Jefferson Utanes, 1979
Actors · June 9, 1979
Jefferson Utanes
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Jefferson Utanes is 47 years old, born June 9, 1979 in Philippines · Gemini.
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About
Jefferson Utanes was a Filipino voice actor who became nationally iconic as the second voice of Goku in Dragon Ball, earning the nickname "Goku ng Pinas" (Goku of the Philippines). Born June 9, 1979, he spent decades voicing characters across Japanese anime, cartoons, and live-action dubs—from Doraemon to Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen. A Gemini known for versatility across multiple franchises.
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Biography
Jefferson Seril "Jeff" Utanes was a Filipino voice actor born June 9, 1979. He became a household name across the Philippines as the second voice of Goku in the Dragon Ball franchise, replacing Nesty Ramirez, and earned the moniker "Goku ng Pinas" (Goku of the Philippines) for the role. His catalog spanned decades of Japanese anime and international animated series dubbed into Filipino: he voiced Doraemon, Kogoro Mouri and Mitsuhiko Tsuburaya in Detective Conan, Professor Oak and James in Pokémon, Syaoran Li in Cardcaptor Sakura, Yami Yugi in Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, Kyon in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Hisoka in Hunter × Hunter, Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen, and Tenya Ida in My Hero Academia. He also provided voices for SpongeBob SquarePants (Mr. Krabs), Ben 10 (Ben Tennyson, Kevin Levin, Vilgax), and Dandadan (Ken "Okarun" Takakura). As a Gemini, Utanes embodied the sign's trademark adaptability across genres and character archetypes. Voice actors perform dialogue in studio settings, often working from scripts to match lip-sync timing and deliver emotional performance through voice alone. He was a citizen of the Philippines.
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Trivia
- Nicknamed "Goku ng Pinas" (Goku of the Philippines) for his iconic role as the second voice of Goku in the Dragon Ball franchise.
- Voiced Ryomen Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen, one of the most prominent anime series of the 2020s.
- Provided Filipino dubs for over a dozen major anime franchises including Pokémon, Detective Conan, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Hunter × Hunter.
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Numerology
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Jefferson Utanes reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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- How old is Jefferson Utanes?
- Jefferson Utanes is 47 years old (born June 9, 1979).
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- Jefferson Utanes was born on June 9, 1979.
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- Jefferson Utanes is a Gemini, born June 9, 1979.
- What is Jefferson Utanes's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jefferson Utanes was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Jefferson Utanes from?
- Jefferson Utanes is from Philippines.
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- Jefferson Utanes is a actor.
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