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Lisa Ortiz
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Lisa Ortiz is an American voice actress and voice director.[1] She is best known for her roles in English anime adaptations, such as Lina Inverse in Slayers and Amy Rose in Sonic X. She voiced the latter character in the mainline and spin-off Sonic the Hedgehog video games from 2005 to 2010.[2]
Key Information
Ortiz has served as voice director for the English dub of Pokémon since 2016, in addition to having performed several voice roles during the anime's first season. In 2021, she reprised Tao Jun in the Netflix anime Shaman King.
Career
[edit]Lisa has appeared in titles for SDI Media, NYAV Post, 4Kids Entertainment, Central Park Media, Headline Studios, TAJ Productions, and DuArt Film and Video. Her first major voice acting role was the Gym Leader Sabrina in the long running Pokémon anime series.
At the 2002 Katsucon in Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa admitted that her start in voice overs came from her brother stealing her car, which led to her meeting a friend to retrieve the car, who then invited her to a casting call for Record of Lodoss War.
Ortiz is the President of Noise of O Productions,[3] LLC, an audio post house and has directed for games and animation, including Modern Combat 5 and Super 4.
Personal life
[edit]Ortiz resides in Los Angeles, California, and frequently travels to New York City for business. In terms of political views, she is an open critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.[4][better source needed]
Filmography
[edit]Anime dubbing
[edit]Animation
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Cubix: Robots for Everyone | Babysix | English dub | |
| 2003 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Jhanna | ||
| 2003–2004 | Funky Cops | Miss Lee | 4Kids dub | |
| 2004–2007 | Winx Club | Musa, Icy, Digit, Mitzi | 4Kids dub; Season 1–3 | |
| 2006 | Padre Pio | Additional voices | ||
| 2006–2009 | Viva Piñata | Mrs. Whirlm, Betty Bunnycomb | ||
| 2006–2010 | Chaotic | Lulu, Unda, Servant of Water | ||
| 2007 | The Little Cars 2: Rodopolis Adventures | Cris Crash | ||
| Ratatoing | Carol | |||
| 2008 | The Little Cars 3: Fast and Furious | Cris Crash | ||
| 2008–2011 | Angel's Friends | Miki, Cabiria | ||
| 2009 | Little & Big Monsters | Amanda | ||
| 2018–2021 | 44 Cats | Jumpy, Gaby, Astricat, Sandy, Ginny, others | ||
| 2019 | Winx Club (Nickelodeon revival) | Griselda | 3Beep dub, season 8 |
Movies
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Galaxy Express 999: The Eternal Fantasy | Maetel | English dub | |
| 1999 | Adolescence of Utena | Shiori Takatsuki, Shadow Girl E-ko | English dub | |
| 2006 | Impy's Island | Ping | ||
| 2007 | Exte: Hair Extensions | Yuko Mizushima | English dub | |
| 2008 | Impy's Wonderland | Ping | ||
| 2010 | Time of Eve | Rina | English dub | |
| 2011 | Kikoriki. Team Invincible | Rosa | English dub | |
| 2019 | The Fairy Princess & the Unicorn | Ophira | ||
| 2022 | One Piece Film: Red | Sunny-kun | English dub |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City | Pedestrian, Commercial Announcer | ||
| 2004 | Shaman King: Power of Spirit | Tao Jun | English dub | |
| 2005–2010 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Amy Rose | [2][10] | |
| 2006 | Winx Club: Video Game (PC/PS2) | Icy, Musa | ||
| 2014 | Smite | Izanami, Divine Dragon Bellona (voice) | ||
| 2011 | PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond | Oshawott | English dub | |
| 2016 | Street Fighter V | Noembelu | English dub | |
| 2017 | Fire Emblem Heroes | Eremiya | English dub | [2] |
| 2022 | Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes | Additional voices | English dub | [11] |
| Path to Nowhere | Bai Yi, Joan | English dub | ||
| Goddess of Victory: Nikke | Ether, Dolla | English dub |
Live action
[edit]- Adventures in Voice Acting – Herself
Production credits
[edit]Voice director
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Guillou, Justin (July 13, 2017). "Gotta Voice 'Em All — A Talk with Lisa Ortiz". Oprainfall. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Official Website". Lisa Ortiz. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ^ "Lina and Deedlit Walk Into A Room: An Interview with Lisa Ortiz". Anime Herald. April 9, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Lisa Ortiz [@Lisalisejam] (June 10, 2025). "Ask yourself what you will tolerate. Will you terrorize another human being for you "imagined" freedom. Or do you even see ur being used for someone else's gain?" (Tweet). Retrieved September 30, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "G.I. Joe: Sigma 6: Cast". Yojoe.com. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
- ^ "Voice Cast Listing at Voice Chasers". Voicechasers.com. August 27, 2006. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ^ "G.I. Joe: Sigma 6 (TV Series 2005–2006) - IMDb". IMDb.
