Stephanie Sheh
{{Short description|American voice actress}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Stephanie Sheh
| image = Stephanie Sheh Animate Florida 2016.jpg
| caption = Sheh in 2016
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1977|4|10}}
| birth_place = Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
| alma_mater = University of California, Los Angeles
| occupation = {{Hlist | Voice actress | ADR director | writer | casting director | producer}}
| agent = Atlas Talent
| years_active = 1999–present
| website = {{URL|stephaniesheh.com}}
| party = Democratic{{cite web | url=https://x.com/stephaniesheh/status/1636820842003972097?t=knK8NqOSUWdMKdykUK1Gjw&s=19 | title=Stephanie Sheh (@stephaniesheh) on X | work=X (formerly Twitter) }}
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Stephanie Sheh (born April 10, 1977) is an American voice actress, ADR director, writer, and producer who has worked for several major companies. 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, Lotte Jansson in Little Witch Academia, 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.{{cite web | url = http://www.defectivegeeks.com/2011/09/28/interview-stephanie-sheh/ | title = INTERVIEW: Voice Actress and Director Stephanie Sheh | work = Defective Geeks | date = September 28, 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200811215008/http://www.defectivegeeks.com/2011/09/28/interview-stephanie-sheh/ | archive-date = August 11, 2020 }}
Career
Stephanie Sheh was born on April 10, 1977{{cite web|last=Carpenter|first=Brad|title=Kalamazoo Is Home To Michigan's Oldest Woman's Club|url=https://wbckfm.com/kalamazoo-is-home-to-michigans-oldest-womans-club/|publisher=WBCK-FM|date=March 7, 2023|access-date=February 17, 2025}} in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a family of Han Chinese descent; her mother is from China and her father is from Taiwan.{{cite tweet|number=1239478020622045185|user=stephaniesheh|title=I am American born, but half Tawainese (via Penghu a tiny island off of Taiwan) and half Chinese (from Beijing)|date=March 16, 2020}}{{cite tweet|number=1606389873015160832|user=stephaniesheh|title=I'm pretty sure my Chinese mom is trying to convert my dog to Buddhism.|date=December 23, 2022}} Sheh was raised in Northern California,{{cite web|title=more than just an actor...|url=http://www.stephaniesheh.com/Stephanie%20Sheh/Home2.html|agency=Stephanie Sheh official website|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140709203548/http://www.stephaniesheh.com/Stephanie%20Sheh/Home2.html|archive-date=2014-07-09|access-date=2014-07-09|language=en}} however,
she spent a majority of her childhood in Taiwan.{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/774031583/implosion-zero-day/posts/1462209?cursor=12204960|title=Update 21: Boom! Boom! Creator Features almost too good to be true! · Implosion: ZERO_DAY|work=kickstarter.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}} Sheh became interested in acting during her school years, in which she took part in a play.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lacasting.com/ResumeDisplay.asp?crypt=diabciemgcpikekaidjeflljomgnpnlngioeejgdhkppaagdbdhcjppekobfdccmdhpdknldfjgmem|title=STEPHANIE SHEH AFTRA SAG|website=www.lacasting.com|access-date=2019-07-28|archive-date=July 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190728172323/https://www.lacasting.com/ResumeDisplay.asp?crypt=diabciemgcpikekaidjeflljomgnpnlngioeejgdhkppaagdbdhcjppekobfdccmdhpdknldfjgmem|url-status=dead}} While at the University of California, Los Angeles she was involved in anime clubs. After graduating from UCLA in 1999,{{Cite web|title=Stephanie Sheh|url=https://comm.ucla.edu/portfolio-item/stephanie-sheh/|access-date=2021-02-07|website=UCLA Communication|date=July 29, 2020|language=en-US}} 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 U.S. Cellular.
