Nintendo games always end up surprising the fans no matter what. There have been endless offerings for the various platforms made by the Japanese giant that has impacted the globe. One of them is the beloved Xenoblade Chronicles series. For those unfamiliar with this IP, it has existed for more than a decade.

But there’s one more detail about this famous Nintendo franchise that only some players might be aware of. They will be stunned to know that one of the most memorable characters of the Xenoblade Chronicles saga was voiced by a famous actress from the iconic Doctor Who TV show!

Doctor Who’s Jenna Coleman voiced Princess Melia in the Nintendo series Xenoblade Chronicles

Jenna is an English actress who has earned popularity for her impressive performances in various projects. She is known for the role of Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale. However, she’s highly famous for her role as Clara Oswald in the TV show Doctor Who.

Interestingly, Jenna had become a part of Nintendo before making it big with Doctor Who. She was one of the voice actors involved in the developer and publisher’s Xenoblade Chronicles franchise. The first game arrived in the year 2010. And she was the one who voiced the character of Princess Melia.

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Not only that, Jenna Coleman reprised her role again with the first title’s Definitive Edition in 2020. It was launched for the Nintendo Switch console – the latest and most popular portable device. When it was announced that she would make a comeback in the new title, Jenna had turned into a renowned figure. That was because of her association with Doctor Who in 2012.

After learning about this remarkable fact, gaming fans will have a different perspective on the gaming saga. Meanwhile, the present installment in this series is currently available for the Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 made its debut last year and received mostly positive reactions. It was one of the best-reviewed releases of 2022. The game was developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo worldwide.

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