Who is Kevin Afghani? New voice actor behind Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Kevin Afghani is a 26-year-old US actor who has recently taken on the role of providing the voice for the iconic video game character, Mario, in the upcoming game, “Super Mario Bros. Wonder.” While he may not have an extensive history of video game voice acting, Afghani’s role as Mario marks a significant breakthrough in his career. Prior to this, he has lent his voice to characters in projects like “Dragon Ball R&R,” “Anime Penguin: Red Snow,” and the video game “Genshin Impact.” Afghani has expressed his enthusiasm for voice acting and the opportunity to bring beloved characters to life in various media.

His passion for voice acting is evident in his belief that it’s a genuinely exciting form of art, allowing characters to become immersive experiences within their respective media. Afghani sees voice acting as a way to contribute a piece of himself to the things he loves.

Unfortunately, not much is publicly known about his personal life, upbringing, or background. However, he currently resides and works in Los Angeles. It remains to be seen whether Afghani will continue as the voice of Mario in future Super Mario projects. Fans can rest assured that his performance in “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” is expected to meet the high standards set by his predecessor, Charles Martinet, who served as the voice of Mario for several decades before retiring.

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Additionally, it’s worth noting that Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario, has taken on a new role as a “Mario Ambassador” for Nintendo. This title allows him to travel the world, meet fans, and share his joy for the Mario character, ensuring a smooth transition to the new voice actor, Kevin Afghani.

Incredibly proud to have voiced Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Thanks to Nintendo for inviting me into the Flower Kingdom!

— Kevin Afghani (@KevinAfghani) October 13, 2023

As of now, Afghani’s role as the new voice of Mario in “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” has generated significant interest and anticipation within the gaming community.

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