- ^ "Arte". Sound Cadence Studios. Archived from the original on March 4, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Full Dive: This Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life!". Sound Cadence Studios. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lisa Ortiz (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information). Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ "Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes (2022 Video Game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Voice Actress Lisa Ortiz to Appear at Otakon 2016". Anime News Network. July 7, 2016. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Website
- Lisa Ortiz on Facebook
- Lisa Ortiz at IMDb
- Lisa Ortiz at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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Lisa Ortiz
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Biography
Early life
Lisa Ortiz was born on December 11, 1974, in New York City, United States, to parents of Puerto Rican descent.[3][2] She identifies as a Nuyorican, reflecting her upbringing as a New Yorker of Puerto Rican heritage.[3] Ortiz's entry into voice acting was sparked by a family incident during her early adulthood. While preparing for a theater audition, she discovered that her brother had stolen her car, leading her to attend a voice-over audition instead, marking the beginning of her professional path in the field.[3][6][7] Raised in New York City, Ortiz received classical training in theater and voice from a young age, immersing herself in the performing arts.[3] She pursued formal education at Hofstra University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater.[7] This foundation in classical techniques provided her with the skills necessary for her debut professional role as Deedlit in the English dub of Record of Lodoss War in 1996, which introduced her to the world of anime voice acting.[8]Personal life
Lisa Ortiz resides primarily in Los Angeles, California, while maintaining a bicoastal lifestyle that involves frequent travel to New York City for professional engagements.[3] She shares her home with two cats named Littie and Boudica, whom she affectionately refers to as her "fabulous felines," reflecting her deep commitment to animal companionship.[3] Ortiz is actively involved in activism, particularly in animal welfare; she co-founded the non-profit organization Voices for Fosters in 2017 alongside fellow voice actress Sarah Natochenny to promote fostering programs, reduce shelter overcrowding, and combat euthanasia by encouraging pet adoption and support for time-constrained individuals.[9][3][10] As a New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, Ortiz identifies as a Nuyorican, embracing her bilingual heritage in English and Spanish, which informs her cultural identity and personal interests, including a passion for singing jazz in her free time.[3]Career
Voice acting
Lisa Ortiz began her professional voice acting career in 1996, debuting in anime dubbing with the English adaptation of Record of Lodoss War under Central Park Media.[11] Throughout her early years, she collaborated with key New York-based studios specializing in anime localization, including 4Kids Entertainment, NYAV Post, SDI Media, Central Park Media, Headline Studios, TAJ Productions, and DuArt Film & Video, which facilitated her entry into the competitive dubbing scene.[5] Ortiz achieved her breakthrough in the late 1990s through high-profile anime dubs that showcased her versatile vocal range, particularly in energetic and youthful characters, solidifying her iconic status within the English voice acting community for anime adaptations.[11] These roles not only highlighted her ability to capture the essence of complex anime narratives but also positioned her as a staple talent during the burgeoning popularity of dubbed anime in North America. From the early 2000s onward, her career progressed beyond anime-focused work to encompass broader animation, video games, and films, reflecting the expanding scope of voice acting opportunities in multimedia production.[1] By 2025, she had accumulated over 200 credited roles across these mediums, demonstrating sustained adaptability and demand in the industry.[1] In her evolution toward recent projects up to 2025, Ortiz has maintained involvement in long-running series while reprising classic characters, such as her return as Tao Jun in the 2021 reboot of Shaman King, allowing her to revisit and refine earlier performances amid modern production standards.[12] This ongoing work underscores her enduring presence in anime revivals and continuations. Ortiz has navigated significant challenges in the voice acting industry, including the 2012 closure of 4Kids Entertainment, which disrupted workflows for many actors and required shifts to alternative studios like DuArt for continuity in projects such as Pokémon.[13] Additionally, evolving dubbing trends toward more literal translations from the original Japanese scripts have demanded adjustments in performance style, prompting her gradual transition into hybrid roles that blend acting with behind-the-scenes contributions, as seen in shared projects like Pokémon.[14]Voice directing and production
