Thaís Durães
Description
Thaís Durães is a Brazilian voice actress based in São Paulo, recognized for her work in anime dubs and video game voiceovers. She began her acting journey at the age of ten in a school drama club. She later pursued formal training in drama at the Federal University of Minas Gerais, initially aiming for a career in theater and film. Her entry into voice acting came at 21 when she was called for an audition at a dubbing studio, a medium she immediately grew to love. After four years, she relocated to São Paulo to work in the country's premier dubbing studios.
In anime, Durães has taken on a variety of roles. She voiced the character F in the Star Wars: Visions short The Ninth Jedi. She is also known for playing Strength in the series Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall and Yukina in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato. Her other anime credits include roles in titles such as The Grimm Variations, Tomo-chan Is a Girl!, and B: The Beginning.
Beyond anime, Durães has an extensive career in video game localization, bringing her voice to prominent characters in Portuguese dubs. She is widely recognized as the voice of Katarina Alves in Tekken 7, a role she has discussed as a meaningful opportunity to connect with a global player base. Her other notable game credits include Jacqui Briggs in Mortal Kombat X, Kali in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and Sage in Valorant. She has also contributed to major titles like Batman: Arkham Knight and Assassin's Creed. Durães has noted that her personal interest in gaming, particularly her history with fighting games and role-playing games, has enriched her experience and performance when voicing these characters. A practitioner of martial arts, she holds a black belt in the Seven Star Mantis style.
In anime, Durães has taken on a variety of roles. She voiced the character F in the Star Wars: Visions short The Ninth Jedi. She is also known for playing Strength in the series Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall and Yukina in Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato. Her other anime credits include roles in titles such as The Grimm Variations, Tomo-chan Is a Girl!, and B: The Beginning.
Beyond anime, Durães has an extensive career in video game localization, bringing her voice to prominent characters in Portuguese dubs. She is widely recognized as the voice of Katarina Alves in Tekken 7, a role she has discussed as a meaningful opportunity to connect with a global player base. Her other notable game credits include Jacqui Briggs in Mortal Kombat X, Kali in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, and Sage in Valorant. She has also contributed to major titles like Batman: Arkham Knight and Assassin's Creed. Durães has noted that her personal interest in gaming, particularly her history with fighting games and role-playing games, has enriched her experience and performance when voicing these characters. A practitioner of martial arts, she holds a black belt in the Seven Star Mantis style.
All Characters
- PortugueseAnime overview: Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall
- PortugueseAnime overview: Star Wars: Visions
- PortugueseAnime overview: Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato