Manolo Solo is the stage name of Manuel Jesús Fernández Serrano, a Spanish actor born in 1964 who has built a distinguished career spanning live-action film, television, and voice acting. While he is widely recognized for his award-winning performances in Spanish cinema, he also has a significant, long-standing presence in the world of anime dubbing, primarily known for his work on the Dragon Ball franchise in Spain.

His voice acting career began under the name Manuel Fernández, where he took on multiple roles in the early Spanish dubs of the Dragon Ball series. His credits from this period include iconic characters such as Mr. Popo, the assassin Tao Pai Pai, and Zarbon in Dragon Ball Z. He also provided voices for Android 17 and Gregory in the same series. This extensive early work established him as a familiar voice within the franchise for Spanish audiences.

In more recent years, Manolo Solo has become closely associated with the character Beerus, the God of Destruction. He first voiced the character, initially named Bills, in the film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods. He has since reprised this role consistently across all major subsequent installments, including the film Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F, the television series Dragon Ball Super, and the films Dragon Ball Super: Broly and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. His work as Beerus represents a major recurring voice role that has connected him to the global phenomenon of the Dragon Ball series.

While his anime voice work is heavily defined by the Dragon Ball franchise, his credits also include other series. He was involved in the Spanish dubs of classic anime such as Little Lord Fauntleroy, Jungle Book: Shōnen Mowgli, and Pygmalio, demonstrating a broader range in the field of dubbing. His work as an ADR director on the series Manga Sarutobi Sasuke also highlights a contribution to the industry beyond performance.

Manolo Solo's career is marked by the distinction of being both a highly respected live-action actor and a dedicated voice artist. His live-action performances have earned him numerous accolades, including a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor, Spain's highest film honor. This recognition in mainstream cinema underscores his versatility and skill, which he also channels into his voice work. Though he has expressed a personal ambivalence about the practice of dubbing, he continues to contribute to it, bringing his considerable talent to beloved animated characters for Spanish audiences.