Brina Palencia
Voice ActorBrina Palencia is an American voice actress recognized for a wide range of anime dub roles, including a recurring character in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise as well as her signature performance as Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece.
Fullmetal Alchemist Role
Palencia voices Nina Tucker, the young girl whose father Shou Tucker fuses her with the family dog in a forbidden human transmutation, one of the franchise's most devastating early storylines. She played the role across both the original 2003 series and the 2009 Brotherhood adaptation, giving voice to a character whose fate helps define the moral stakes of State Alchemy for Edward and Alphonse.
Career and Notable Roles
Palencia has gone on to headline major anime dubs as Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece, Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Touka Kirishima in Tokyo Ghoul, Juvia Lockser in Fairy Tail, and Holo in Spice and Wolf, alongside video game work as Mad Moxxi in the Borderlands series. She has also appeared on screen, including a starring role on The CW's Star-Crossed and guest spots on The Walking Dead and Castle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Brina Palencia voice?
Palencia is best known in the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise for voicing Nina Tucker, the young girl fused with the family dog by her father Shou Tucker. She has also become the English voice of Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece.
What is Brina Palencia known for?
Beyond Fullmetal Alchemist, Palencia has voiced Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, Touka Kirishima in Tokyo Ghoul, Juvia Lockser in Fairy Tail, and Holo in Spice and Wolf. She's also played Mad Moxxi in the Borderlands video game series.
Has Brina Palencia done any live-action acting?
Palencia has appeared in live-action roles as well, including a starring part on The CW's Star-Crossed. She has also made guest appearances on The Walking Dead and Castle.
When did Brina Palencia start her voice acting career?
Born in 1984, Palencia has been active in voice acting since 2004, the same era she joined the Fullmetal Alchemist cast.
What happens in Nina Tucker's storyline in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Nina is fused with the family dog by her own father, State Alchemist Shou Tucker, in a forbidden human transmutation. It's one of the franchise's most devastating early storylines and helps establish the moral stakes of State Alchemy for Edward and Alphonse.
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