EVA's Voice Actor From Metal Gear Solid 3 Finally Revealed After Two Decades

Suzetta Minet—a name instantly recognizable to fans of Metal Gear Solid 3—was credited as the voice of EVA, one of the game’s most memorable characters. But fans who dug deeper into Suzetta Minet's identity found out that it was a pseudonym. For nearly two decades, the mystery surrounding this alias has fueled speculation and fan theories. Finally, with the release of Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series Part 3, Konami revealed the truth: the voice behind EVA was none other than Jodi Benson, the iconic Disney voice actor best known for bringing Ariel to life in The Little Mermaid.

That’s right—Jodi Benson, the beloved voice behind Ariel and numerous Disney characters, was secretly EVA’s voice in Metal Gear Solid 3 all along. This revelation in the latest Metal Gear Solid Legacy installment put an end to years of mystery and speculation.

So, why did Benson choose a fake name? At the time, her career was deeply tied to family-friendly roles at Disney, and Metal Gear Solid 3, with its mature themes, was a distinct departure from that image. In an era when actors were more cautious about mixing such diverse genres, Benson’s director, Kris Zimmerman Salter, advised her to use an alias to protect her reputation. “Most of my projects were family- or children-oriented,” Benson explains, “and Kris suggested that we use a different name to keep things separate.”

Over the years, clues about her involvement surfaced occasionally, with Benson even hinting at it herself. Yet many fans overlooked these subtle nods—until now. With this long-awaited confirmation, we expect that Benson will receive full credit in Metal Gear Solid Delta, the upcoming remake of Metal Gear Solid 3. In related news, David Hayter, the voice of Snake, recently hinted at having recorded new lines, suggesting that fans may hear fresh dialogue in Metal Gear Solid Delta.