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!{{cite web | url=http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/june12.htm | title=Anime News Service - June 9–29 Anime News | date=June 29, 2001 | work=Anime News Service | access-date=August 19, 2014 | archive-date=October 16, 2007 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016064505/http://www.animenewsservice.com/archives/june12.htm | url-status=dead }} Sheh was also responsible for the involvement of Marc Handler in FLCL.{{cite web|url=http://www.animetourist.com/article1039.html|title=Anime Tourist Interview: Behind the Scenes of FLCL.|date=2002|work=Anime Tourist|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020328134356/http://www.animetourist.com/article1039.html|archive-date=March 28, 2002|url-status=dead}}
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."{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2006/09/08/spotlight-speaking-with-stephanie-sheh/|title=Spotlight: Speaking with Stephanie Sheh|date=September 8, 2006|work=Siliconera}}
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.{{Cite web | url=http://www.stephaniesheh.com |title = Stephanie Sheh}}
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.{{cite news|url=http://www.laweekly.com/arts/we-heart-performing-for-japan-reunites-cowboy-bebop-cast-and-more-2373019|title=We Heart Performing for Japan Reunites Cowboy Bebop Cast and More|first=Liz|last=Ohanesian|date=September 30, 2011|work=LA Weekly|access-date=April 9, 2017}}
In 2012, she voiced Share Bear in Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot.
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,{{cite news | url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-07-05/new-sailor-moon-dub-cast-revealed-at-anime-expo/.76285 | title=New Sailor Moon Dub Cast Revealed at Anime Expo | work=Anime News Network | date=July 5, 2014}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.intsys.co.jp/english/|title=INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS CO., LTD.|website=intsys.co.jp|access-date=August 8, 2018}}
Filmography
=Anime=
=Animation=
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|+ List of voice performances in animation | ||||
style="background:#b0c4de; width:40px;"| Year
! style="background:#b0c4de;"| Title ! style="background:#b0c4de;"| Role ! style="background:#b0c4de;" class="unsortable"| Crew Role, Notes | ||||
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{{dts|2008|06|27|format=y}} | Three Delivery | Sue Yee | ||
rowspan="2" | {{dts|2011|04|16|format=y}} | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Mai Li | Episode: "Dragon's Secret" | Resume |
Family Guy | Little girl | Episode: "Seahorse Seashell Party" | ||
rowspan="2" | {{dts|2012|06|02|format=y}} | Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot | Share Bear, Baby Tugs Bear, Laugh-a-Lot Bear, Secret Bear | ||
DC Nation Shorts: Batman of Shanghai | Catwoman | {{cite web | url = http://constantcollectible.com/2015/09/04/film-friday-batman-of-shanghai/ | title = Film Friday: #Batman of Shanghai | date = September 4, 2015|access-date=December 5, 2015}} | ||
rowspan="2" | {{dts|2013|03|03|format=y}}–18 | Monster High | Jinafire Long, Jane Boolittle | rowspan="2" | | |
Ever After High | Duchess Swan | |||
{{dts|2013|09|20|format=y}}–14 | The Legend of Korra | Zhu Li Moon, Rohan | The Legend of Korra Season 4 Episode 12 | |
{{dts|2014|04|28|format=y}} | Clarence | Debbie | Episode: "Clarence's Millions" | {{cite episode|title=Clarence's Millions|series=Clarence|network=Cartoon Network|season=1|number=5|airdate=April 28, 2014}} |
{{dts|2015|07|17|format=y}} | Miles from Tomorrowland | Po Po | ||
2015–19
| Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir | Manon Chamack | Recurring role | | ||||
{{dts|2015|10|20|format=y}} | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Bond Kuro | Episode: "Screama Donna" | |
{{dts|2015|10|20|format=y}}–18 | DC Super Hero Girls | Katana | {{cite tweet | title=@ArkhamHQ16 Katana is @stephaniesheh, Supergirl is @anaisaimee and Ivy is @tarastrong | date=November 7, 2015 | access-date=November 30, 2015 | first=Shea | last=Fontana | number=663067360962613248 | user=SheaFontana}} | |
