Stephanie Sheh is an American voice actress, ADR director, writer and producer[2] who has worked for several major companies, including Cartoon Network and Sony. She is often involved with work in English dubs of anime, cartoons, video games and films. Her notable voice roles include Hinata Hyuga in the Naruto franchise, Orihime Inoue in Bleach, Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in the Viz Media redub of Sailor Moon, Yui Hirasawa in K-On!, Eureka in Eureka Seven, Armor in X-Men, Katana in DC Super Hero Girls, Mikuru Asahina in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Yui in Sword Art Online, Illyasviel von Einzbern in Fate/stay night, Mamimi Samejima in FLCL, Blanca in White Snake and Green Snake and Mitsuha Miyamizu in Your Name.[2]
Stephanie Sheh | |
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 Sheh in 2014 | |
| Born | Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.[1] |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Website | stephaniesheh |
Career
Stephanie Sheh was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a family of Han Chinese descent; her mother is from China and her father is from Taiwan.[3][4] Sheh was raised in Northern California,[1] however,she spent a majority of her childhood in Taiwan.[5] Sheh became interested in acting during her school years, in which she took part in a play. [6] While at the University of California, Los Angeles she was involved in anime clubs.[2] After graduating from UCLA in 1999,[7] she took a job as a producer while she pursued her acting career. She studied acting, voice acting and improvisation at the Second City Training Center, East West Players, Susan Blu Voiceover Workshop and UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Sheh has also recorded radio spots for United States Cellular Corporation.
Under the moniker of Jennifer Sekiguchi, Sheh made her voice acting debut as Silky in I'm Gonna Be An Angel! in 2001. During this time, she worked at Synch-Point, which produced English dubs for anime. During her time at Synch-Point, she also produced the dub for I'm Gonna Be An Angel![8] Sheh was also responsible for the involvement of Marc Handler in FLCL.[9]
Stephanie Sheh's later voice roles include Orihime Inoue in Bleach, Eureka in Eureka Seven, and Hinata Hyuga in Naruto. The three shows have aired on Cartoon Network to varied success. Sheh describes Hinata's issues with self-esteem as "relatable."[10]
In addition to anime roles, Sheh has provided voicework for the video game industry. Sheh has reprised her role as Orihime Inoue in Bleach video games as well as contributed to BioShock 2, Aion: The Tower of Eternity, Devil May Cry 4, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil 5. Roles beyond voice acting include motion capture for the Sega title Bayonetta.[11]
Sheh has appeared several times on G4's Attack of the Show! as "Tiny Olivia Munn". In 2012, she was a host in the 2011 Talk-Show TV series BPM: Beats Per Mnet.
In 2011, she formed the fundraising organization We Heart Japan in response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.[12]
In 2013, she reprised the role of Eureka in Eureka Seven: Astral Ocean.
In July 2014, at the 2014 Anime Expo, Viz Media revealed details regarding its upcoming Sailor Moon voice cast. Sheh was announced to be the voice of Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in Viz's redub of the first anime series,[13] as well as the series reboot Sailor Moon Crystal.
On February 2, 2017, upon the release of Fire Emblem Heroes, Sheh voiced as Tharja from Fire Emblem Awakening. Sheh later went on to voice later iterations of Tharja herself.[14]
Filmography
Anime
| Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source[15][16] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | I'm Gonna Be An Angel! | Silky | Debut anime role as Jennifer Sekiguchi in some episodes | [17] |
| 2002 | I My Me! Strawberry Eggs | Fujio Himejima | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
| 2003 | FLCL | Mamimi Samejima | [17][18] | |
| 2004 | Marmalade Boy | Yayoi Takase, Chris | CA | |
| 2005 | Daphne in the Brilliant Blue | Yukari Hanaoka | As Lulu Chiang | CA |
| Zatch Bell! | Penny, Shion Hibiki | CA | ||
| Tenjho Tenge | Aya Natsume | As Tiffany Hsieh | CA | |
| Girls Bravo series | Kirie Kojima | As Lulu Chiang | [19][20] | |
| DearS | Natsuki Ikuhara | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | |
| 2005–09 | Naruto | Hinata Hyuga | [18][21] | |
| 2005 | Mars Daybreak | Megumi Higashihara | CA | |
| 2005–06 | Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo | Haydee | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
| Immortal Grand Prix | Bella DeMarco, Yuri Jin | TV series | CA | |
