Ashleigh Ball

Ashleigh Ball
close-up of Ashleigh Ball wearing a white print blouse, holding her left hand up to her temple, with a grin on her face
Ball performing with Hey Ocean! in 2013
Born
Ashleigh Adele Ball

(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983 (age 43)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
EducationCanadian College of Performing Arts
Occupations
Years active2005–present
Children1
Musical career
Genres
  • Pop
  • rock
Instruments
Years active2004–present
Member ofHey Ocean!
Websiteashleighballmusic.com

Ashleigh Adele Ball (born March 31, 1983) is a Canadian voice actress and musician. She is known for voicing characters in several movies and television series, especially toyetic series, notably the Barbie film series, Bratz, Johnny Test, Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot, Littlest Pet Shop, Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, LoliRock, The Deep, Sonic Prime and Ready Jet Go!. 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. She is also a member of the pop rock band Hey Ocean!.

Early life

Ball was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 31, 1983.

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. 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.

Personal life

In August 2025, Ball was diagnosed with Stage IV triple-negative breast cancer. She did not make this information public until October 2026.

Filmography

Anime

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

Animation

List of voice performances in animated television series
Year Series Role Notes Source
2005–2006Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island!B.L. Tomato 
Mix MasterMary, Buma and others 
2005–2014Johnny TestMary Test, Sissy, Lolo, Churro Boy, Pizza Delivery Guy, Wendell, Nerdy Kid, Jeffy the #1 Fan 
2007Jibber JabberJabber 
2007–2008Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-LotOopsy Bear 
Edgar & EllenStephanie Knightleigh, Pepper Poshi, Principal Mulberry, Miles Knightleigh, Townsperson Actor 2 
2008Tom and Jerry TalesKangaroo MotherEpisode: "Kangadoofus"
BratzKirstee, Prudence
2008–2013SkechersSamanthaSome Hydee and the Hytops commercials
2009Iron Man: Armored AdventuresBlack Widow / Natasha Romanoff 
2009–2020Dinosaur TrainGilbert Troodon, Lorraine Lambeosaurus, Oren Ornithomimus, Mrs. Therizinosaurus, Millie Maiasaura, Crystal Cryolophosaurus 
2010–2015Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty AdventuresPlum Pudding 
2010–2019My Little Pony: Friendship Is MagicRainbow 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 co-story for the episode "Sparkle's Seven"
2011–2012Voltron ForceAllura, Daigo, others 
2012Hydee and the HytopsSamanthaDVD movie
Action DadMick Ramsey, Mastermind, Helga, reporter, Store Clerk, Old Lady, Bratty Kid, Costumer 
2012–2016Littlest Pet ShopBlythe 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
2013–2015Pac-Man and the Ghostly AdventuresPinky, Spheria Suprema, Female Reporter 
2014–2017LoliRockTalia, Missy Robins, Belina, Lisa2 seasons
2015SuperbookSamantha, TravisEpisode: "The Good Samaritan"
Lego ElvesEmily, Aira, Mrs. Jones, Skyra
Exchange Student ZeroCharity, Peg
2015–2018DinotruxSkya, Wrecka, Otto #2, Woodland Reptool #1, Numbers, Ankylodump, Dozeratops #1 (3), Ankylodump #2 (3), Ankylodump #2 (4), Dozeratops #2 (2)
2015–2019The DeepFontaine Nekton, Ted, Todd
2016–2019Ready 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)
2016Mack & MoxyChuckleEpisode: "Buckle, Buckle, Seatbelts and Chuckle"
2016–2018Beat BugsJay, Mrs. Mudwasp, Mee-Yow, Teacher, School Kid, Mudwasp Kids, Mynah Bird #2, Skolly, Svetlana, Queen Bee, BugetteAlso All Together Now
2018–2020The HollowMira
2019Rev & RollRev, Townsperson #2, Generic Kid
2020–2021My Little Pony: Pony LifeRainbow Dash, Applejack, Owlowiscious
2020StarBeamMurpEpisode: The Good Samaritan
2022Johnny Test (2021)Jeffy the #1 FanEpisode: "Johnny Con"
2022–2024Sonic PrimeMiles "Tails" Prower, Nine, Mangey Tails, Sails Tails, Bunny Bones
2025Super Team CanadaMs. Madam, Doctor

