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Gloria Rocha, 'La Madrina' of Latin American Dubbing, Dies at 94

Colleagues reported her death on her 94th birthday with tributes on X honoring her influence on the region’s voice industry.

Overview

  • Voice actors Eduardo “Lalo” Garza and René García shared messages on X confirming her passing and praising her mentorship.
  • She directed the Latin American dubbing of Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Slam Dunk and Sakura Card Captor, helping define the franchises’ regional sound.
  • Her voice roles included Miss Piggy, Velma from Scooby-Doo and Tweety, in addition to other characters across film and television.
  • Starting in the late 1950s, she worked at foundational studios including Rivatón de América, CINSA, Telespeciales, Producciones Salgado and Intertrack before focusing on directing at Auditel.
  • Her final credited directing work was the 2012 film The Iron Lady, and reports did not disclose a cause of death or funeral details.