The famous Mexican voice actor and announcer Rubén Moya Acosta passed away on June 12 at the age of 62. The unfortunate news was released by the National Association of Interpreters (ANDI) through a publication by instagram.
The actor’s death coincides with the commemoration of World Dubbing Day. However, details of his death are unknown.
The National Association of Interpreters announces the sensitive death of interpreter partner Rubén Moya, an actor with extensive experience in the world of professional dubbing. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends on behalf of the ANDI Board of Directors and Surveillance Committee.
At the beginning of January, Rubén announced to his followers that he suffered from a disease, but did not give details.
Friends, I tell you all to take care of yourselves. This health problem came to change us, but I ask colleagues not to let your guard down, take great care of your work tool, your voice. Always go to a specialist.
Who was Rubén Moya?
Rubén Moya was born on October 31, 1960 in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, and moved to Mexico City at the age of four. In 1983, he graduated with a law degree, although some time ago he found his true vocation in dubbing.
He was one of the most famous Latin dubbing artists in Mexico, as well as a prominent commercial announcer, director, and teacher. With more than 40 years of experience, Rubén immortalized himself by giving voice to different pop culture characters, although he was best known for his dubbing of He-Man, the famous character from the DC Comics animated series of the eighties. , and be the Latino voice of American actor Morgan Freeman.
In children’s films, his dubbing as Baloo stands out in the jungle book (1967), Hunnic army leader Shan Yu in mulan (1998), Emperor Zurg in toy story 2Cobra Bubbles in Lilo & Stitch, the puffer fish in Finding Nemothe evil Kingpin in Spider-Man: A New Universe, among other.
Before the death of Rubén Moya, colleagues and fans joined the condolences through social networks. Among them are the actor Lalo Garza, famous for giving life to Krillin in dragonball.
‘A childhood idol. He is already a master of the universe’; ‘What unfortunate news. Great friend and always willing to help. He rest in peace’; ‘His voice of him will be eternal, his unforgettable person, RIP’; ‘What unfortunate news. Thank you for immortalizing the great He-Man in Spanish.
Rest in peace, Rubén Moya.
How sad that Rubén Moya, the voice of Morgan Freeman, Zurg from Toy Story and He-Man in Spanish, died 😔.
An unmistakable voice that, just hearing it, reminds me of the movie ‘Seven’. pic.twitter.com/6Oxc6fwCSY
— Sergio Musella (@Sergio_Musella) June 13, 2023
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