Romans & histoires Who Is The Voice Of Bruno In Encanto

Man, Rhenzy Feliz absolutely killed it as Donnie Madrigal in 'Encanto'! His voice brought this effortless charm and youthful energy to the character that made Donnie feel so relatable. The way he balanced humor with those quieter, more vulnerable moments—especially during 'Surface Pressure'—was just perfect. It’s wild because I’ve seen him in other stuff like 'Runaways', but his range here totally surprised me. Like, who knew he could sing like that? The casting team deserves a standing ovation for picking him.

And honestly, Donnie’s whole vibe—overwhelmed but trying so hard—hit home for me. Feliz nailed that 'I’m fine, really' tone while still letting the cracks show. That’s not easy to pull off! Plus, his chemistry with Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel) felt so sibling-authentic—little jabs, eye rolls, but deep care. Makes me wanna rewatch just to catch all his background reactions. What a gem of a performance.

Bruno's story in 'Encanto' is one of the most heartbreaking yet beautifully resolved arcs in the film. At first, he's painted as this ominous figure who 'disappeared' after his prophecies caused chaos in the Madrigal family. The truth? He never left—he’s been hiding inside the walls of Casita for years, lonely but still deeply caring about his family. The way the movie twists the narrative from 'Bruno the villain' to 'Bruno the misunderstood' is genius.

What really gets me is how his powers became a curse because of how others interpreted them. His vision about Mirabel didn’t doom the family; it was their fear of change that did. The moment he reunites with Pepa and Julieta, especially when he nervously sings 'We don’t talk about Bruno,' but they embrace him? Waterworks every time. It’s a perfect metaphor for how families sometimes exile the 'difficult' parts of themselves, only to realize they’re incomplete without them.

The voice behind the warm, strong, and nurturing Mirabel's mom, Julieta Madrigal, in 'Encanto' is none other than the talented Angie Cepeda. She's a Colombian actress who brought so much heart to the role—Julieta's gentle but firm energy practically radiates through the screen. Cepeda's performance makes you feel the love Julieta has for her family, especially in scenes where she's healing people with her magical food (seriously, those arepa con queso moments made me crave both comfort food and a hug).

What's cool is how Cepeda's real-life background adds authenticity. She grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia, which ties beautifully into the film's cultural roots. I love how Disney prioritized casting Latin American actors for these roles—it makes the story feel even more genuine. Also, shoutout to Olga Merediz, who voiced Abuela Alma; the whole cast felt like a perfect ensemble. After watching, I spent way too much time googling Cepeda's other work—she's got this magnetic presence that makes Julieta unforgettable.