Edwyn Tiong
Description
Edwyn Tiong is a voice actor, writer, and audio designer with a career spanning over two decades, beginning in the online creative communities of the late 1990s. Often known by his handle Omahdon, he started by participating in radioplays and anime fandubs before gaining significant recognition in the early 2000s within the Newgrounds animation scene, where he contributed to popular series and games such as 8-Bit Theater and Sonic: Nazo Unleashed. This period established him as a prominent figure in online voice acting, working alongside other future professionals. He later transitioned to YouTube-based productions, lending his voice to projects like Final Fantasy VII Machinabridged and ScrewAttack's Death Battle.
Tiong's professional career expanded as he moved into independent and major video games. His first major paid role was as Fuse in the critically acclaimed indie game Dust: An Elysian Tail in 2012. He has since provided voices for numerous other games, including the Royal Magister in Freedom Planet, characters in The Journey Down series, Ysoris in Edge of Eternity, and roles in Tangle Tower, Harold Halibut, and Unavowed. In addition to performance, Tiong contributes creatively as a writer, notably serving as one of the lead writers for Freedom Planet 2.
In the realm of anime and animation, Tiong has built an extensive list of English voice-over credits. As noted, he plays the role of Pei Lang in the third series of Kingdom. His other anime roles include The Boss in the Masaaki Yuasa film Kick-Heart, Akira Hongo in KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple, and various characters in series such as Dragon Goes House-Hunting, Full Dive, Kageki Shoujo!!, and Tribe Nine. His work also extends to English dubs of anime OAVs like Gunbuster.
Throughout his career, Tiong has been recognized for his versatility and distinctive voice, which has been described as possessing a unique accent due to his background as a Malaysian-born Chinese who grew up in Australia and New Zealand. He is known for frequent collaborations with specific game development studios, including GalaxyTrail on the Freedom Planet series and SkyGoblin on The Journey Down. His enduring presence in the industry, from early internet fan projects to professional voice acting in major releases, marks a significant career trajectory built on community engagement and sustained creative output.
Tiong's professional career expanded as he moved into independent and major video games. His first major paid role was as Fuse in the critically acclaimed indie game Dust: An Elysian Tail in 2012. He has since provided voices for numerous other games, including the Royal Magister in Freedom Planet, characters in The Journey Down series, Ysoris in Edge of Eternity, and roles in Tangle Tower, Harold Halibut, and Unavowed. In addition to performance, Tiong contributes creatively as a writer, notably serving as one of the lead writers for Freedom Planet 2.
In the realm of anime and animation, Tiong has built an extensive list of English voice-over credits. As noted, he plays the role of Pei Lang in the third series of Kingdom. His other anime roles include The Boss in the Masaaki Yuasa film Kick-Heart, Akira Hongo in KenIchi the Mightiest Disciple, and various characters in series such as Dragon Goes House-Hunting, Full Dive, Kageki Shoujo!!, and Tribe Nine. His work also extends to English dubs of anime OAVs like Gunbuster.
Throughout his career, Tiong has been recognized for his versatility and distinctive voice, which has been described as possessing a unique accent due to his background as a Malaysian-born Chinese who grew up in Australia and New Zealand. He is known for frequent collaborations with specific game development studios, including GalaxyTrail on the Freedom Planet series and SkyGoblin on The Journey Down. His enduring presence in the industry, from early internet fan projects to professional voice acting in major releases, marks a significant career trajectory built on community engagement and sustained creative output.