Rubén Moya was a prominent Mexican actor and director of dubbing, widely recognized for his extensive work in anime, animation, and live-action dubbing for Latin American Spanish. Born on October 31, 1956, in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico, he began his artistic career in 1979 and built a legacy over more than four decades until his passing on June 11, 2023, in Mexico City. He was known for his distinctive deep and dramatic bass-baritone voice, which he frequently lent to villains and authoritative characters.

Moya's preparation in the arts took place at the Instituto Andrés Soler of the Asociación Nacional de Actores (ANDA) and the Centro de Arte Dramático (CADAC). Beyond his performance work, he was also a dubbing director, a commercial announcer, a lecturer, and a teacher for thirty years, sharing his expertise in the field.

His contributions to the world of anime were significant and varied. He is well-remembered for his role as the voice of Amidamaru, the powerful samurai spirit, in the series Shaman King. He also voiced Bai Toatsu in the series Back Arrow and took on the role of the narrator for the Dragon Ball franchise, starting from episode 107 of Dragon Ball Super, succeeding the late José Lavat. His other anime credits include the Demon of the Hand in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Gray in Blood+, Dhalis Zachary in Attack on Titan, Morgan in One Piece, and Apolo in the film Los Caballeros del Zodiaco: Obertura del Cielo. He was also the voice of Porunga, the Namekian dragon, in Dragon Ball Z.

In addition to his anime work, Moya had a prolific career dubbing animated features and series. He was the iconic voice of He-Man in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. His repertoire also included the Emperor Zurg in the Toy Story franchise, Shan Yu in Mulan, Kingpin in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Pastor Galswells in Corpse Bride, and the Oompa Loompa narrator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He was also the regular Spanish dubbing voice for actors such as Morgan Freeman and Jon Voight.

His talents extended into the realm of video games, where his voice can be heard in numerous titles. Notable examples include the Great Deku Tree in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Gravemind in Halo 3, Rost in Horizon Zero Dawn, and multiple characters in League of Legends, such as Hecarim and Yorick. He also provided voices for characters in Diablo III, Fable II and III, and Call of Duty: Black Ops II, among many others.

Throughout his long and distinguished career, Rubén Moya participated in hundreds of projects, leaving an indelible mark on the Latin American dubbing industry and on the generations of fans who grew up listening to his voice. His passing was deeply mourned by colleagues and fans, with organizations like Toei Animation and the Asociación Nacional de Intérpretes (ANDI) publicly expressing their condolences.