| 2005 | Samurai Champloo | Koza | Episode: "Misguided Miscreants" As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
| Bottle Fairy | Hororo | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | ||
| 2006–07 | Haré+Guu series | Guu | [22] | |
| 2006 | Boys Be... | Yumi Kazama | [23][24] | |
| Lupin III: Part II | Margaret Queen, Angelica | 2 episodes | [25] | |
| Destiny of the Shrine Maiden | Himeko Kurusugawa | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | [26] | |
| 2006–07 | Eureka Seven | Eureka | CA | |
| 2006 | Gun X Sword | Wendy | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
| MÄR | Alma, Belle | CA | ||
| Nanaka 6/17 | Satsuki Arashiyama | |||
| 2006–14 | Bleach | Orihime Inoue, Isane Kotetsu | [18] | |
| 2006–07 | Fate/stay night | Illyasviel von Einzbern, News reporter | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA |
| 2007 | The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya | Mikuru Asahina | CA | |
| Digimon Data Squad | Megumi Shirakawa | Resume [27] | ||
| 2008 | Lucky Star | Akira Kogami | [21] | |
| Gurren Lagann | Kinon Bachika | [28] | ||
| 2008–09 | Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | Kaguya Sumeragi | CA | |
| 2009–19 | Naruto: Shippuden | Hinata Hyuga, Rin Nohara | [29] | |
| 2010–14 | Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn | Audrey Burne | Also ADR director | [30][31][32] |
| 2010–11 | Eden of the East | Micchon | [21] | |
| Marvel Anime | Hisako Ichiki/Armor, Miyuki, Agent Tsukino | [21][33][34] | ||
| 2011–12 | K-On! | Yui Hirasawa | 2 TV series, and live-action promotional material | [35][36] |
| 2011 | Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl | Hazumu Osaragi | ||
| 2012–14 | Blue Exorcist | Kuro, Yukio Okumura (young) | Also OVA | [37] |
| 2012 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Suzi Q | ||
| 2012–13 | Tiger & Bunny | Kriem | [38] | |
| 2013 | Fate/Zero | Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||
| K | Neko | [39] | ||
| 2013–21 | Sword Art Online series | Yui | [40] | |
| 2013 | Accel World | Chiyuri Kurashima / Lime Bell | ||
| 2014–18 | Yo-kai Watch | Sarah | (Season 1-2) | [41][42] |
| 2014–19 | Sailor Moon | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | Viz dub | [13] |
| 2014–15 | Kill la Kill | Nui Harime | [43][44] | |
| 2015 | Magi: The Kingdom of Magic | Scheherazade | [45] | |
| The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan | Mikuru Asahina | [46] | ||
| Hyperdimension Neptunia: The Animation | Histoire, Abnes | [47] | ||
| Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works | Illyasviel von Einzbern | [48] | ||
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure | Suzie Q | [21] | ||
| 2015–present | Sailor Moon Crystal | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | [49] | |
| 2015 | Little Witch Academia | Lotte Yanson, Jasminka Antonenko | [50][51] | |
| Glitter Force | Cody | Saban Localization of Smile PreCure! | ||
| 2016 | Your Lie in April | Nagi Aiza | [52] | |
| Cyborg 009 VS Devilman | Françoise Arnoul / Cyborg 003 | OVA series | [53] | |
| Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak Academy | Mikan Tsumiki | Despair Arc | [54] | |
| 2016–17 | Erased | Kayo Hinazuki | [55] | |
| 2016 | Sengoku Basara: End of Judgement | Kasuga | [56] | |
| 2017 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED | Lacus Clyne | NYAV Post dub | [57] |
| Glitter Force Doki Doki | Mackenzie Mack/Glitter Spade, Rory | Saban localization of DokiDoki! PreCure | ||
| 2018 | Terraformars | Nina Yuzik, Erica Nakanojo, Joyce, Rachel | [58] | |
| 2019 | Sword Art Online: Alicization | Yui | [40] | |
| Cannon Busters | Casey Turnbuckle, 1337 | [59][60] | ||
| 2020 | Marvel Future Avengers | Crystal | [21] | |
| 2021 | High-Rise Invasion | Kuon Shinzaki | ||
| Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst | Minerva Gutheil | [61] | ||
| Dropout Idol Fruit Tart | Nua Nakamachi | [62] | ||
| 2022 | Kotaro Lives Alone | Mizuki Akitomo | [63] | |
| Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War | Orihime Inoue |
Animation
| Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source[15] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Three Delivery | Sue Yee | [21] | |
| 2011 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Mai Li | Episode: "Dragon's Secret" | Resume |
| Family Guy | Little girl | Episode: "Seahorse Seashell Party" | ||
| 2012 | Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot | Share Bear, Baby Tugs Bear, Laugh-a-Lot Bear, Secret Bear | [21] | |
| DC Nation Shorts: Batman of Shanghai | Catwoman | [64] | ||
| 2013–present | Monster High | Jinafire Long, Jane Boolittle | [21] | |
| Ever After High | Duchess Swan | |||
