Mexican voice actor Alexis Ortega, known for being the Latin voice of Spiderman, passed away on Monday at the age of 38. The news was announced by the specialized portal World Dubbing News through a statement on their Instagram profile. "We regret to announce the sensitive passing of voice actor Alexis Ortega, we send our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in this difficult time," read the text, as reported by Infobae.
Born on August 31, 1987, in Mexico, Alexis Ortega had a solid and multifaceted career in both dubbing and on-screen acting. Since his beginnings in 2013, his voice and artistic presence became a reference in Latin American pop culture. The reasons for his early death are unknown, his recent social media posts did not indicate any health issues.
He was mainly recognized for being the Latin Spanish voice of Spiderman in the character's early appearances portrayed by Tom Holland in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His performances in Captain America: Civil War (2016), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), and Avengers: Infinity War (2018) solidified him as a beloved figure for generations of fans who grew up listening to his voice.
Ortega also showcased his talent in iconic productions like Big Hero 6, where he voiced Tadashi Hamada, and contributed to the dubbing of titles such as Star Wars: Rogue One, Finding Dory, and Cars 3.
Beyond the recording studio, Alexis Ortega also demonstrated his acting skills on screen. He appeared in successful series like Luis Miguel: The Series (portraying Jorge "El Burro" Van Rankin in his youth) and La Casa de las Flores, where he played Federico "DJ Freddy" Limantour.
Additionally, in recent years, he ventured into the world of social media, working on dubbing projects linked to channels like MrBeast in their Spanish version.