Ashleigh Ball

Ashleigh Ball
Ashleigh Ball performing with Hey Ocean!
Born Ashleigh Adele Ball
(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater Canadian College of Performing Arts[1]
Occupation Voice actress, musician
Years active 2002–present
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • rock
Instruments
Years active 2004–present
Labels
  • Nettwerk
  • Universal Music
Associated acts Hey Ocean!

Ashleigh Adele Ball[3] (born March 31, 1983)[4][5] is a Canadian voice actress and musician, known for singing in the rock band Hey Ocean!, as well as voicing characters in several toyetic movies and television series, notably the Barbie film series, Bratz, Johnny Test, Littlest Pet Shop and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.[6] 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.[7]

Career

A Brony Tale film poster, featuring Ball.

Ball has found a fan following through her band Hey Ocean! and through bronies, the male 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 brony conventions, including BronyCon and Bay Area Brony Spectacular as a guest of honour. 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]

Personal life

Ball is married to Brianna Leigh Winter Armour.[11][12]

Discography

Solo albums

  • Gold in You (EP) (2017)[13]

Filmography

Anime

List of voice performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005Starship OperatorsSanri Wakana [14]
2006Shakugan no ShanaYukari Hirai [14]
2007Black Lagoon: The Second BarrageHansel Maki [14]

Animation

List of voice performances in animated series
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005–14Johnny TestMary Test, Sissy, Lolo, Churro Boy, Pizza Delivery Guy, Wendell, Nerdy Kid [14]
2005–06Mix MasterMary, Buma and others [14]
2006BratzKirstee, Prudence[14]
2007–08Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-LotOopsy Bear [14]
2007–08Edgar & EllenStephanie Knightleigh, Pepper Poshi, Principal Mulberry, Miles Knightleigh, Townsperson Actor 2 [14][15]
2008Tom And Jerry TalesHuber the KangarooEpisode: Kangadoofus[14]
2009Iron Man: Armored AdventuresBlack Widow / Natasha Romanoff [14]
2009Dinosaur TrainGilbert, Lorraine Lambeosaurus, Oren Ornithomimus, Mrs. Therizinosaurus, Millie Maiasaura [14]
2010-15Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresPlum Pudding [14]
2010–presentMy Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Daisy, Rainbow Dash (Young), Cherry Berry, Shoeshine, Lemon Hearts, Cherry Fizzy, Lyra Heartstrings, Nurse Redheart, Orange Swirl, Parcel Post, Applejack (Young), Dumbbell (Young), Rumble, Ol' Salt, Buffalo, Upper Crust, Nurse Snowheart, Applejack (Male), Applejack (Baby), Apple Rose (Young), Apple Rose, Apple Dumpling, Prim Hemline, Twirly, Infirmed Pony, Amethyst Gleam, Neighls Bohr, Open Skies, Mob Pony 1, Gimme Moore, Sunshine Smiles, Hat-Shopping Pony, Theatre Revival Audience Pony, Manehattan Gardener Pony, Taunting Young Pegasi, Cheerilee's Students, Cyan Changeling, Cyan Forum Changeling, Berry PunchAlso Equestria Girls[14][16]
2011-12Voltron ForceAllura,[17][18] Daigo [14]
2011-PresentSuperbookSamantha, TravisEpisode: The Good Samaritan[14]
2012Action DadMick Ramsey, Mastermind, Helga, Reporter, Store Clerk, Old Lady, Bratty Kid, Costumer [14]
2012–16Littlest Pet ShopBlythe 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 Hubble, Baa Baa Lou, others[14]
2013–2016Pac-Man and the Ghostly AdventuresPinky, Spheria Suprema, Female Reporter [14]
2015Lego ElvesEmily, Aira, Mrs. Jones, Skyra[14]
2015–presentDinotruxSkya, Wrecka, Otto #2, Woodland Reptool #1, Numbers, Ankylodump, Dozeratops #1 (3), Ankylodump #2 (3), Ankylodump #2 (4), Dozeratops #2 (2)[14]
2015Exchange Student ZeroCharity, Peg[14]
2015–presentThe DeepFontaine Nekton, Ted, Todd[14]
2016–2017LoliRockTalia, Missy Robins, Belina, Lisa2 seasons[19]
2016–presentReady Jet Go!Jet Propulsion[20][14]
2016Mack & MoxyChuckle (Voice)Episode: Buckle, Buckle, Seatbelts and Chuckle[14]
2016–presentBeat BugsJay, Mrs. Mudwasp, Teacher, School Kid, Mudwasp Kids, Mynah Bird #2, Skolly, Queen Bee, BugetteAlso All Together Now[21][14]
2018–presentThe HollowMira[14]

