Breaking: Alexis Ortega, the Mexican actor who gave Tom Holland’s Spider-Man his Latin American Spanish voice, has died at 38. We can confirm Ortega passed on January 26, 2026. The dubbing community is in shock. Fans across the region are grieving the voice that defined a hero for a generation.
The Voice Behind a Hero
If you watched Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in Spanish, you heard Alexis Ortega. He caught the catch in Peter’s breath. He nailed the quick humor, the teen energy, and the heart. In theaters and on streaming, his performance made Spider-Man feel local, and still larger than life.
Ortega built a bridge between Hollywood and millions of Latin American viewers. His timing, his natural warmth, and his clean diction turned big budget spectacle into something intimate. Kids grew up with that voice. Teens traded his quips at school. Parents knew the friendly tone before the mask even swung into frame.
- Spider-Man in Captain America, Civil War and Spider-Man, Homecoming
- Avengers, Infinity War
- Tadashi Hamada in Big Hero 6
- Work across Rogue One, Finding Dory, and Cars 3
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A Career That Moved With the Times
Ortega never stood still. He trained for the mic, then stretched into on-camera roles. On Netflix, he appeared in Luis Miguel, La Serie as Jorge El Burro Van Rankin. In La Casa de las Flores, he played Federico, DJ Freddy, Limantour. He moved with ease between dubbing suites and live sets.
He also met a new wave of fans through gaming content. Recent collaborations on MrBeast Gaming introduced his voice to a younger, digital-first crowd. That cross over matters. It showed how a skilled performer can shape culture on any screen, big or small.
His last Instagram post came on November 7, 2025. It was a quiet photo with his dog. There were no clues in that image, just a simple moment from a busy life.
The Industry Says Goodbye
Studios and colleagues are mourning. Veteran performers who shared booths with Ortega describe him as focused, generous, and funny in the green room. Directors who worked with him praise his instincts. He could match a breath to a cut, or find a smile inside a single word.
Peers added memories and thanks, many from artists who first met him as fans. Their notes read like a chorus. A friend. A pro. A partner you wanted on your session. Institutions within the dubbing world also posted tributes that underline his impact across Latin America.
No official cause of death has been disclosed. The family has not issued further details at this time.
Why This Loss Hits So Hard
Dubbing is an art that many hear, and few see. In Latin America, it is also a cultural pillar. Voices like Ortega’s are anchors. They give continuity across sequels, platforms, and years. They help a child in Guadalajara feel the same thrill as a teen in Bogotá. They make global stories feel like home.
For Spider-Man, that anchor is key. Holland’s Peter is quick and hopeful. Ortega kept that spark intact in Spanish. He carried the weight in the quiet scenes, the grief, the jokes that land in a single breath. When the mask lifts, the voice must still feel honest. Ortega delivered that honesty, film after film.
Fans often remember scenes, but they keep voices in their heads. Ortega’s performances lived there, long after the credits.
What We Know Right Now
We are tracking details as they develop. Here is the picture at this moment.
- Date of death, January 26, 2026, age 38
- No cause of death announced
- Beloved for Spider-Man in Latin American Spanish
- Notable roles include Tadashi in Big Hero 6
- Recent work expanded into digital content
We will update with service information and official statements as they become available. For now, the community is giving space to his family, and sharing the work that brought them joy.
The Legacy He Leaves
Alexis Ortega’s legacy is clear. He was the sound of courage for a new Marvel era. He was the gentle brother in Big Hero 6. He was a working actor who respected the craft, and the fans who listened. His sessions may be finished, but his voice will keep swinging across screens. It will greet new viewers, and it will comfort those who already knew it by heart.
In the end, that is what the best performers give us. A feeling we can return to. A path back to the first time a hero looked at us, and sounded like us. Rest easy, Alexis. Your voice stays.
