Widely recognized for her voice and motion capture work in the acclaimed video game ‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,’ Stefanie Joosten brought the character Quiet to life. Cast as the central female character in the 2015 release, Joostens portrayal extended beyond her vocal performance, with her likeness also modeled for the character. This pivotal role also saw her contribute to the game’s legacy by singing ‘Quiet’s Theme,’ a track featured on the official soundtrack. Prior to this breakthrough, Joosten began her professional career in Tokyo in 2011, working with modeling agencies specializing in Western talent and securing a variety of minor acting roles and commercials.
Building on her success in ‘Metal Gear Solid V,’ Joosten continued to expand her presence within the gaming industry. In early 2019, she joined the cast of ‘Spacelords,’ embodying the character Sööma. Her versatile contributions further solidified in 2021 with ‘Wanted: Dead,’ where she took on multiple key roles, including lending her voice to Vivienne Niemantsverdriet, appearing on the game’s soundtrack, and serving as the lead cinematic director, showcasing her talent both in front of and behind the camera. Joosten subsequently ventured into the music industry, releasing her debut album, ‘Singing to the Sky,’ in 2022.
This acclaimed project was executive produced by the legendary Giorgio Moroder, marking a significant step in her artistic evolution. Continuing her musical journey, Joosten announced her highly anticipated second album, ‘Intermission,’ in 2023. The albums first single, ‘Tryouts for the Human Race,’ released the same year, featured a notable collaboration with Giorgio Moroder, a cover of the Sparks song, further highlighting her distinctive artistic partnerships and sound.