On this episode, Tony Zooms with Cuban-American actress and dancer Jeanine Mason, the voice behind Eva in Wondla. Recognized for her breakout position in Roswell, New Mexico, Jeanine brings a wealthy background in dance and theater to her animated efficiency—infusing Eva with intuition, empathy, and fierce loyalty.
🌱 On Eva’s Nature and Nurture
Jeanine displays on Eva’s emotional journey, particularly her bond with the creatures who raised her. “She has simply completely been cared for and nurtured by these creatures,” Jeanine shares, highlighting Eva’s instinctive drive to guard others. Her scenes in Lackeys with Rovi are particularly poignant: “He’s her household,” she says, underscoring the depth of their connection.
💫 Eva and Rovi: The Emotional Core
Jeanine reveals that her relationship with Rovi, voiced by Gary Anthony Williams, was her entry level into understanding Eva. “It actually was the pillar for me,” she explains. “What she needs is all through the entire sequence… exemplified in her wanting to connect with him and get by means of his type of curmudgeony spirit.” Their dynamic turns into the emotional compass of the present.
🎭 Discovering Eva: A Masterclass in Collaboration
Jeanine credit the artistic staff—John Lasseter, Bob Scannaway, Skydance, and Apple TV—for serving to her form Eva throughout three seasons. “I used to be so lucky to have such nice, prolific lecturers,” she says. Although she had carried out animation earlier than, Wondla pushed her into new territory, requiring her to trace Eva’s evolution throughout time and area.
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