Ashleigh Ball

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Ashleigh Ball
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Ball performing with Hey Ocean! in 2013
Born
Ashleigh Adele Ball

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

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!.

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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

List of English dubbing performances in anime
YearSeriesRoleNotesSource
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]
2021Hello CarbotE-Line  [11]

Animation

List of voice performances in animated television series
YearSeriesRoleNotesSource
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 MotherEpisode: Kangadoofus [11]
Bratz Kirstee, Prudence [11]
2008–2013 Skechers SamanthaSome 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 WindigosAlso: Equestria Girls / Pony Life [11] [13]
2011–2012 Voltron Force Allura, others [14] Daigo  [11]
2011–2021 Superbook Samantha, TravisEpisode: The Good Samaritan [11]
2012 Hydee and the Hytops SamanthaDVD 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]
20142017 LoliRock Talia, Missy Robins, Belina, Lisa2 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 ChuckleEpisode: 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, BugetteAlso All Together Now [17] [11]
2018–2020 The Hollow Mira [11]
2019Rev & RollRev, Townsperson #2, Generic Kid [11]
2020–2021 My Little Pony: Pony Life Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Owlowiscious [18]
2020 StarBeam MurpEpisode: The Good Samaritan [11]
Vampirina Poppy PeeplesonReplacing 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 FanEpisode: Johnny Con
2022-2024 Sonic Prime Miles "Tails" Prower, Nine, Mangey Tails, Sails Tails, Bunny Bones

Films

List of voice performances in theatrical releases, direct-to-video, and television films and specials
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2005Madeline in TahitiDanielle, Nona  [11]
Action Man: X Missions the MovieOperator 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-LandCara Caramel  [11]
2008 Bratz Girlz Really Rock Kirstee  [11]
2009 Barbie Presents: Thumbelina Violet  [11]
The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the LimitPlum Pudding, Berrykin #2  [11]
2010Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess Movie  [11]
Bratz: Pampered PetzCelia, 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 DashLimited 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 HeartstringsLimited theatrical release [11]
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Shake Your Tail Applejack, Rainbow DashShort 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 DashLimited theatrical release in Europe [11]
2016 My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of Everfree Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstringsavailable on Netflix beginning October 1, 2016 [11]
2017 My Little Pony: The Movie Applejack, Rainbow DashTheatrical release [11]
2018The Steam Engines of OzVictoria  [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 DashTV 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 DarmaTheatrical release [11]
My Little Pony: A New Generation Applejack, Rainbow DashNetflix release [11]
2022Rock Dog 3: Battle the BeatDarma [11]

Video games

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

Live-action

List of live-action acting performances in television and film
YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2014 A Brony Tale HerselfDocumentary [20]
2021ExtrovertedCookieTelevision series

Discography

Ball in concert with Hey Ocean!, 2010 Hey Ocean by theducks.jpg
Ball in concert with Hey Ocean!, 2010

Solo albums

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