Lisa Ortiz founded Noise of O Productions, LLC, in the early 2010s, serving as its president and leading the company as an audio post-production house focused on voice-over recording, dubbing services, and talent casting for animation, anime, and video games.[3][15] The studio has handled production for mobile titles such as Modern Combat 5 (2014) and Dungeon Hunter 5 (2015), providing voice direction and post-production support.[3] Ortiz transitioned into voice directing around 2014, with her debut credits including the video game Modern Combat 5 and the animated series Super 4 (2014–2015).[16] Her most prominent directing role began in 2016 as the primary voice director for the English dub of Pokémon the Series, succeeding previous directors and overseeing dubbing for over 200 episodes across arcs including XY (2013–2016, directed from 2016 onward), Sun & Moon (2016–2019), Journeys (2019–2023), and Horizons: The Series (2023–present, continuing through 2025).[2][17][18] In her capacity as voice director for Pokémon, Ortiz manages the dubbing process, including script adaptation, talent coordination, and session direction to align performances with the original Japanese audio while maintaining narrative consistency.[10] This role has involved guiding ensembles of voice actors through complex episodes, contributing to the series' high production standards and its adaptation for global audiences via platforms like Netflix.[3] Through Noise of O Productions, Ortiz has expanded her production work to include additional anime and animation dubs, such as contributions to Netflix's Heroes United (2020) and various Gameloft game titles, emphasizing efficient digital workflows in remote recording and post-production.[3] Her leadership in these projects has enhanced dubbing quality by integrating modern tools for virtual collaboration, particularly during industry shifts post-2020, and has supported the development of emerging voice talent through structured session guidance.[19]Filmography
Anime dubbing
Lisa Ortiz began her anime dubbing career in the mid-1990s, contributing to some of the earliest English-language adaptations of Japanese anime that introduced the medium to Western audiences. Her roles often featured in pioneering dubs produced by studios like ADV Films and 4Kids Entertainment, where she voiced lead and supporting characters in both television series and OVAs. Notable for her versatile performances in fantasy and adventure genres, Ortiz's work spans over three decades, with ongoing contributions to long-running franchises as of 2025.[1] Her anime credits include a wide range of characters, from fiery sorceresses to high elves and gym leaders. Below is a chronological list of her key anime dubbing roles, focusing on series and OVAs with details on episode ranges where applicable and any reprises or recasts specific to anime projects.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Gall Force: Eternal Story (OVA) | Eluza, Pony | Early dub contribution to a classic mecha OVA series.[14] |
| 1990 | Record of Lodoss War (OVA) | Deedlit | Voiced the high-elf princess in the 13-episode OVA adaptation, a seminal fantasy import.[1] |
| 1995–2009 | Slayers (TV series and OVAs) | Lina Inverse | Lead role as the dragon-slaying sorceress across five TV seasons (52 episodes total), three OVAs, and two films; reprised in multiple dubs and specials.[8] |
| 1997 | Revolutionary Girl Utena (TV) | Shiori Takatsuki | Supporting role in the 39-episode series.[20] |
| 1998–present | Pokémon the Series | Sabrina (Kanto Gym Leader), various others (e.g., Oshawott in Black & White, Korrina in XY, additional voices in later seasons up to 2025) | Initial role as Sabrina in episodes 46–58 (Indigo League); recast and reprised minor roles, with ongoing contributions including gym leaders and Pokémon through Horizons as of 2025.[10] |
| 1998 | Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy (film) | Maetel | Voice in the English dub of the anime film.[14] |
| 2001 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (TV) | Serenity Wheeler | Recurring role in the 224-episode series.[1] |
| 2001 | Shaman King (TV) | Tao Jun | Voiced the shamaness in the 64-episode series.[8] |
| 2001–2002 | Fighting Foodons (TV) | Natsume | Lead role in the 26-episode series.[21] |
| 2002–2003 | Arcade Gamer Fubuki (OVA) | Chizuru Jyumonji | Role in the 4-episode OVA.[21] |
| 2003–2006 | Sonic X (TV) | Amy Rose | Main role as the hedgehog in the 78-episode series (4Kids dub).[1] |