| 2013–14 | The Legend of Korra | Zhu Li Moon, Rohan | [21][65] | |
| 2014 | Clarence | Debbie | Episode: "Clarence's Millions" | [66] |
| 2015 | Miles from Tomorrowland | Po Po | [21] | |
| 2015–19 | Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir | Manon Chamack | Recurring role | |
| 2015 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Bond Kuro | Episode: "Screama Donna" | [21] |
| 2015–18 | DC Super Hero Girls | Katana | [67] | |
| 2017 | The Loud House | Beatrix, Belle, Beau Jr., Judy (Stella's Mom) | 2 episodes | [21] |
| We Bare Bears | Amanda, Lazer Girl | |||
| 2018 | Avengers: Black Panther's Quest | Crystal | Episode: "Mists of Attilan" | [68] |
| 2018–20 | Ballmastrz: 9009 | Luna, Rudy Drax | ||
| Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures | Renee Chao | |||
| 2019 | Beep Beep | Voom Vam | ||
| Pinky Malinky | Jessie | Episode: "Advanced" | ||
| Pucca: Love Recipe | Granny, Panky | |||
| 2020 | Glitch Techs | Mayumi Kubota (Miko's Mom) | [69] | |
| Lego Monkie Kid | Mei | |||
| 2021 | Star Wars: Visions | Saku | Short film: The Village Bride: English dub | [70] |
| High Guardian Spice | Olive | [21] | ||
| 2022 | Barbie: It Takes Two | Renee Chao | ||
| Mermaze Mermaidz | Kishiko | |||
| Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight | Elder Huang | Episode: "The Lotus" | [71] | |
| 2023 | Big City Greens | Kiki | 2 episodes; replacing Monica Ray | |
| The Ghost and Molly McGee | Esther Chen | |||
| 2023–present | Barbie: A Touch of Magic | Renee Chao | ||
| Royal Crackers | Rachel | Recurring role | ||
| Tiny Toons Looniversity | Ling Lobster | Episode: "Prank You Very Much" | [72] | |
| 2024 | Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings | Maria Robotnik | Short film | [73] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[15] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya | Mikuru Asahina | Limited theatrical release | [74] |
| 2015 | The Laws of the Universe Part 0 | Natsumi | [21] | |
| 2016 | Only Yesterday | Aiko | [75] | |
| 2017 | Sailor Moon R: The Movie | Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon | [76] | |
| Your Name. | Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR director, casting director Limited theatrical release | [77][78] | |
| Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale | Yui | Limited theatrical release | ||
| 2018 | Lu over the Wall | Yuho | [21] | |
| Big Fish & Begonia | Chun | Limited theatrical release | [79][80] | |
| Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel I. presage flower | Illyasviel von Einzbern | [21] | ||
| Liz and the Blue Bird | Nozomi Kasaki, Tsubomi | ADR director, casting director Limited theatrical release | [81][82] | |
| 2019 | White Snake | Blanca | Limited theatrical release | [83] |
| 2020 | Weathering with You | Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR director Limited theatrical release | [84] |
| Dragon Quest: Your Story | Bianca Whitaker | Limited theatrical release | [21] | |
| 2022 | The Deer King | Yoki's Wife, Kazan Woman | [85] | |
| 2023 | Deemo: Memorial Keys | Rosalia | [86] | |
| 2024 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom | Lacus Clyne | [87] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[15] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers | Minami | [21] | |
| Street Fighter Alpha: Generations | Sayaka | |||
| 2012 | Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works | Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||
| 2013 | K-On! The Movie | Yui Hirasawa | [21] | |
| Khumba | Cheerleader Zebra | |||
| 2014 | Patema Inverted | Kaho | ADR director | [88] |
| 2015 | 009 Re:Cyborg | 001/Ivan Whisky | [21] | |
| 2016 | Barbie: Spy Squad | Renee | ||
| DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year | Katana | |||
| Strike Witches: The Movie | Gertrud Barkhorn | [89] | ||
| 2017 | K: Missing Kings | Neko | [90] | |
| DC Super Hero Girls: Intergalactic Games | Katana | [21] | ||
| Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Brain Drain | ||||
| 2018 | Lego DC Super Hero Girls: Super-Villain High | |||
| DC Super Hero Girls: Legends of Atlantis | ||||
| 2019 | Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II. lost butterfly | Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||
| 2021 | Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans | Additional Voices | ||
| Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel III. spring song | Illyasviel von Einzbern | [21] |
Video games
References
Other references
External links
- Official website
- Stephanie Sheh at IMDb
- Stephanie Sheh at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Stephanie Sheh convention appearances on AnimeCons.com