lalo garza

José Eduardo Garza Escudero, widely known as Lalo Garza, was born on January 10, 1976, in Mexico City, Mexico. His career in the entertainment industry began in 1990, where he focused on advertising and acting, earning a B.A. that laid the foundation for his diverse path. Garza’s work spans various mediums, including theater, television, advertising, dubbing, puppetry, and music. He is a prominent figure in Latin American voice acting, recognized for his versatility and the memorable characters he has brought to life for Spanish-speaking audiences.

Garza started his voice acting journey in 1991 with Audiomaster 3000, quickly establishing himself through roles in popular TV shows. His early and significant contributions include voicing characters such as Brad Taylor in “Home Improvement,” Skeeter in “Doug,” Max in “Mighty Max,” and Brendan in “Step by Step.” Over the years, he has specialized in voice direction and has been responsible for the Spanish dubbing of numerous major projects. His directorial credits encompass successful films and series like “Flawless,” “The Exorcist,” “Drake & Josh,” “Laguna Beach,” “Veronica Mars,” “Naruto,” “Zatch Bell!”, “Studio 60,” “Mortal Kombat X,” and “Growing Up Creepie,” demonstrating his impact behind the scenes.

Among his most recognized voice roles, Lalo Garza is celebrated for portraying Elmo and Big Bird in “Plaza Sesamo” (the Latin American version of “Sesame Street”), Krillin in “Dragon Ball Z,” Josh in “Drake & Josh,” and Ichigo Kurosaki in “Bleach.” He also lent his voice to Francis in “Malcolm in the Middle” (until season 5), Donatello in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2003), and Pinocchio in the “Shrek” series. Garza’s ability to span high vocal ranges, evident in his role as Elmo, showcases his talent as a tenorino. He continues to be an active voice actor and director, notably serving as the voice director and announcer for the Spanish dub of “iCarly.” His ongoing work includes projects like “Johanne Sacreblu: Ahora es más personal” (2025), further cementing his enduring presence in the industry.