Francisco Junior is a Brazilian voice actor, actor, and dubbing director, born on March 14, 1986, in Rio de Janeiro. He began his career in dubbing between 2006 and 2007, building on a foundation in theater and television that started in the mid-1990s. Over the years, he has become a prominent figure in Brazilian dubbing, recognized for his versatility in bringing a wide range of characters to life.

He is particularly well-known within the anime community for his portrayal of powerful and iconic antagonists and anti-heroes. His extensive filmography includes a significant number of major roles, such as Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen, a performance that earned him a nomination for Best Portuguese Voice Actor at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in 2021. He also voices Crocodile in One Piece, Dio Brando across various JoJo's Bizarre Adventure installments, Escanor in The Seven Deadly Sins, and Thors in Vinland Saga. His other prominent anime roles include Yami Sukehiro in Black Clover, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in Bleach, Laxus Dreyar in Fairy Tail, Hit in Dragon Ball Super, Lihito in Kengan Ashura, and Shin in Dorohedoro.

Beyond his work in anime, Francisco Junior is frequently cast as the official Brazilian Portuguese voice for several Hollywood actors, most notably Jason Momoa (including Aquaman in the DC Universe) and Anthony Mackie (Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe). He also regularly dubs actors like Mads Mikkelsen and Dominic Purcell. While his anime roles have brought him widespread recognition, he has noted that this work represents only a small portion of his overall dubbing career.

His performances often require significant vocal exertion, a challenge he has discussed in relation to roles like Dio Brando, which demand intense shouting and rapid-fire dialogue. He is also known for his technical skill, as demonstrated in his work on the video game Spider-Man 2 for the PlayStation 5, where a specialized four-microphone setup was used to capture his voice as Venom. Francisco Junior is active in fan conventions across Brazil, such as Anime Friends and Dreamfest, where he engages with audiences and shares insights into his craft. He has also publicly advocated for the regulation of artificial intelligence in the arts and dubbing industry.