Charo Pena is a Spanish voice actor from Galicia known for her extensive work dubbing foreign films and television series into the Galician language. Born in the hamlet of Rebordelo in the municipality of A Estrada, Pontevedra, she moved to Santiago de Compostela at the age of eleven. She studied medicine and graduated in 1985, the same year she began her career in dubbing, an opportunity that arose by chance and allowed her to combine her passions for acting and cinema.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, Pena has become one of the most prominent figures in Galician dubbing. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to the Galician language, asserting that all forms of expression are possible in it. In addition to her work as an actor, she has also worked extensively as a dubbing director, overseeing the Galician versions of numerous major films. Her credits as a director include acclaimed movies such as Amadeus, The Piano, The Silence of the Lambs, The Hunt for Red October, Amores Perros, The English Patient, the Harry Potter saga, and more recently, Brazil and Knives Out.

As a voice actor, Pena is best known as the regular Galician dubbing voice for a host of international film stars. This includes iconic actresses such as Vivien Leigh, Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close, Sharon Stone, Juliette Binoche, Susan Sarandon, Catherine Deneuve, and Frances McDormand.

Within the realm of animation and anime, Pena is recognized for voicing the character Misae Nohara, the mother of the titular character, in the Galician-language dubs of the Crayon Shin-chan film series. This role has made her a familiar voice to audiences who grew up watching the films in Galicia. Pena has expressed a deep fondness for the character, noting the enjoyment she derived from performing the role and expressing pride that audiences appreciate hearing Misae speak in Galician. Her work on this long-running series represents a significant and beloved part of her career.

In recognition of her contributions to the dubbing profession and her role in promoting Galician language and culture, Pena was honored with the AISGE Foundation Honorary Award at the 30th Ourense Film Festival (OUFF) in September 2025.