| Character | Romanian Voice Actor | Notable notes | |-----------|----------------------|----------------| | (adult) | Marian Râlea | Replaced by a different actor than the first film’s dub (first film had Râlea as young Simba? No – first film: adult Simba was played by Șerban Pavlu in 1995 dub). For TLK2, Râlea gave a mature, warm performance. | | Nala | Mirela Gorea | Continued from first film; provided continuity. | | Kiara (young/adult) | Ana Maria Radu (young), Alina Chivulescu (adult) | Alina Chivulescu is a noted singer-actress; brought emotional depth. | | Kovu | Marius Rizea | Praised for brooding, romantic tone. | | Zira | Rodica Mandache | Iconic villainous performance; theatrical and menacing, comparable to original’s Suzanne Pleshette. | | Timon | Mihai Bendeac (early role) | Comic relief; Bendeac later became a major comedian/TV personality. | | Pumbaa | Nicolae Hurduc | Warm, deep voice. | | Rafiki | Ion Caramitru (rumored) or Gheorghe Dinică – conflicting sources; likely an older theater actor. | Role is minor but memorable. | Note: Some voice actor credits are unconfirmed due to incomplete archival records from Intervision. The above is based on fan research, DVD credits, and comparisons with known voice rosters. 4. Songs and Musical Adaptation The film includes several songs translated and sung in Romanian. The adaptation preserved rhyme, meter, and emotional tone.
| Original Song | Romanian Title | Performer(s) (RO) | Quality notes | |---------------|----------------|--------------------|----------------| | He Lives in You | | Corul (choir) + male soloist | Powerful, faithful to Lebo M’s original. | | We Are One | „Suntem un tot” | Marian Râlea, Ana Maria Radu, Alina Chivulescu | Excellent lyrical adaptation. | | My Lullaby | „Alintarea mea” | Rodica Mandache | Retains sinister lullaby feel. | | Love Will Find a Way | „Iubirea ne va călăuzi” | Alina Chivulescu, Marius Rizea | One of the best-received translated Disney love duets in Romanian. | | Not One of Us | „Fără de noi” | Corul | Less aggressive than original but still effective. | regele leu 2 dublat in romana