Films

List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films and specials
Year Title Role Notes Source
2005Action Man: X Missions the MovieOperator Voice [14]
2006The Barbie DiariesThe DJ [14]
2006Barbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesHadley, Isla [14]
2007Bratz Fashion PixiezSasha [14]
2007Betsy Bubblegum's Journey Through Yummi-LandCara Caramel [14]
2008Bratz Girlz Really RockKirstee [14]
2009Barbie Presents: ThumbelinaViolet [14]
2009The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the LimitPlum Pudding, Berrykin #2 [14]
2010Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess MoviePlum Pudding, Berrykin #2 [14]
2010Bratz: Pampered PetsCelia, Little Joanie [14]
2011Thor: Tales of AsgardAdditional Voices [22]
2012Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2Kylie Morgan, Reporter [14]
2012Barbie: The Princess and the PopstarPopstar Keira [14]
2013My Little Pony: Equestria GirlsApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release[14]
2014Heavenly SwordKaiLimited theatrical release[14]
2014Barbie and the Secret DoorNori [14]
2014My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow RocksApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release[14]
2015My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship GamesApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release in Europe[14]
2016My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of EverfreeApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstringsavailable on Netflix beginning October 1, 2016[14]
2017My Little Pony: The MovieApplejack, Rainbow DashTheatrical release[14]
2018The Steam Engines of OzVictoria [14]

Video games

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

Live-action

List of live-action acting performances in television and film
Year Title Role Notes Source
2014A Brony TaleHerselfDocumentary[23]

References

  1. ↑ Mike Devlin. "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". ronatron.net. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ 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. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
    * "Big Blue Wave Lyrics". Lyrics.net. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Furminger, Sabrina (April 30, 2014). "REEL PEOPLE: The trouble with Bronies". Westender. Vancouver. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Band Profiles: Hey Ocean, The Spades, Said the Whale, Summerlad, Three Days Grace, Corb Lund, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Face to Face, Fratellis". Postmedia News. June 19, 2008. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Brony: The Movie Official Trailer released". Everfree.net. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ Andrea Warner. "COVER/MUSIC: Hey Ocean's Ashleigh Ball 'reins' over My Little Pony". Westender. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video". exclaim.ca. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Ashleigh Ball Finding The Gold In Everyone". beatroute.ca. July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  11. ↑ Brianna Leigh Winter Armour (September 1, 2014). "Four years ago to this day I married the woman of my dreams. I committed to my very first friend for a lifetime. Best damn thing I ever did done. To my wife for life you are my everything. Ash Person, birds still appear every time you're near. Love, Bri Bri. Abba". Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  12. ↑ Ball, Ashleigh (August 28, 2017). "Throwback to the happiest day of my life. When my best friend became my wife. ♥️Happy Birthday Brianna my Love. Xoxoxoxoxoxooxooxxxxoxoxx" – via Instagram.
  13. ↑ http://exclaim.ca/music/article/hey_ocean_s_ashleigh_ball_goes_solo_for_gold_in_you_ep_premieres_crazy_video
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 "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.
  15. ↑ Terrace 2008, p. 299
  16. ↑ "Interview with Ashleigh Ball of 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' - EW.com". ew.com. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Voltron Force Cast". imdb.co. March 2011. Retrieved March 2011. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  18. ↑ "Voltron Force Voice Cast Revealed". voltron.com/groupee. March 12, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  19. ↑ Team LoliRock (November 26, 2015). "LoliRock Season 1 - Full english voice cast". Retrieved June 13, 2016 – via Tumblr.
  20. ↑ "Ready Jet Go! Credits". PBSkids.Org. Retrieved March 17, 2017. Starring Jet Ashleigh Ball
  21. ↑ Beat Bugs (October 3, 2016). "Beat Bugs - Giving Voice To The Characters". Retrieved March 16, 2017 – via YouTube.
  22. ↑ "Behind The Voice Actors - Thor: Tales of Asgard". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  23. ↑ "BRONY: The Movie". YouTube. August 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.

Bibliography

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