Nicolas Cantu

Biography

Nicolas Cantu, born on September 8, 2003, is a multifaceted American talent recognized for his work as an actor, internet personality, video producer, and former animator, often referred to by his online aliases, junky janker and TheCAN2Network.

He gained significant acclaim for voicing Gumball Watterson, the beloved character in the Cartoon Network animated series The Amazing World of Gumball from 2017 to 2019. Further expanding his voice acting credentials, Cantu lent his voice to Leonardo in the animated feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023), along with its upcoming Nickelodeon series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, set for release in 2024.

In addition to his voice work, Cantu has showcased his acting skills in live-action roles, portraying Elton Ortiz in the AMC series The Walking Dead: World Beyond, which aired from 2020 to 2021. He also appeared as Hark in the critically acclaimed film The Fabelmans (2022).

Beyond acting, Cantu has established a strong online presence, with his YouTube channel amassing over 425,000 subscribers, where he shares a variety of content that resonates with his audience. His diverse career continues to flourish as he makes his mark in both animated and live-action entertainment.