Queen Eris, voiced originally by Kari Wahlgren, was dubbed by (a veteran known for voicing male heroes like Son Goku in Dragon Ball ). Tuti gave Eris a regal, sarcastic, and chilling tone that made her both scary and entertaining. Her delivery of lines like, "Kau pikir kau bisa menghentikanku? Aku ratu lautan ini!" ("You think you can stop me? I am the queen of this ocean!") became iconic.
If you are looking to practice dubbing or find the Indonesian version: Video Content: You can find snippets of the Indonesian dub on TikTok (e.g., Leyla Aderina
The Indonesian dubbing industry was already thriving, thanks to studios like (formerly known as PT. Ize), Jawa Pos TV , and Transinema Pictures . These studios were responsible for transforming English scripts into natural, expressive, and culturally relevant Indonesian dialogue. Barbie in a Mermaid Tale was a major project because it was not just a simple story—it was a fantasy adventure filled with surfing slang, royal court intrigue, and emotional moments between mother and daughter. Barbie In A Mermaid Tale Dubbing Indonesia
The dubbing was primarily produced for television networks like RCTI and Global TV , which historically employed a recurring team of professional "dubbers" for Barbie's animated adventures
carry Barbie titles, the language availability varies by region; sometimes they offer only English or Indonesian subtitles rather than a full dub. Local Platforms: Websites like Queen Eris, voiced originally by Kari Wahlgren, was
While official credits for Barbie films are often in English, the Indonesian version features veteran voice actors well-known in the local dubbing industry: Often voiced in this era by Wan Leoni Mutiarza
The music was also re-recorded. The song "Queen of the Waves" was translated into "Ratu Ombak" and performed with a pop-rock flair that fit the Indonesian music scene of 2010. Aku ratu lautan ini
When we think of childhood in the late 2000s and early 2010s in Indonesia, several iconic images come to mind: after-school snacks, Saturday morning cartoons, and the distinctive, melodic voices of dubbed Western cartoons. Among the most beloved animated films of that era is Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010). While the original English version starred Kelly Sheridan as Barbie, for millions of Indonesian children, the character of Merliah Summers will forever be associated with the local voice actors who brought the underwater adventure to life. This article dives deep into the history, production, cast, and cultural impact of .
Merliah harus menghadapi kenyataan bahwa ia adalah setengah manusia dan setengah putri duyung. Petualangannya dimulai ketika ia harus menyelam ke dunia bawah laut untuk menyelamatkan ibunya dari saudari tirinya yang jahat, Eris, yang telah merebut tahta. Ditemani oleh teman-teman barunya, yaitu Feebee, Dee, dan Fallon, Merliah belajar tentang artinya menjadi diri sendiri.