Daniela Fava is an esteemed Italian voice actress, born in Milan on October 8, 1954, whose career has left a significant mark on the world of anime dubbing for Italian audiences. Her journey in entertainment began very early, as she participated in the Zecchino d'Oro singing competition in 1962. After acting in numerous RAI dramas and television commercials, she transitioned to voice acting in the 1970s.

Fava's prolific career is distinguished by a vast array of roles in anime series and films, making her a familiar voice to generations of viewers. She has voiced numerous iconic and beloved characters. Among her most notable parts is Sailor Pluto (Setsuna Meiou) in the various 1990s series and films of Sailor Moon. She was also the primary Italian voice for Barbie in the Mattel animated films from 2001 to 2006, lending her voice to the character in movies such as Barbie in the Nutcracker, Barbie as Rapunzel, and Barbie of Swan Lake.

Her extensive anime filmography includes a wide range of characters across different genres and eras. She has voiced protagonists and supporting characters alike, including Mariel in Tongari Bōshi no Memoru (and its OAV Marielle no Hōsekibako), Remy Barberin in Sans Famille, Rima in Mirmo Zibang!, Pepero in Andes Shōnen Pepero no Bōken, and Vivian Jones in both Emma: A Victorian Romance and its second act. Other significant roles include Nyamar in Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger, J in Pocket Monsters: Diamond & Pearl, Tan-Tan in New Attacker You!, Anemone (Fuu Hooji) in Rayearth, Melissa in Montana Jones, and Melissa Anderson and a Teacher in Before Green Gables. Her work also extends to characters in long-running series such as Marion in Dragon Ball Z, Marron in Dragon Ball Super, and various roles in One Piece films.

Beyond her foundational work in anime, Fava's career demonstrates a remarkable range. She has been active as a voice for characters in Western animated series, including Gaz in Invader Zim, Eliza in The Wild Thornberrys, and Gil in Bubble Guppies. Her voice is also prominent in the world of video games, where she is known for being the Italian voice of Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter video game series, as well as voicing characters in major titles like League of Legends (as Vayne), Fallout 4, and Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. With a career spanning several decades and encompassing animation, live-action dubbing, and video games, Daniela Fava stands as a highly respected and influential figure in Italian voice acting.