Nina Yndis to Be Otakon 2024 Guest

Washington, D.C. (May 8, 2024) – Actress and producer Nina Yndis will be a guest at Otakon 2024, according to Otakorp Inc. Her voiceover talents have earned her recognition in the industry, with leading roles in major franchises and AAA games, one of the most recent ones being "Final Fantasy XVI," where she voices the role of Benedikta Harman.

An accomplished actress, voiceover artist and producer of Norwegian and Polish descent, Yndis has featured in many popular games. Her work in "Valhalla Assassin's Creed," "Star Wars LEGO," "Bravely Default 2," and "Divine Knockout" has further solidified her reputation as a versatile voiceover artist. Other credits include "Final Fantasy XIV," "Raft," "Encased," "Absolver," "Sea Of Solitude Trailer" and "Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series." She has narrated over 50+ audiobooks, earning nominations and awards for her outstanding fictional audiobook performances at the One Voice Awards and the prestigious Earphones Awards.

One of Yndis's latest acting projects, the futuristic thriller TV series "The Fortress," in which she stars alongside Russel Tovey, recently won the coveted Best Script award at Series Mania. Her depth and courage as an actress will be shown in the drama series "Mrs. Sidhu Investigates," where she shares the screen with Meera Syal, as well as in the Norwegian drama "In The Name of Love" and the American investigation series "FBI International" on CBS. Additionally, Nina can currently be seen showcasing her versatility in the American sisters' roles Adina Ilic and Zoe Popescu in "The Box," opposite Anna Friel. Some of Nina's previous credits include appearances in hit TV shows such as "Peaky Blinders," "Call The Midwife," "Casualty," and "X Company." Her work in independent films, including "Who Goes There?," "Portrait," and "Six Feet Of Separation," has earned her recognition, with the former shortlisted for a student BAFTA.

As a producer, Nina has created five short films and two music videos. Her first short film, "Nobody's Darling," was selected for the official line-up at renowned film festivals such as London Short Film Festival and London Independent Film Festival. Her latest zero-budget, lockdown horror-comedy, "Hestia!," which Nina also wrote, directed and composed the score for, has won several awards, and her most recent fully funded short film, "The Painter & The Poet," premiered at the BAFTA-qualifying Bolton Film Festival in October 2022. Nina has also produced two music videos for Maz O'Connor's album, "Loved Me Better" and "Cordelia," both of which premiered on major platforms such as Folk Radio and Americana UK.

Otakon 2024 will be held from August 2 to August 4 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

ABOUT OTAKON AND OTAKORP, INC.: Now entering its thirtieth year, Otakon is an annual celebration of Japanese and East Asian popular culture, and also one of the largest gatherings of fans in the United States. Otakon celebrates popular culture as a gateway to deeper understanding of Asian culture, and has grown along with the enthusiasm for anime, manga, video games, and music from the Far East. Historically, Otakon has drawn up to 42,000 people for three days each year (for a paid attendance of over 157,000 turnstile attendees). Otakon is a membership-based convention sponsored by Otakorp, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based, 501(c)3 educational non-profit whose mission is to promote the appreciation of Asian culture, primarily through its media and entertainment. Otakorp, Inc. is directed by an all-volunteer, unpaid staff – we are run by fans, for fans.

For more information about Otakorp, Inc., see https://www.otakorp.org/
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