Nicole Oliver

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Nicole Oliver
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Oliver at Animate Miami in 2013
Born
Nicole Lyn Oliver

(1970-02-22) February 22, 1970 (age 54)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater York University
Royal Roads University
OccupationActress
Years active1979–present
Known forPrincess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop
SpouseChris Ainscough
Children2
Website www.nicoleoliver.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic [1] and Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop .

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Biography

Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario. [2] She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, a Master of Arts in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training by Jeremy Irons from the British American Drama Academy.[ citation needed ] [3]

A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during collective bargaining. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA.

Oliver is married to film composer Chris Ainscough. They live in Vancouver with their two sons. [4] She has stated on her Twitter account that she has battled depression. [5]

Filmography

Documentary

Live-action roles

Live-action dubs

Animation roles

Video games

Voice director

Notes

  1. Name confirmed on the box of her doll form in the 2008 World Familez collection.

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