American voice actress affiliated with Funimation known for her Dragon Ball roles. Became the modern voice of Marron starting in the 2010s and voiced Caway in Dragon Ball Super.
Tia Ballard took over as the English voice of Marron beginning in the 2010s, bringing a fresh interpretation to the beloved supporting character who first appeared in Dragon Ball Z as a child and evolved throughout the franchise. She also voiced Caway in Dragon Ball Super, contributing to the newer era of Dragon Ball's English localization and helping maintain character continuity across multiple series.
Ballard has established herself as a prolific voice actress through Funimation, with notable roles including Kusano in Sekirei, Mizore Shirayuki in Rosario + Vampire, Happy in Fairy Tail, and Zero Two in Darling in the Franxx. Her diverse character range demonstrates the versatility required for major anime roles, qualities that made her suitable for carrying forward established Dragon Ball characters.
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