Samantha Kelly, who voiced Princess Peach for eighteen years, no longer voices the iconic princess. Fans were dismayed to hear a new voice in Mario Kart World, but since the game doesn’t credit individual voices, they weren’t sure who it was. Now, the name has been revealed.
Princess Peach’s New Voice Actor
When Mario Kart World came out, fans were quick to notice the voice change, but they didn’t know who it was. According to Nintendo Life, the new voice is Courtney Lin, who made a statement on social media.
“I can finally say… I’m the voice of Princess Peach and Baby Peach in Mario Kart World! Eternally grateful for Nintendo, for trusting me to help carry the legacy of this icon. These characters are so much bigger than ourselves. I am so honored and honestly can still hardly believe it. I have so much respect for all of the Peaches that came before me, especially the one I grew up with …I will do my best with every opportunity I am given, and I hope you all have been enjoying the game . Wahooo!! Sweet”
Lin has also lent her voice to characters in the Monster High reboot, Pokémon Masters, and the miniseries, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
What About the Toads?
In addition to Peach, Samantha Kelly also voiced the Toads. Well, Lin won’t be taking over for the Toad voices. Instead, the male Toads are now voiced by Paul Castro Jr., who made his own social media statement.
“I can finally share who I voice in MARIO KART WORLD… TOAD!(s). Male Toads you hear throughout your travels in MARIO KART WORLD are voiced by me!”
Who Voices the Main Toad and Toadette?
However, Castro did not voice the most popular Toad. Since he specified male Toads, he likely doesn’t voice Toadette, either. As of the writing of this article, those actors have yet to be announced. The Switch 2 marks a new era for Nintendo, and they seem to be establishing that by introducing new voices. Here’s hoping that Courtney Lin can give Princess Peach the same charm as Samantha Kelly.
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