Monica Ward is an Italian voice actress and dubbing director, born on August 5, 1965. She is a prominent figure in the Italian dubbing industry, coming from a family with a long and respected history in the field. Her father, Aleardo Ward, and her brothers, Luca and Andrea Ward, are also well-known voice actors. This familial connection has led to frequent collaborations, with Monica often working alongside her brothers on various projects, with dubbing direction sometimes handled by family members as well.

Ward's career is extensive, encompassing a wide range of roles in anime, animated series, and live-action films. She is particularly renowned for her work as the Italian voice of Lisa Simpson in the long-running series The Simpsons, a role she has performed for many years. Her repertoire in the world of anime is notably diverse, featuring leading and supporting characters across many genres. Among her most recognized anime roles are Kyoko Otonashi in the first 52 episodes of Maison Ikkoku and its film conclusion, Maison Ikkoku: Kanketsuhen. She is also known for voicing the female Ranma Saotome in the first Italian dub of Ranma ½, Misa Hayase in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, and Mariko Shinobu in Dear Brother. In the 2000s, she voiced Yukine Koushinzuka in St. Luminous Mission High School and Itsuki Akiba in both the I''s and I''s Pure OVA series.

Ward's career has continued to thrive with prominent roles in major film projects. She voices Mari Illustrious-Makinami in the Rebuild of Evangelion film series, including Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time. Her other film work includes roles in classic titles such as Akira (as Kaori), Giant Robo (as Gin Rei), Crusher Joe: The Movie (as Alfin), and Dominion Tank Police (as Annapuma). Her versatility extends to more recent series as well, such as providing the voice of Lolly in Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z, Serpentine Twin in Gunbuster 2: Diebuster, Mimi in Baby Felix, and Ida in Mori no Tonto-tachi (known in Italy as Alla scoperta di Babbo Natale). Her early work also includes the role of Hela in the 1971 series Sarutobi Ecchan.

Beyond anime, Monica Ward's voice is widely recognized from countless other animated productions. In addition to Lisa Simpson, she has dubbed characters like Blossom in The Powerpuff Girls and its related media, Shock in The Nightmare Before Christmas, and various roles in popular children's series such as PAW Patrol. Her work as a dubbing director, for instance on the series Total Drama, further demonstrates her comprehensive expertise in the field. Through her prolific body of work and her deep roots in a celebrated family of voice actors, Monica Ward has established herself as a cornerstone of Italian dubbing.