Brina Palencia
Voice ActorBrina Palencia is an American voice actress whose extensive English-dub résumé includes major anime roles plus on-camera television work, with credits reaching back to the mid-2000s.
Neon Genesis Evangelion Role
Palencia is part of the wider voice cast connected to the English-language production of Neon Genesis Evangelion, an addition to a résumé built largely through her long association with Funimation's anime dubbing roster. That relationship has placed her in a wide range of major anime titles released in North America since the mid-2000s.
Career and Notable Roles
Palencia is widely recognized for voicing Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece and Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, two of the most prominent parts in her long list of anime dub credits, which also includes Ai Enma of Hell Girl, Holo from the anime Spice and Wolf, and Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia. She additionally voices Mad Moxxi across the Borderlands game series and has taken on-camera roles, including a starring turn in the CW drama Star-Crossed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Brina Palencia voice?
Palencia is widely recognized for voicing Tony Tony Chopper in One Piece and Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler, two of the most prominent parts in her long list of English-dub anime credits. The roles have become signature credits over her two-decade career.
What is Brina Palencia known for?
Beyond her anime dub work, Palencia has built a long association with Funimation's roster since the mid-2000s and voices Mad Moxxi across the Borderlands game series. She has also taken on-camera roles, including a starring turn in the CW drama Star-Crossed.
Is Brina Palencia in MHA?
Yes, Brina Palencia voices Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia, one of many major anime dub roles she has taken on since the mid-2000s. The part became one of her more widely recognized credits among English-speaking anime fans.
What other anime has Brina Palencia been in?
Palencia's other anime dub credits include Ai Enma in Hell Girl and Holo in the anime Spice and Wolf. Both roles came during her long-running association with Funimation's dubbing roster.
When did Brina Palencia start her voice acting career?
Brina Palencia, born in 1984, has worked in anime dubbing since 2004. That places her among the performers who joined the industry during its mid-2000s expansion in North America.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series, manga, and official materials. Neon Genesis Evangelion was created by Hideaki Anno, published by Kadokawa, and animated by khara and Gainax. All rights to Neon Genesis Evangelion and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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