Films

List of voice performances in theatrical releases, direct-to-video, and television films and specials
Year Title Role Notes Source
2005Madeline in TahitiDanielle, Nona 
Action Man: X Missions the MovieOperator Voice 
My Scene Goes HollywoodKenzie 
2006The Barbie DiariesThe DJ 
Barbie in the 12 Dancing PrincessesHadley, Isla 
2007Bratz Fashion PixiezSasha 
Betsy Bubblegum's Journey Through Yummi-LandCara Caramel 
2008Bratz Girlz Really RockKirstee 
Edison and LeoRobot Children 
2009Barbie Presents: ThumbelinaViolet 
The Strawberry Shortcake Movie: Sky's the LimitPlum Pudding, Berrykin #2 
2010Strawberry Shortcake: The Berryfest Princess Movie 
Bratz: Pampered PetzCelia, Little Joanie 
The Legend of Silk BoySilk Boy 
2011Thor: Tales of AsgardAmora, Additional Voices 
2012Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2Kylie Morgan, reporter 
Barbie: The Princess and the PopstarPopstar Keira 
2013My Little Pony: Equestria GirlsApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release
2014Heavenly SwordKai
Barbie and the Secret DoorNori 
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow RocksApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra HeartstringsLimited theatrical release
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Shake Your TailApplejack, Rainbow DashShort film
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - A Case for the Bass
2015My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - All's Fair in Friendship GamesLyra Heartstrings
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship GamesApplejack, Rainbow DashLimited theatrical release in Europe
2016My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of EverfreeApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra HeartstringsAvailable on Netflix beginning October 1, 2016
2017My Little Pony: The MovieApplejack, Rainbow DashTheatrical release
2018The Steam Engines of OzVictoria 
My Little Pony: Best Gift EverApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Pigeon Lady 
HenchmenPep Girl Twin Iliad, Terri Murphy 
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Forgotten FriendshipApplejack, Rainbow DashTV movie
2019My Little Pony: Rainbow Roadtrip
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Sunset's Backstage PassApplejack, Rainbow Dash, Lyra Heartstrings
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Spring Breakdown
2021Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the ParkDarmaTheatrical release
My Little Pony: A New GenerationApplejack, Rainbow DashNetflix release
2022Rock Dog 3: Battle the BeatDarma

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
2021ExtrovertedCookieTelevision series

Discography

Ball (right) performing with Hey Ocean! in 2010

Solo albums

References

  1. ↑ Mike Devlin (April 23, 2014). "Morgan Spurlock gives local filmmaker huge boost". Times Colonist. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ "ashleigh adele ball on Instagram: On September 6th at sunrise, we welcomed this teeny tiny human into the world. His birth was the most insane/incredible experience and i have an entirely new respect for the female body and what women are capable of! Still trying to decide on his name… For now he is our Peanut and we are SO IN LOVE with him. 💛💛💛💫💫💫🥜🤯🛸🪐💥XOXO". instagram.com.
  3. ↑ "Said The Whale and Hey Ocean! at The Cambrian Hall". ronatron.net. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ Berggren, Victoria (October 6, 2017). "'My Little Pony: The Movie': Meet the Voices Behind Each Animated Character". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Brony: The Movie Official Trailer released". Everfree.net. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Birthday posts from Hey Ocean:
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Ashleigh Ball Finding the Gold in Everyone". beatroute.ca. July 3, 2017. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  13. ↑ @leftonfriday; (October 14, 2026). "Ashleigh Ball is one of those people that feels like summer. Her creative genius and playful, pixie-like spirit makes everything (and everyone!) feel like magic in her orbit.

Since August 2025, Ash has been living with stage IV, triple-negative breast cancer. We recently sat down with Ashleigh at her childhood beach to learn about her health journey, and how music and movement have supported her healing". Retrieved October 14, 2026 – via Instagram.
  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 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 "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'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Voltron Force Voice Cast Revealed". voltron.com. March 12, 2011. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2011.
  18. ↑ Team LoliRock (November 26, 2015). "LoliRock Season 1 – Full english voice cast". Retrieved June 13, 2016 – via Tumblr.
  19. ↑ "Ready Jet Go! Credits". PBSkids.Org. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2017. Starring Jet Ashleigh Ball
  20. ↑ 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.
  21. ↑ Aquilina, Tyler (November 13, 2019). "'My Little Pony' to launch new animated series and toy line – see exclusive first look". Entertainment Weekly.
  22. ↑ "Ever so excited to share that I am the voice of this fantastic little fox,Tails in SONIC PRIME coming to @netflix this December🦊💥. thanks to the fine folks at @wildbrainstudios and @sega !". instagram.com.
  23. ↑ "Behind the Voice Actors – Thor: Tales of Asgard". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  24. ↑ "BRONY: The Movie". August 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2014 – via YouTube.[dead YouTube link]
  25. ↑ "Hey Ocean!'s Ashleigh Ball Goes Solo for 'Gold in You' EP, Premieres "Crazy" Video | Exclaim!".
  26. ↑ "Our Slowest Season - Album by Ashleigh Ball". Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved September 13, 2025.

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