rowspan="2" | {{dts|2017|08|11|format=y}} | The Loud House | Beatrix, Belle, Beau Jr., Judy (Stella's Mom) | rowspan="2" | 2 episodes | rowspan="2" | |
We Bare Bears | Amanda, Lazer Girl | |||
2018 | Avengers Assemble | Crystal | Episode: "Mists of Attilan" | |
rowspan="2" |2018–20
|Luna, Rudy Drax | | ||||
Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures | Renee Chao | |||
rowspan="3" |2019
|Beep Beep |Voom Vam | | ||||
Pinky Malinky
|Jessie |Episode: "Advanced" | | ||||
Pucca: Love Recipe | Granny, Panky | |||
2020
|Mayumi Kubota (Miko's Mom) | | ||||
2020–present
|Mei | | | ||||
rowspan="2" |2021
|Saku |Short film: The Village Bride: English dub | ||||
High Guardian Spice
|Olive | | ||||
rowspan="3" |2022
|Barbie: It Takes Two |Renee Chao | | ||||
Mermaze Mermaidz
|Kishiko | | ||||
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight
|Elder Huang |Episode: "The Lotus" | ||||
rowspan="2" |2023
|Kiki |2 episodes; replacing Monica Ray | ||||
The Ghost and Molly McGee
|Esther Chen | | | ||||
rowspan="3" | 2023–present
|Renee Chao | | ||||
Royal Crackers
|Rachel |Recurring role | | ||||
Tiny Toons Looniversity
|Ling Lobster |Episode: "Prank You Very Much" | ||||
rowspan="3" |2024
|Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings |Web series |{{cite web |last1=Doolan |first1=Liam |title=Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Animated Short Announced |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/05/sonic-x-shadow-generations-dark-beginnings-animated-short-announced |website=Nintendo Life |publisher=Hookshot Media |access-date=May 19, 2024 |date=May 16, 2024}} | ||||
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
| Village Elder, Biyu | Episode: "A Set of Lies Agreed Upon" | ||||
Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld
|TikTok Voice, Video Voice 3, Drill Team Captain #1, Yanlou Lord 3 |Voice director |
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References
{{Reflist | refs=
- {{cite web | url=http://www.stephaniesheh.com:80/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326133116/http://www.stephaniesheh.com:80/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | title=Resume | archive-date=March 26, 2012 | url-status=dead | work=Stephanie Sheh official website }}
- {{cite web | url=http://www.stephaniesheh.com:80/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817090311/http://www.stephaniesheh.com/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | title=Resume | archive-date=August 17, 2014 | url-status=dead | work=Stephanie Sheh official website }}
- {{cite web | url=http://www.stephaniesheh.com:80/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109084417/http://www.stephaniesheh.com:80/Stephanie%20Sheh/Resume.html | title=Resume | archive-date=January 9, 2017 | url-status=dead | work=Stephanie Sheh official website }}
Stephanie Sheh's listings in Crystal Acids English Voice Acting and Production Database:
- {{cite web|url=http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3939/stephanie-sheh/|title=Stephanie Sheh|work=crystalacids.com|access-date=January 13, 2015}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3900/jennifer-sekiguchi/|title=Jennifer Sekiguchi|work=crystalacids.com|access-date=January 13, 2015}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/7953/lulu-chiang/|title=Lulu Chiang|work=crystalacids.com|access-date=January 13, 2015}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/2029/tiffany-hsieh/|title=Tiffany Hsieh|work=crystalacids.com|access-date=January 13, 2015}}
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Other references
- [http://www.animeomnitude.com/interviews/stephanie-sheh-interview Interview with Stephanie Sheh by AnimeOmnitude]
Further reading
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- {{cite web|last=Chapman|first=Jacob|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2014-07-16/exclusive-the-new-english-language-cast-of-sailor-moon/.76730|title=Exclusive Interview: The New English Language Cast of Sailor Moon|publisher=Anime News Network|date=July 16, 2014|access-date=February 17, 2025}}
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