Jefferson Utanes

Jefferson Utanes was the iconic Filipino voice of Son Goku across the entire Dragon Ball franchise, voicing the character in the original Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, and Dragon Ball Super across both GMA and QTV dubs. Beyond Goku, he also voiced Master Roshi and other characters, establishing himself as the face and voice of the franchise in the Philippines. He additionally provided voices for Goku Black and other major characters in Dragon Ball Super, making him indispensable to Filipino fans' connection with the series. Utanes was also credited as a dubbing director for Dragon Ball Z Kai, overseeing the quality of the Filipino localization.

Utanes earned the affectionate nickname 'Goku ng Pinas' meaning 'Goku of the Philippines' for his definitive portrayal of the character that spanned decades. He was also known as 'The Man with a Thousand Voices' for his prolific dubbing career across numerous anime titles. As a voice actor and dubbing director, he shaped the Filipino anime dub industry. Utanes passed away on December 16, 2025, following health complications, leaving behind an immense legacy in Filipino pop culture.