Ana Ortiz

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Ana Ortiz is an American actress whose voice work in animation, while a smaller part of her career, includes several notable projects. She is perhaps best known to audiences for her live-action roles, particularly as Hilda Suarez in the television series Ugly Betty. Her entry into the world of voice acting came through a feature film set in the DC Universe.

Her most prominent voice role to date is that of Detective Anna Ramirez in the 2008 animated film Batman: Gotham Knight. This film, a collection of interconnected short stories set between the live-action movies Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, marked Ortiz's first starring role in an animation voiceover project. The casting was a notable instance of director Andrea Romano specifically seeking out Ortiz for the part, having been impressed by her earlier work and feeling she was the perfect fit for the character's physical design and personality. Interestingly, Ortiz had previously auditioned for the live-action version of the same character in The Dark Knight, a role that ultimately went to Monique Curnen, making her casting in the animated feature a unique turn of events. In the film's "Crossfire" segment, her character serves as a peacemaker, defending Batman's role in Gotham City to her skeptical partner. Ortiz has expressed that the experience was an honor and that she found the freedom of voiceover work, where performers are not judged on their appearance, to be very appealing.

Following her debut in Gotham City, Ortiz continued to take on voice roles in various animated productions. In 2012, she recorded the voice of a tiger for an animated film titled Noah's Ark: The New Beginning. She later contributed her voice to the Disney Channel series Elena of Avalor and the Netflix animated series Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh in 2016. Her filmography also includes a voice role in the 2018 Walt Disney Animation Studios feature Ralph Breaks the Internet, where she voiced the character Karillo. In addition to her voice work, Ortiz has received recognition for her live-action performances, winning the Imagen Award for Best Actress in Television for her role in the series Devious Maids.

In summary, Ana Ortiz's voice acting career, while not her primary focus, demonstrates a versatility that she herself has celebrated. From her introduction to the craft in the acclaimed animated feature Batman: Gotham Knight to later roles in major studio films and television series, she has brought her talents to a range of animated characters.
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