| 2004–2006 | One Piece (4Kids dub, TV) | Tony Tony Chopper | Voiced the reindeer doctor in episodes 1–143 (4Kids adaptation).[8] |
| 2010 | Time of Eve (OVA) | Rina | Supporting role in the 6-episode sci-fi OVA.[20] |
| 2013–2015 | Pokémon the Series: XY (TV) | Korrina | Gym Leader role in episodes 86–93 and related specials.[2] |
| 2021 | Shaman King (2021 reboot, TV) | Tao Jun, Eliza Faust (ep. 22) | Reprised Tao Jun in the 52-episode Netflix dub; additional role as Eliza.[8] |
| 2021–present | My Hero Academia (TV) | Burnin (Moe Kamiji) | Debuted in season 6 (episodes 114+); ongoing in later seasons as of 2025.[22] |
Western animation
Lisa Ortiz began her contributions to Western animation in the early 2000s, primarily through dubs and original English productions by studios such as 4Kids Entertainment. Her work in this medium emphasizes versatile performances in ensemble casts, often voicing spirited young characters or antagonists in family-oriented series targeted at children and preteens. These roles demonstrate her ability to adapt to diverse animation styles, from action-adventure to musical fantasy, while collaborating with U.S. networks like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. A key early credit came in the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2010), where she voiced Jhanna, a fierce alien warrior challenging a tyrannical ruler in the episode "The People's Choice" (season 3, episode 5, 2004). She later returned to the franchise as Britney Alexander in the Fast Forward arc episode "Invasion of the Bodyjacker!" (season 6, episode 10, 2006). Both roles highlighted her capacity for portraying strong, otherworldly female figures in high-stakes action scenarios.[23] Ortiz's most extensive involvement in Western animation occurred with the Italian-American co-produced Winx Club (4Kids English dub, 2004–2007), where she voiced multiple recurring characters across the first three seasons. As Musa, the music fairy with sonic powers, she delivered a confident and melodic performance central to the group's dynamics. She also portrayed Icy, the icy-manipulating leader of the Trix witches, infusing the antagonist with a sharp, villainous edge. Additional roles included Digit (a tech-savvy pixie ally), Mitzi (a snobbish rival student), and supporting voices like Katy and Matlin, appearing in various episodes focused on magical school adventures and battles. This series, broadcast on Nickelodeon and 4Kids TV, showcased her in a long-form narrative blending fairy tales with teen drama.[24] In the mid-2000s, she contributed to other American and Canadian productions. For Viva Piñata (2006–2009), an whimsical series based on the video game and aired on 4Kids TV, Ortiz provided additional voices, including the gossipy Mrs. Whirlm (a Whirlm piñata) and Betty Bunnycomb (a Bunnycomb piñata), enhancing the garden community's quirky interactions in multiple episodes such as "Cocoadile Tears" and "High Plains Drafter." Her work added layers to the show's humorous, creature-filled world.[25] Similarly, in Chaotic (2006–2010), a fantasy card-battle series co-produced by 4Kids and Cartoon Network, Ortiz voiced Lulu, a clever human girl navigating the interdimensional world of Perim, across 78 episodes. She also performed other supporting roles like Unda (a water servant), contributing to the show's themes of strategy and creature battles in a recurring capacity.[26] Ortiz's recent Western animation work includes the Italian preschool series 44 Cats (2018–present), distributed on Nickelodeon and Netflix. She voices Gaby, the ambitious editor of the Daily Cat newspaper who organizes town events and supports the protagonists' music band; Jumpy, a hyperactive supporting cat; Astricat, a space-themed character; and additional voices like Sandy and Ginny. These roles appear throughout the ongoing series, emphasizing fun, musical adventures in a cat-centric community, with Gaby serving as a recurring mentor figure.[27][28][29]| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Jhanna | Episode: "The People's Choice" (S3E5); alien warrior in a gladiatorial duel.[23] |
| 2004–2007 | Winx Club (4Kids dub) | Musa, Icy, Digit, Mitzi, Katy, Matlin | Seasons 1–3; main and recurring in 78 episodes total; fairy and witch leads in magical battles. |
| 2006 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Britney Alexander | Episode: "Invasion of the Bodyjacker!" (S6E10); future-era supporting character. |
| 2006–2009 | Viva Piñata | Mrs. Whirlm, Betty Bunnycomb, additional voices | Multiple episodes (e.g., S1E3 "Cocoadile Tears"); piñata inhabitants in garden comedy.[25] |
| 2006–2010 | Chaotic | Lulu, Unda, additional voices | 78 episodes; human explorer and elemental servant in card-game fantasy.[26] |
| 2018–present | 44 Cats | Gaby, Jumpy, Astricat, Sandy, Ginny, others | Ongoing; recurring in musical episodes; town organizer and cat ensemble.[27] |