Remembering Alexis Ortega: 5 movies that defined his career

Mexican actor Alexis Ortega passed away at the age of 38 on January 24, 2026. His family or the authorities have not revealed the cause of death. Ortega started his career in 2013 and has lent his voice to the Mexican version of several iconic films.

Besides films, Ortega also lent his voice to Mr. Beast's YouTube channel. Since his demise, people have taken to social media to pay their final tribute. This should also be the moment where people can revisit his work.

So here's a list of five movies of Ortega that defined his career. Keep reading to find out more.

5 movies of Alexis Ortega that should be on your watchlist

1) Big Hero 6 (2014)

Alexis Ortega lent his voice for the Mexican version of Big Hero 6. The animated superhero film is directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams. It focuses on the robotics prodigy and a robot named Baymax. The film was a critical and commercial success and was followed by several television shows. It's available on Disney+.

2) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

Spider-Man: Homecoming was a reboot of the franchise and was a part of the MCU. Ortega dubbed for the Spanish version of the film. He lent his voice to Tom Holland. The film focuses on Peter Parker being in high school while trying to defeat Vulture. It's available to watch on Disney+.

3) Finding Dory (2016)

Finding Dory is a sequel to 2003's Finding Nemo. It focuses on the amnesiac fish Dory, who goes on a journey to reunite with her parents. The film is co-written and directed by Andrew Stanton. It remains one of the most delightful films in Alexis Ortega's career. It's available on Disney+ and Prime Video.

4) Rogue One

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a film in the epic space opera genre. It serves as a prequel to 1977's Star Wars and the first anthology in the franchise. Ortega lent his voice to one of the main characters' Spanish versions. The film was a major critical and commercial success. It can be viewed on Disney+.

5) Cars 3 (2017)

Ortega continued to dub for Disney movies with Cars 3. The film is a sequel to Cars 2 and focuses on Lightning McQueen trying to prove his relevance. It can be enjoyed if you are a fan of the franchise. The film was a major success upon release. The film is available on Disney+.

All these films showcase the vocal range of Ortega, who was a well-known name in his region.

The tragic news was first announced by World Dubbing News on January 26. They wrote:

“We regret to announce the sensitive passing of voice actor Alexis Ortega, we send our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues in this difficult time.”

Besides being a voice actor, Ortega was also a full-fledged actor. He has done projects like Luis Miguel: The Series and La Casa de las Flores.