy silky slightly cocky smoker Sqeaky Sweet sweett Tough uninviting upbeat walla warm
Skills and Interests: drawing (anime/manga style) Ibby bibby baby voice (cutesy anime voice talking and singing) Idol Idol singing japanese (basic words) japanese singing Lolli singing Most Pokmon impressions pikachu Impressions Soprano vocals Vocal range A2-G6 maybe E6
1 Recommendations 102 submissions 0 credits 16 followers
shucaisan
@shu_cai3
Voice actor and artist (any pronouns)
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Audio Engineer, and Director
Pfp: theactualkazune on TwitterIt is a pleasure to make your acquaintance! I am Shu, a 21-year old agender/asexual voice actor and artist, and a university student.This account is for fandubs ONLY! Interested in connecting with me or scouting me for any original VO projects? Please DM me for my contact information.I do not and will NEVER consent to have my voice used for AI data banks.Note: I do not do Gacha Life projects, Minecraft roleplays, or outright NSFW. Projects with some suggestive content or violence/other mature themes are fine but if there's anything explicitly sexual, I won't voice in it.
Speaks: chinese english french mandarin
Accents: all accents all english accents american (southern) country american country (red neck) general american english general american southern general north american english generic italian southern (country american)
Setup: rode nt1 adobe audition adobe premiere adobe premiere pro audacity canva capcut clip studio paint davinci resolve krita
Voice Description: androgynous creature female adult female child female senior female teen female young adult Gremlin male adult male child male senior male teen male young adult neutral bratty charismatic Cheerful condescending creepy dissonant serenity energetic formal Genki Gentle gentlemanly kind Knightly mischievous nerdy refined Sassy Scared Scheming serious Stuck-Up Tomboy Trash Can warm
Skills and Interests: amateur video editing amateur voice acting drawing (2d traditional/digital) graphic design intermediate audio and video editing sound design video editing video editing (basic)
7 Recommendations 381 submissions 1 credits 61 followers
Greg Jake
@GregJake
Versatile Voice Actor Ready to Bring You Projects to Life
I am a Voice Actor, Video Editor, Audio Engineer, Producer, and Live Actor
I'm Greg Jake, a solidified pro in the voice and acting world with many projects under my belt. If you pay close attention you have heard me on campaigns for trusted brands such as Gold Bond, Six Flags, Academy Sports and Coors Light to name a few. You may have also seen me in commercials for Bud Light, La Quinta, AT&T and CiCi's Pizza. 
Speaks: english
Accents: cajun south texan texan
Setup: dbx286s Focusrite Clarett 2 Rode NTG3 sound treated booth adobe audition
Voice Description: male adult adult alternative authentic bbq beer broadcast CHR commercial country Dad friendly Gravelly Hot AC professional radio radio imaging rock Top40 trucks upbeat warm
Skills and Interests: audio editing (adobe audition) video editing (basic)
0 Recommendations 0 submissions 0 credits 0 followers
Leroy Diaz (Talent Agent)
@Smallville32001
My name is Leroy Diaz and I am talent agent for several voice actors & an owner of a production company.
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Artist, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, Producer, and Live Actor
My name is Leroy and I represent 2 actors, I also own my own production company which is more than just a production company. We also offer a variety of services to customers at affordable prices. If interested in seeing what else we offer check out any of the links in my profile. The actors I represent are below,Scott WilliamsKelly MaidaThe Artists I represent are below,Juni Inami (Anime Lofi/other genre composer)Kamar Abderazak (3D Blender Model Designer)Leroy Diaz (Sin Seigen Productions LLC Owner) & Talent Agent
Speaks: english
Accents: british country (red neck) french
Setup: asus laptop blue snowball pop filter adobe audition garageband Mixcraft pro tools
Voice Description: child creature female adult female teen male adult male teen Kelly Maida Scott Williams
2 Recommendations 64 submissions 0 credits 11 followers
Mandala Media
@mandalamedia
A small team of dedicated creatives who want to tell stories through immersive audio.
I am a Audio Engineer, Writer, Director, and Producer
Erik Entropy: (a horror comedy podcast) is currently casting for ep 3Feel free to reach out on discord at mandala_media for easier communication. 
Speaks: english
Accents: american (new york) american (southeast) american valley girl chicago country american country (red neck) deep english (california sterotype) general american southern general southern united sates gruff hillbilly jock midwest american new jersey redneck red neck rough soft southern (country american) texan
Voice Description: female adult male adult nonbinary podcast
1 Recommendations 0 submissions 0 credits 49 followers
Angel
@emaeaye
Please be patient, student driver.
I am a Voice Actor, Artist, Video Editor, and Audio Engineer
18 :: They/ThemHello, I am Angel! I am a amateur voice actor who would like to join in some new projects! I am currently involved with Giggles VAs! I hope to work with you soon!
Speaks: english
Accents: american country american
Setup: audacity krita obs
Voice Description: androgynous female adult neutral nonbinary
1 Recommendations 12 submissions 0 credits 3 followers
Meclipse
@Meclipse
My Writing Portfolio! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HubETOrMCoikTANm2yXnH__UWSHo50yVNct183S8Wmo/edit
I am a Artist, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Director
I’ve been writing since I could read. I have many ideas I’d like to turn into realities and I’m here to help others that feel the same way about their projects. I usually just do writing, but if you need someone to video edit, compose music, or possibly voice act I might be able to help you.
Speaks: afrikaans english japanese
Accents: american australian country (red neck) irish japanese american
Voice Description: androgynous female adult female child female young adult male adult male child male young adult Adventurous Cold Curious deep hard Keith David type of voice kind Manipulative motherly warm
Skills and Interests: digital art
0 Recommendations 31 submissions 0 credits 6 followers
The Potato Lord
@the_potato_lord
Voice Actor, Writer, and Podcaster
I am a Voice Actor, Singer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Live Actor
Speaks: english
Accents: british country american generic scottish irish
Voice Description: creature male adult male young adult monster
0 Recommendations 6 submissions 0 credits 0 followers
CallieVibes
@CalliesGoldenEchoes
Your Project, My Voice - Let's Create Magic!Discord: callievibez
I am a Artist, Video Editor, Music Composer, Audio Engineer, Writer, and Live Actor
From my journey through voice, music, and storytelling, I wear many hats. As a lifelong singer and emerging voice actor, I've blended my love for storytelling with vocal prowess since age 5. Voice acting allows me to breathe life into characters, while as a voice teacher, I nurture budding talent. In addition to voice work, I'm a composer, producer, and lyricist, crafting symphonies of sound and tales that resonate. Join me as we explore the limitless possibilities of the spoken word!
Speaks: english
Accents: american (new york) american (southern) balinese british british (london) country american country (red neck) english (british) English London general american english general english general north american english generic southern american south east england southern (country american) US south valley girl
Setup: shure sm7b adobe audition
Voice Description: child female adult female child female teen female young adult
0 Recommendations 7 submissions 0 credits 0 followers
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