"Tony...Thank you for everything. You've been a real pleasure. I thank you and Alice (Halle's on-screen character) thanks you. Have a drink on us. Love, Halle" - Halle Berry, Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe Winner
“To Dear Tony, a wee gift to say thank you for who you are and all that you do so beautifully! I hope we get to do it again on Siren Season 3! Big love, Rena Owen.” - Rena Owen, actress SIREN
"We [the Fargo actors] had a great dialect coach, Tony Alcantar.”
- Colin Hanks, Golden Globe, and Emmy Nominee
“After working with Tony I have been asked several times where my American speech patterns came from. The ultimate testament of Tony’s dialect coaching was recently when I was voting here in BC...an elections officer mistook me (I am Canadian) for an American by my accent alone, reminding me that Americans cannot vote in provincial elections!!!"
- Dylan Playfair, Leo Winner
“I had such a fantastic time working with you. Honestly, it was such a pleasure. I really appreciate your approach to (dialect) work and never once did you put pressure on me. I have had experience with other dialect coaches in the past and it has most definitely felt like that, so thank you very much for making it fun!
“Your work is great!"
- Shawn Doyle, Gemini Winner
“Tony not only helped me with perfecting my American accent, he gave me easy fundamental tools and exercises to maintain a natural accent. His accent work also crossed over to my acting technique. Since my sessions with him, I have successfully booked roles on Stargate Universe and Supernatural. I can't thank Tony enough.”
“Tony, thank you so much for your help (on Birth of the Dragon); you are a great teacher. I will miss you!”
– Jing Jing Qu, lead in the feature film, Birth of the Dragon
"Thank you, Tony! What a classy & lovely fellow you are! It was our pleasure working with you…always a pro, always liked by all and able to keep our show supplied with top candidates for our requirements.
Thank you for all of the above.You make it seamless and it is very much appreciated. You bet it’s not goodbye. Enjoy the spring/summer season of life and hope to reconnect on something in the fall when I’m ready to work again! Thanks again Tony, Yvonne."
- Yvonne Melville, Production Manager/Co-Producer of “The Man in the High Castle”
“I am constantly recommending Tony Alcantar as a dialect coach.”
- Laura Brooke Toplass, Casting Director
“I had the good fortune of working with Tony to prepare for an important audition. This was my first time working with a dialect coach and he set me completely at ease. He was knowledgeable, kind, and dramatically improved my audition. He is a master at dialect training but also has the unique insight of being able to break down the scene and give phenomenal acting notes to enhance your work. I can say with complete assurance that anytime I have any dialect needs, I will be calling Tony!”
“Tony Alcantar is a highly intuitive and gifted Accent and Dialect Coach. Having worked with numerous coaches in both Los Angeles and Vancouver over the past 10 years, Tony is by far the best I have trained with. We are very lucky to have Tony here and I highly recommend him as a coach for both auditions and dialect training!”
- Stacey Barrington, Actress and Founder of West Coast Actor’s
"Thank you for your help with that accent...it was immensely important to me that it worked…your ear and your nudging was fantastic - and sometimes surprising!"
- Martin Freeman, Emmy and BAFTA Winner, Golden Globe nominee
"Tony,
Thank you so very much for being such a huge help to Barbara Eve Harris for our episode of “Supernatural". She learned a great deal from you in a short time and did a terrific job on our shoot."
- John Badham, Director, Career Achievement Winner, and Emmy Nominee
“You made me instantly at ease; you’re a gem, sir!”
– Allison Tolman, Critics Choice Winner, Golden Globe, and Emmy Nominee
"Everyone at MGM is very happy...thanks for the great work on FARGO...the cast relied on you and trusted your instruction...no one could do it better."
- Kim Todd, producer FARGO, Emmy and Gemini Winner
“Tony, thanks again for your enormous contribution to the show’s success.”
- John Cameron, producer FARGO, Emmy Winner
“You, Tony, are a part of that family that needs to share in the credit of all the critical acclaim of FARGO."
- Chad Oakes, producer FARGO, Emmy winner and Gemini nominee
"I approached Tony Alcantar for help with learning an American accent for Mr. Young as I feel comfortable with him and feel he supports my efforts as a young actor. (To date I have completed 81 episodes of this show) Tony's knowledge with comedic timing has also helped me with my always challenging job on Mr. Young. Tony gives very clear messages and breaks down what he is teaching so that it is easy to understand. I would recommend Tony as an on-set dialect coach.”
- Gig Morton, Leo Nominee
““..I saw your ability to take twelve individuals, all with different needs and at different skill levels, and make it possible for each individual to learn significantly more...You simplify every situation. Then build on that simple foundation. Results are immediate and often amazing. Your years of improv and voice coaching bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each class.””
“Thank you for an amazing first class, today! You were able to calm my fears immediately, putting me at such ease, that I was able to focus and learn what you were teaching. My only regret about taking your course, why the hell didn’t I call you sooner!?!?!”