Ashleigh Ball

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Ashleigh Ball
Ball performing with Hey Ocean! in 2013
Born	Ashleigh Adele Ball (1983-03-31) March 31, 1983 (age 41) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater	Canadian College of Performing Arts [1]
Occupations	Voice actress singer
Years active	2004–present
Musical career
Genres	Pop rock
Instruments	Vocals flute glockenspiel [2]
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!.

Early life

Ball was born Ashleigh Adele Ball in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:
   • "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.
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. "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!".

Bibliography

• Terrace, Vincent (2008). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2d ed.). McFarland. ISBN   9780786486410.

External links

• Ashleigh Ball at IMDb  
• Ashleigh Ball at Behind The Voice Actors