Project Matchmaker
voa20019 for Samina (Seemi)
Female, Late 50’s-60’s, Pakistani
103 Lines
Seemi Auntie, the near world famous desi (South Asian) matchmaker! Seemi is somewhat of a legend, having paired more young couples than any other matchmaker in California. She’s loud, proud, and has a motor that just doesn’t quit. She loves her family but often clashes with her youngest daughter, Meena, who she is determined to get hitched “before [Meena’s] biological clock expires.”
NOTE: This character uses some Urdu words in a few of her lines, so if you aren't South Asian, you will need to work with me on learning the pronunciation.
Here you go, beta. I made you your favorite. Chicken biryani with beef jalfrezi and paneer masala.
* Speaking to Meena, nicely. Meena suspects something must be afoot.
Not telling me. Sneaking around my back. You can tell me these things, beta. I know, these days, usually the young people meet by themselves once they have permission from their parents...
(to Murtaza)
Halal dating.
* Speaking to Meena, then Murtaza around the family room couch.
I have been asking that girl to make me a website for years. She never did. Such a lazy, unhelpful, ungrateful daughter I gave birth to. I wish she was more like Samira. I wish she would actually listen to me. Crazy larki.
* Speaking to the camera in an Office/Modern Family mockumentary style interview.
Your voice is very well-suited for this role! I envisioned Samina sounding like how I hear some aunties speak, and you did a great job!
Thanks for your positive feedback. Hope to work with you soon. Regards.