Iconic voice actor Charles Martinet, who has brought Mario and other Nintendo characters to life for more than 25 years, has taken on an exciting new role as a Mario Ambassador, Nintendo announced last month. In a video recently released by Nintendo, Martinet and Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of the plumber, explain in detail what it means to be the Mario Ambassador.
In the recording, they also detail how this role fits into Martinet’s rich history as the voice behind the most famous plumber in the world of video games, according to Atomix.
Martinet is enthusiastic about his new role as Mario Ambassador and highlights that he will travel around the world to share the joy of the Mario family with fans. He recognizes and deeply appreciates the fans who have been with him all these years and hopes to meet them at events in the years to come.
Shigeru Miyamoto, for his part, praises Martinet for his tireless work and ability to put smiles on people’s faces around the world. Miyamoto emphasizes that Martinet will continue to travel and meet fans, signing autographs and enjoying interaction with them.
Below is a special video message from Shigeru Miyamoto and Charles Martinet about Mario’s voice actor change, announced on August 21. pic.twitter.com/VHzMZk6vWF
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New voice will debut in Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Additionally, Miyamoto mentioned a change in the voices of some Mario characters in recent games, including Super Mario Bros Wonder, which will be released in October. This has generated speculation among fans about Martinet continuing in his original role.
The news that Martinet would stop doing voiceover work for Mario marked a significant change in his relationship with the character and the franchise. However, his legacy lives on, and now his role as a Mario Ambassador is a new way to connect with fans and share the joy of the Mario family around the world.