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Australian singer, voice actress, and vocal coach renowned for her powerful performances on iconic video game soundtracks.Born in Australia, Donna Burke built a prolific career primarily in Japan. She is best known globally as the voice behind major theme songs for blockbuster video game franchises like Metal Gear Solid (Heavens Divide, Sins of the Father) and Final Fantasy (Souls of Rebirth). Her work extends beyond singing to significant voice acting roles in games and anime. Based in Tokyo for decades, she is also a respected vocal coach.

• Burke's rendition of 'Heavens Divide' for Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker became a massive hit, solidifying her status in the gaming world. Its emotional weight perfectly captured the game's themes.
• She possesses remarkable linguistic versatility, performing songs and voice roles fluently in Japanese and English, often switching between them seamlessly.
• Beyond her famous game themes, Burke has a diverse musical output, including solo albums like 'Miracle' and collaborations like the 'Tokyo Brass Style' project, showcasing jazz and pop influences.
• Her voice acting career is extensive, contributing to numerous anime series (e.g., Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Blue Submarine No. 6) and video games (e.g., Policenauts, Rogue Galaxy), often providing voices for main characters.
• She runs her own vocal coaching business in Tokyo, 'The Vocal Dojo', training professional singers and voice actors, drawing on her decades of industry experience.