Ben Balmaceda
Voice ActorBen Balmaceda is a Chilean voice actor, born in London and now based in Los Angeles, who voices Teruo Hazukashi and Toshitsugu Kudo in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
My Hero Academia Role
Balmaceda voices Teruo Hazukashi, the second wielder of the One For All Quirk, in an episode exploring the power's history, and separately plays Toshitsugu Kudo, the villain Toga's father, in the English dub of My Hero Academia. The two roles give him a foothold in both the series' hero mythology and its darker family drama around the League of Villains.
Career and Notable Roles
Balmaceda has built a wide-ranging dub career with credits including Hanamichi Sakuragi in The First Slam Dunk, Shiki in Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, Andy in Undead Unluck, and Saber in Fate/strange Fake, plus video game roles such as Kaveh in Genshin Impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Ben Balmaceda voice in My Hero Academia?
Ben Balmaceda voices Teruo Hazukashi, the second wielder of the One For All Quirk, in an English dub episode exploring the power's history. He separately plays Toshitsugu Kudo, the villain Toga's father, giving him roles in both the series' hero mythology and its darker family drama.
What other anime has Ben Balmaceda been in?
Beyond My Hero Academia, Ben Balmaceda voices Hanamichi Sakuragi in The First Slam Dunk, Shiki in Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy, and Andy in Undead Unluck. His dub career spans several major English-language anime releases.
What video game has Ben Balmaceda voiced a character in?
Ben Balmaceda voices Kaveh in the video game Genshin Impact. The role sits alongside his English dub anime work, including Teruo Hazukashi in My Hero Academia.
What character does Ben Balmaceda voice in Fate/strange Fake?
Ben Balmaceda voices Saber in the English dub of Fate/strange Fake. It is one of several lead and supporting dub roles in his wide-ranging career.
Where is Ben Balmaceda from?
Ben Balmaceda, born in 1993, is a Chilean voice actor who was born in London and is now based in Los Angeles. He voices Teruo Hazukashi and Toshitsugu Kudo in the English dub of My Hero Academia.
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