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Ashleigh Ball

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Ashleigh Adele Ball (born March 31, 1983) is a Canadian voice actress and singer. She is known for voicing characters in several toyetic movies and television series, notably the Barbie film series, Bratz, Johnny Test, Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and The Deep.[3] She is the subject of the documentary A Brony Tale directed by Brent Hodge, which follows her through her first interactions with the brony community at BronyCon 2012.[4] She is also a member of the pop rock band Hey Ocean!.

Ashleigh Ball
close-up of Ashleigh Ball wearing a white print blouse, holding her left hand up to her temple, with a grin on her face
Ball performing with Hey Ocean! in 2013
Born
Ashleigh Adele Ball

(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983 (age 41)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma materCanadian College of Performing Arts[1]
Occupations
  • Voice actress
  • singer
Years active2004–present
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • rock
Instruments
Member ofHey Ocean!

Early life

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Ball was born in Vancouver on March 31, 1983.[5][6][7]

Career

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Ball has found a fan following through her band Hey Ocean! and through bronies, the adult fans of the television show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, a show in which she voices and sings as two of the six main characters, Applejack and Rainbow Dash.[8] Ball has been to several My Little Pony fan conventions, including BronyCon and Everfree Northwest as a guest of honor. Ball stated in her documentary A Brony Tale, in which she is the main subject, "It's (My Little Pony) a really important part of a lot of these people's lives. So yeah, as long as My Little Ponies exist, there will be bronies."

On May 2, 2017, she released the music video "Crazy" and on June 2, released her debut solo EP Gold in You.[9][10]

Filmography

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Anime

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List of English dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005 Starship Operators Sanri Wakana   [11]
2006 Nana Reira Serizawa   [11]
Shakugan no Shana Yukari Hirai   [11]
2007 Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Hansel, Maki   [11]
2021 Hello Carbot E-Line   [11]

