Ashleigh Ball
- Voice actress
- musician
- Pop
- rock
- Vocals
- flute
- glockenspiel[2]
Ashleigh Adele Ball (born March 31, 1983) is a Canadian voice actress and musician 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 singer and performs with the pop rock band Hey Ocean!
Early life
Ball was born in Vancouver on March 31, 1983.[5][6][7]
Career
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
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
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 | Applejack, Rainbow Dash, 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, Blythe Baxter (Young), Alice, Sally Hairspray, Blythe Baxter (Infant), 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] |
Vampirina | Poppy Peepleson | Replacing Jordan Alexa Davis From Seasons 1 and 2 | [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
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
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2012 | My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic | Applejack, Rainbow Dash | ||
2013 | LEGO City Undercover | Ellie Phillips |
Live-action
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | A Brony Tale | Herself | Documentary | [20] |
2021 | Extroverted | Cookie | Television series |
Discography
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/Hey_Ocean_by_theducks.jpg/220px-Hey_Ocean_by_theducks.jpg)
Solo albums
- Gold in You (EP) (2017)[21]
- Before All the Magic's Gone (2021)
References
- ^ Mike Devlin (April 23, 2014). "Morgan Spurlock gives local filmmaker huge boost". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
- ^ "Said The Whale and Hey Ocean! at The Cambrian Hall". ronatron.net. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Brony: The Movie Official Trailer released". Everfree.net. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
- ^ 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. - ^ Birthday posts from Hey Ocean:
- "Happy Birthday Ashleigh Ball!". Love Hey Ocean!. March 31, 2010. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- Hey Ocean! [@heyoceanband] (March 31, 2010). "Happy birthday ashleigh ball!!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 8, 2015 – via Twitter.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Ashleigh Ball Finding the Gold in Everyone". beatroute.ca. July 3, 2017. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ 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 bp "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.
- ^ Terrace 2008, p. 299
- ^ "Interview with Ashleigh Ball of 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ^ "Voltron Force Voice Cast Revealed". voltron.com. March 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
- ^ Team LoliRock (November 26, 2015). "LoliRock Season 1 – Full english voice cast". Retrieved June 13, 2016 – via Tumblr.
- ^ "Ready Jet Go! Credits". PBSkids.Org. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
Starring Jet Ashleigh Ball
- ^ 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.
- ^ Aquilina, Tyler (November 13, 2019). "'My Little Pony' to launch new animated series and toy line – see exclusive first look". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ "Behind the Voice Actors – Thor: Tales of Asgard". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ^ "BRONY: The Movie". August 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
- ^ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video | Exclaim!".
Bibliography
- Terrace, Vincent (2008). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2d ed.). McFarland. ISBN 9780786486410.
External links
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- Ashleigh Ball at IMDb
- Ashleigh Ball at Behind The Voice Actors