Ashleigh Ball

Ashleigh Adele Ball (born March 31, 1983) 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.[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]

For the British field hockey player, see Ashleigh Ball (field hockey).

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

(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alma materCanadian College of Performing Arts[1]
Occupation
  • Voice actress
  • musician
Years active1987–present
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • rock
Instruments
Years active2002–present
Labels
  • Nettwerk
  • Universal Music
Associated actsHey Ocean!

Early life

Ball was born Ashleigh Adele Ball in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 31, 1983.[5][6][7]

Career
A Brony Tale film poster, featuring Ball

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]

Discography
Main article: Hey Ocean! § Discography

Solo albums

  • Gold in You (EP) (2017)[11]

Filmography

Anime
List of English dubbing performances in anime
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005Starship OperatorsSanri Wakana [12]
2006Shakugan no ShanaYukari Hirai [12]
2007Black Lagoon: The Second BarrageHansel Maki [12]
2021Hello CarbotE-Line  [12]

Animation
List of voice performances in animation
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005–2014Johnny TestMary Test, Sissy, Lolo, Churro Boy, Pizza Delivery Guy, Wendell, Nerdy Kid [12]
2005–2006Mix MasterMary, Buma and others [12]
2006BratzKirstee, Prudence[12]
2007–2008Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-LotOopsy Bear [12]
2007–2008Edgar & EllenStephanie Knightleigh, Pepper Poshi, Principal Mulberry, Miles Knightleigh, Townsperson Actor 2 [12][13]
2008Tom and Jerry TalesKangaroo MotherEpisode: Kangadoofus[12]
2008-2013SkechersSamanthaSome Hydee and the Hytops commercials[12]
2009Iron Man: Armored AdventuresBlack Widow / Natasha Romanoff [12]
2009Dinosaur TrainGilbert, Lorraine Lambeosaurus, Oren Ornithomimus, Mrs. Therizinosaurus, Millie Maiasaura [12]
2010–2015Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresPlum Pudding [12]
2010–2019My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicApplejack, Rainbow Dash, othersAlso: Equestria Girls / Pony Life[12][14]
2011–2012Voltron ForceAllura, others[15] Daigo [12]
2011–presentSuperbookSamantha, TravisEpisode: The Good Samaritan[12]
2012Hydee and the HytopsSamanthaDVD Movie[12]
2012Action DadMick Ramsey, Mastermind, Helga, Reporter, Store Clerk, Old Lady, Bratty Kid, Costumer [12]
2012–2016Littlest Pet ShopBlythe Baxter, others[12]
2013–2016Pac-Man and the Ghostly AdventuresPinky, Spheria Suprema, Female Reporter [12]
2015Lego ElvesEmily, Aira, Mrs. Jones, Skyra[12]
2015–presentDinotruxSkya, Wrecka, others[12]
2015Exchange Student ZeroCharity, Peg[12]
2015–presentThe DeepFontaine Nekton, Ted, Todd[12]
2016–2017LoliRockTalia, Missy Robins, Belina, Lisa2 seasons[16]
2016–presentReady Jet Go!Jet, Zerk, others[17][12]
2016Mack & MoxyChuckleEpisode: Buckle, Buckle, Seatbelts and Chuckle[12]
2016–presentBeat BugsJay, Mrs. Mudwasp, othersAlso All Together Now[18][12]
2018–2020The HollowMira[12]
2020My Little Pony: Pony LifeRainbow Dash, Applejack[19]

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 [12]
2006The Barbie DiariesThe DJ [12]
2006Barbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesHadley, Isla [12]
2007Bratz Fashion PixiezSasha [12]
2007Betsy Bubblegum's Journey Through Yummi-LandCara Caramel [12]
2008Bratz Girlz Really RockKirstee [12]
2009Barbie Presents: ThumbelinaViolet [12]
2009The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the LimitPlum Pudding, Berrykin #2 [12]
2010Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess MoviePlum Pudding, Berrykin #2 [12]
2010Bratz: Pampered PetsCelia, Little Joanie [12]
2010The Legend of Silk BoySilk Boy [12]
2011Thor: Tales of AsgardAmora, Additional Voices [20]
2012Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2Kylie Morgan, Reporter [12]
2012Barbie: The Princess and the PopstarPopstar Keira [12]
2013My Little Pony: Equestria GirlsApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release[12]
2014Heavenly SwordKaiLimited theatrical release[12]
2014Barbie and the Secret DoorNori [12]
2014My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow RocksApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release[12]
2015My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship GamesApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release in Europe[12]
2016My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of EverfreeApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstringsavailable on Netflix beginning October 1, 2016[12]
2017My Little Pony: The MovieApplejack, Rainbow DashTheatrical release[12]
2018The Steam Engines of OzVictoria [12]
2018My Little Pony: Best Gift EverApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Pigeon Lady [12]
2018HenchmenPep Girl Twin Iliad, Terri Murphy [12]
2019My Little Pony: Rainbow RoadtripApplejack, Rainbow Dash[12]

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[21]

Notes

    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. 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:
    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. 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. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
    11. http://exclaim.ca/music/article/hey_ocean_s_ashleigh_ball_goes_solo_for_gold_in_you_ep_premieres_crazy_video
    12. "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.
    13. Terrace 2008, p. 299
    14. "Interview with Ashleigh Ball of 'My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic' - EW.com". ew.com. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
    15. "Voltron Force Voice Cast Revealed". voltron.com/groupee. March 12, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
    16. Team LoliRock (November 26, 2015). "LoliRock Season 1 - Full english voice cast". Retrieved June 13, 2016 – via Tumblr.
    17. "Ready Jet Go! Credits". PBSkids.Org. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2017. Starring Jet Ashleigh Ball
    18. Beat Bugs (October 3, 2016). "Beat Bugs - Giving Voice To The Characters". Retrieved March 16, 2017 – via YouTube.
    19. Aquilina, Tyler (November 13, 2019). "'My Little Pony' to launch new animated series and toy line — see exclusive first look". Entertainment Weekly.
    20. "Behind The Voice Actors - Thor: Tales of Asgard". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
    21. "BRONY: The Movie". YouTube. August 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.

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