Animation

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List of voice performances in animated television series
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005–2014 Johnny Test Mary Test, Sissy, Lolo, Churro Boy, Pizza Delivery Guy, Wendell, Nerdy Kid, Jeffy the #1 Fan   [11]
2005–2006 Mix Master Mary, Buma and others   [11]
2007 Jibber Jabber Jabber  
2007–2008 Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot Oopsy Bear   [11]
Edgar & Ellen Stephanie Knightleigh, Pepper Poshi, Principal Mulberry, Miles Knightleigh, Townsperson Actor 2   [11][12]
2008 Tom and Jerry Tales Kangaroo Mother Episode: Kangadoofus [11]
Bratz Kirstee, Prudence [11]
2008–2013 Skechers Samantha Some Hydee and the Hytops commercials [11]
2009 Iron Man: Armored Adventures Black Widow / Natasha Romanoff   [11]
Dinosaur Train Gilbert Troodon, Lorraine Lambeosaurus, Oren Ornithomimus, Mrs. Therizinosaurus, Millie Maiasaura, Crystal Cryolophosaurus   [11]
2010–2015 Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures Plum Pudding   [11]
2010–2019 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Daisy, Cherry Berry, Shoeshine, Lemon Hearts, Cherry Fizzy, Lyra Heartstrings, Nurse Redheart, Apple Rose, Orange Swirl, Parcel Post, Dumbbell (Young), Rumble, Luckette, Berry Punch, Ol' Salt, Buffalo, Upper Crust, Nurse Snowheart, Applejack (Male), Applejack (Baby), Apple Rose (Young), Apple Dumpling, Prim Hemline, Twirly, Infirmed Pony, Amethyst Gleam, Neighls Bohr, Open Skies, Mob Pony 1, Gimme Moore, Sunshine Smiles, Hat-Shopping Pony, Manehattan Gardener Pony, Taunting Young Pegasi, Cheerilee's Students, Celestia's Students, Cyan Changeling, Cyan Forum Changeling, Snooty Fashion Scenester, Friendship School Student #6, Kirin #1, Young Buckball Fan, Pony Pointing Out Windigos Also: Equestria Girls / Pony Life [11][13]
2011–2012 Voltron Force Allura, others[14] Daigo   [11]
2011–2021 Superbook Samantha, Travis Episode: The Good Samaritan [11]
2012 Hydee and the Hytops Samantha DVD Movie [11]
Action Dad Mick Ramsey, Mastermind, Helga, reporter, Store Clerk, Old Lady, Bratty Kid, Costumer   [11]
2012–2016 Littlest Pet Shop Blythe Baxter, Alice, Sally Hairspray, Lemonface, Shea Butter, Hubble, Sheriff Blythe, Green Bean Fairy Queen, Baa Baa Lou, Claustrophobic Turtle, Farmer's Market Sheep, Witness Snail, Mitzi, Seal, Fluffy Lightning, Red Songbird [11]
2013–2016 Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Pinky, Spheria Suprema, Female Reporter   [11]
2014–2017 LoliRock Talia, Missy Robins, Belina, Lisa 2 seasons [15]
2015 Lego Elves Emily, Aira, Mrs. Jones, Skyra [11]
2015–2018 Dinotrux Skya, Wrecka, Otto #2, Woodland Reptool #1, Numbers, Ankylodump, Dozeratops #1 (3), Ankylodump #2 (3), Ankylodump #2 (4), Dozeratops #2 (2) [11]
2015 Exchange Student Zero Charity, Peg [11]
2015–2019 The Deep Fontaine Nekton, Ted, Todd [11]
2016–2019 Ready Jet Go! Jet, Zerk, Jet 2, Face 9000's Mother, Mitchell's Mom, Man in the Moon, Customer #2, Generic Kid #2, Random Kid (1), Big Boss, Scientist #2, Random Kid (2) [16][11]
2016 Mack & Moxy Chuckle Episode: Buckle, Buckle, Seatbelts and Chuckle [11]
2016–2018 Beat Bugs Jay, Mrs. Mudwasp, Mee-Yow, Teacher, School Kid, Mudwasp Kids, Mynah Bird #2, Skolly, Svetlana, Queen Bee, Bugette Also All Together Now [17][11]
2018–2020 The Hollow Mira [11]
2019 Rev & Roll Rev, Townsperson #2, Generic Kid [11]
2020–2021 My Little Pony: Pony Life Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Owlowiscious [18]
2020 StarBeam Murp Episode: The Good Samaritan [11]
2020–2021 My Little Pony: Stop Motion Shorts Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstrings, Daisy [11]
2022 Johnny Test (2021) Jeffy the #1 Fan Episode: Johnny Con
2022-2024 Sonic Prime Miles "Tails" Prower, Nine, Mangey Tails, Sails Tails, Bunny Bones

Films

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List of voice performances in theatrical releases, direct-to-video, and television films and specials
Year Title Role Notes Source
2005 Madeline in Tahiti Danielle, Nona   [11]
Action Man: X Missions the Movie Operator Voice   [11]
2006 The Barbie Diaries The DJ   [11]
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses Hadley, Isla   [11]
2007 Bratz Fashion Pixiez Sasha   [11]
Betsy Bubblegum's Journey Through Yummi-Land Cara Caramel   [11]
2008 Bratz Girlz Really Rock Kirstee   [11]
2009 Barbie Presents: Thumbelina Violet   [11]
The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the Limit Plum Pudding, Berrykin #2   [11]
2010 Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess Movie   [11]
Bratz: Pampered Petz Celia, Little Joanie   [11]
The Legend of Silk Boy Silk Boy   [11]
2011 Thor: Tales of Asgard Amora, Additional Voices   [19]
2012 Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 Kylie Morgan, reporter   [11]
Barbie: The Princess and the Popstar Popstar Keira   [11]
2013 My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Applejack, Rainbow Dash Limited theatrical release [11]
2014 Heavenly Sword Kai [11]
Barbie and the Secret Door Nori   [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstrings Limited theatrical release [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Shake Your Tail Applejack, Rainbow Dash Short film [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - A Case for the Bass [11]
2015 My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - All's Fair in Friendship Games Lyra Heartstrings [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games Applejack, Rainbow Dash Limited theatrical release in Europe [11]
2016 My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of Everfree Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstrings available on Netflix beginning October 1, 2016 [11]
2017 My Little Pony: The Movie Applejack, Rainbow Dash Theatrical release [11]
2018 The Steam Engines of Oz Victoria   [11]
My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pigeon Lady   [11]
Henchmen Pep Girl Twin Iliad, Terri Murphy   [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Forgotten Friendship Applejack, Rainbow Dash TV movie [11]
2019 My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Sunset's Backstage Pass Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstrings [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Spring Breakdown [11]
2021 Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park Darma Theatrical release [11]
My Little Pony: A New Generation Applejack, Rainbow Dash Netflix release [11]
2022 Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat Darma [11]

