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“Joy is in control in my emotional HQ rn,” Filipino actor Joshua Garcia shared on Instagram, along with behind-the-scenes photos from the recording studio, where he voiced the character Lance Slashblade in the Tagalog dub of “Inside Out 2” on Disney+.

For those who don’t know, Lance Slashblade is a video game character introduced in the 2024 sequel to the popular 2015 animated film. The character is part of Riley’s memory vault, where he becomes a figure of fascination for the core emotions.

Originally voiced by YouTuber and voice actor Yong Yea in the English version, the “Un/Happy for You” star brings this anime-inspired hero to life in the Tagalog version.

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What makes this announcement even more significant is that “Inside Out 2” will be the first Disney film on the platform to feature a Filipino dub.

This milestone represents a growing recognition of Filipino audiences, adding a new level of representation in major animated films.

In the comment section of Garcia’s post, industry friends like “Pamilya Sagrado” lead actor Kyle Echarri extended their congratulations, writing, “Nice tol!!!” while Ria Atayde commented, “So happy for and proud of you. Bucket list things!!”

Fans quickly followed suit, flooding the post with messages of admiration and excitement. Many praised Garcia for representing Filipino talent on a global platform like Disney+, while others expressed their anticipation for hearing his voice in the “Inside Out 2” Tagalog dub.

“Inside Out 2” is breaking records globally and in the Philippines. It currently stands as the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time in the country and the second-highest-grossing animated film.

Internationally, it has set new standards, surpassing “Frozen 2” to claim the title of the highest-grossing animated film ever.

Meanwhile, the “Pinoy Big Brother All In” alumnus’ most recent project, “Un/Happy For You,” continues to make waves at the box office. The reunion film with Julia Barretto has surpassed P250 million in domestic sales and set new records, including the highest single-day gross for a local film since the pandemic.

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