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Carrying the Mustache: Mario’s New Voice Embraces the Legacy

Kevin Afghani, who took over Mario (and also voices Luigi and Wario) in 2023 after Charles Martinet stepped back, says he’s honored yet nervous to carry on the iconic role and shows deep respect for Martinet, calling him the true Mario; he discussed the mantle in a USA Today interview and will make his first American convention appearance, underscoring his wish to keep the characters meaningful for fans as Martinet continues to engage with them without improvising dialogue.

via Kotaku|

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New Mario Voice Actor Emphasizes Charles Martinet's Iconic Legacy

USA Today published an exclusive interview with Kevin Afghani, the new Mario voice actor, who says he was nervous taking over from Charles Martinet but has immense respect for Martinet's iconic Mario legacy, highlighting his work on Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

via My Nintendo News|

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gaming2 days ago•13 min saved

Mario's New Voice Actor Debunks Direct Narration Rumors

Kevin Afghani, who succeeded Charles Martinet as Mario, told USA Today that he never worked on Nintendo Direct presentations and did not narrate Directs, addressing a long-running online rumor. He reflected on his rising public recognition and his other roles, such as Amir in Warframe, since taking on Mario with Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

via Nintendo Everything|

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Afghani Praises Martinet, Embraces the Mario Legacy

Mario voice actor Kevin Afghani says Charles Martinet is 'THE guy' and that he’s nervous yet honored to take over as Mario, praising Martinet’s iconic performance; ahead of Charlie's ComicCon in Estero, Florida, Afghani discussed his Nintendo roots, the pressure of following a legend, and confirmed he never worked for Nintendo before voicing Mario, while Martinet remains Nintendo's brand ambassador and continues to engage with fans.

via Nintendo Life|

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From Fan to Icon: Kevin Afghani Becomes Mario’s New Voice

Kevin Afghani, a lifelong Nintendo fan, has become the new voice of Mario, Luigi and Wario, taking over from Charles Martinet with 2023’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and later voicing other characters in titles like Mario Kart World, WarioWare: Move It! and Super Mario Party Jamboree. He’ll make his first U.S. appearance at Charlie’s ComicCon in Estero, Florida, where he’ll meet fans and participate in a panel. Afghani says voicing Mario is unbelievable and an honor, while noting Charles Martinet remains Nintendo’s Mario Ambassador.

via USA Today|

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gaming2 years ago•7 min saved

Kevin Afghani Takes Over as Mario's Voice Actor in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Game

Voice actor Kevin Afghani has announced that he will be voicing Mario and Luigi in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game for Nintendo Switch, taking over from Charles Martinet who has transitioned to the role of "Mario Ambassador." The game is set to release on October 20 and will feature both local and online multiplayer functionality.

via Anime News Network|

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gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Kevin Afghani Takes Over as Mario's Voice Actor in Super Mario Bros. Game

Kevin Afghani has been chosen as the new voice actor for Mario in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. game, taking over from Charles Martinet who recently retired. The game, titled Super Mario Bros. Wonder, will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 20. Afghani expressed his pride in voicing Mario and Luigi and thanked Nintendo for the opportunity. Martinet, who had been the original voice of Mario for many years, will now serve as the Mario Ambassador, continuing to promote the character worldwide.

via Deadline|

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