Video games

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List of performances in video games
Year Title Role Notes Source
2012 My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Applejack, Rainbow Dash    
2013 LEGO City Undercover Ellie Phillips    

Live-action

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List of live-action acting performances in television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2014 A Brony Tale Herself Documentary [20]
2021 Extroverted Cookie Television series

Discography

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Main article: Hey Ocean! § Discography
 
Ball in concert with Hey Ocean!, 2010

Solo albums

  • Gold in You (EP) (2017)[21]
  • Before All the Magic's Gone (2021)

References

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  1. ^ Mike Devlin (April 23, 2014). "Morgan Spurlock gives local filmmaker huge boost". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  2. ^ "Said The Whale and Hey Ocean! at The Cambrian Hall". ronatron.net. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "Band Profiles: Hey Ocean, The Spades, Said the Whale, Summerlad, Three Days Grace, Corb Lund, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Face to Face, Fratellis". November 10, 2012. Archived from the original on November 10, 2012. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "Brony: The Movie Official Trailer released". Everfree.net. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  5. ^ References to confirm middle name:
    * Ashleigh Ball. "ashleigh adele ball (@ashperson) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
    * "Ashleigh Ball on solemnly swearing to vote #InAdvance". Turn Up YVR. October 2, 2015. Archived from the original on July 3, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
    * "Big Blue Wave Lyrics". Lyrics.net. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  6. ^ Birthday posts from Hey Ocean:
  7. ^ Furminger, Sabrina (April 30, 2014). "REEL PEOPLE: The trouble with Bronies". Westender. Vancouver. Archived from the original on December 11, 2015. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  8. ^ Andrea Warner. "COVER/MUSIC: Hey Ocean's Ashleigh Ball 'reins' over My Little Pony". Westender. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  10. ^ "Ashleigh Ball Finding the Gold in Everyone". beatroute.ca. July 3, 2017. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo "Behind The Voice Actors – Ashleigh Ball". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved March 16, 2017. Check mark indicates BTVA has verified the role using screen capture of closing credits and other methods.
  12. ^ Terrace 2008, p. 299
  13. ^ "Interview with Ashleigh Ball of 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  14. ^ "Voltron Force Voice Cast Revealed". voltron.com. March 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  15. ^ Team LoliRock (November 26, 2015). "LoliRock Season 1 – Full english voice cast". Retrieved June 13, 2016 – via Tumblr.
  16. ^ "Ready Jet Go! Credits". PBSkids.Org. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2017. Starring Jet Ashleigh Ball
  17. ^ Beat Bugs (October 3, 2016). "Beat Bugs – Giving Voice to the Characters". Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2017 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ Aquilina, Tyler (November 13, 2019). "'My Little Pony' to launch new animated series and toy line – see exclusive first look". Entertainment Weekly.
  19. ^ "Behind the Voice Actors – Thor: Tales of Asgard". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  20. ^ "BRONY: The Movie". August 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  21. ^ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video | Exclaim!".

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