Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' and Zoe Trent in '' Littlest Pet Shop''.

Early life

Oliver was born in

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. She has a

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from

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, a

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in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training by Jeremy Irons from the

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Career

A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during

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. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA.

Personal life

Oliver is married to film composer Chris Ainscough. They live in

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with their two sons. She has stated on her

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account that she has battled depression.

Filmography

Documentary

*'' A Brony Tale'' – Herself *'' Bronies: The Extremely Unexpected Adult Fans of My Little Pony'' – Princess Celestia (Archive Sound)

Live-action roles

* ''

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'' – Pat * ''Crash Test Mommy'' – Host * '' The Falling'' - Karis * '' The Foursome'' – Lori Towers * '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'' – Detective Kelly Blaine * ''

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'' – Chanter * '' A Vow to Kill'' – Linda Mason * '' Power Rangers in Space'' - Psycho Pink * '' The Outer Limits'' – Jill Cooper (episode: " The Deprogrammers"), Heather Cattrell (episode: "

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") * ''

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'' – Judge Sakow (episode: "Broken Hearts") * ''

Psych ''Psych'' is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks for USA Network. The series stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened obser ...

'' – Abby Daniels * ''

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'' – Mrs. Anderson * ''Seven Deadly Sins'' – Principal Lowenstein * '' The Silencer'' – Holly Sharp * '' Stargate SG-1'' – Leedora * ''

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'' – Nora Havelock (episode: "Repo Men") * '' Wonder'' – Jack Will's Mom * ''The Woodcarver'' – Rita Stevenson * '' The Christmas Ornament'' – Sarah * ''Three Bedrooms, One Corpse: An

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Mystery'' – Eileen Crandall * '' Britney Ever After'' – Lynne Spears * ''Possessing Piper Rose'' – Gretchen

Live-action dubs

* ''

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'' –

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* '' L: Change the World'' –

* '' #TweetIt: Featuring My Little Pony Staff and Bronies'' – Herself/Music Video

Animation roles

* '' A Chinese Ghost Story: The Tsui Hark Animation'' – Siu Seen * '' Baby Looney Tunes'' – Tessa, Usher * ''

Barbie of Swan Lake ''Barbie of Swan Lake'' is a 2003 computer-animated fantasy film directed by Owen Hurley. It was released to video and DVD on September 30, 2003, and made its television premiere on Nickelodeon on November 16, 2003. Based on the Tchaikovsky bal ...

'' – Carlita the Skunk * '' Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia'' – Shellie * ''

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'' – Ashlyn, Twyla * '' Barbie Mariposa and her Butterfly Fairy Friends'' – Henna * '' Barbie and the Diamond Castle'' – Dori, Maid * ''

Barbie and the Three Musketeers ''Barbie and the Three Musketeers'' is a 2009 computer-animated fantasy film. It was released to DVD on September 15, 2009, and made its television premiere on Nickelodeon on November 22, 2009. This film is the sixteenth entry in the ''Barbie'' ...

'' – Corrine's Mother, Fancy Dress Girl #1 * ''

Barbie in A Mermaid Tale ''Barbie in A Mermaid Tale'' is a 2010 computer-animated adventure film directed by Adam L. Wood and produced by Mattel Entertainment with Rainmaker Entertainment. It was released to DVD on March 9, 2010, and later made its television premiere on ...

'' – Calissa * '' Barbie: Princess Charm School'' – Dame Devin * '' Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2'' – Calissa * '' Barbie in Rock 'N Royals'' – Lady Anne * '' Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale'' – Liliana Roxelle * '' Barbie: A Fairy Secret'' – Liliana Roxelle, the fitting room attendant * '' Beat Bugs'' – Granny Bee (episode: Granny Bee) * '' Billy the Cat'' – Anita, Goldfish, Claudia Shifter, Rita, Mme Irma * '' Bob the Builder'' – Mayor Madison (US) * '' Bratz Babyz: Save Christmas –'' Portia (Yasmin's mother) * '' Bratz Kidz: Sleep-Over Adventure'' – Tanya (Meygan's sister) * ''Capertown Cops'' * '' Cardcaptors'' – Meilin Rae * '' Cardcaptors: The Movie'' –

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, Meilin Rae * ''

Class of the Titans ''Class of the Titans'' is a Canadian animated television series produced by Studio B Productions and Nelvana Limited. It premiered on December 31, 2005, at 5 pm ET/PT on Teletoon with a special 90-minute presentation of the first three ep ...

'' – Arachne, Fortuna, Jay's Mother,

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* '' Corner Gas Animated'' – Louise, Pregnant Woman #2 * '' The Cramp Twins'' – Dorothy Cramp, Little Kid, Teen Assistant * '' Dinosaur Train'' – Brenda ''

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'' & Mrs. ''

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'' * '' Dokkoida!?'' – Sayuri Yurine/Hyacinth * '' Dragon Booster'' – Pyrrah, Sentrus * '' Dragon Tales'' – Shrinking Violet * '' Dumb Bunnies'' – Felony * '' Edgar and Ellen'' – Mrs. Moon Violet * '' Elemental Gelade'' – Eve * ''

Fat Dog Mendoza ''Fat Dog Mendoza'' is a children's animated series produced by Sunbow Entertainment, Sony Wonder Television and TMO-Loonland loosely based on a Dark Horse one-off comic book of the same name. It is the first Cartoon Network Europe co-product ...

'' – Brenda, Alien #2, Cookie Customer, Robot Baby, Company Employee #2, Company Employee #4, Female Reporter, Female Superboots Customer, Laura the Sock Puppet * '' Firehouse Tales'' – Additional Voices * '' Galaxy Express 999,

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'' – Emeraldas * '' Generation O!'' – Lacey, Shubert Sister * '' Ghost Patrol'' - Ms. Flores, Rich Woman * '' Hamtaro'' – Pepper * ''

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'' is an American animated television series produced by Filmation based on Mattel's toy line ''Masters of the Universe''. The show, often referred to as simply ''He-Man'', was one of the most popular anim ...

'' (2002) – Queen Marlena, The

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* ''

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Thor'' –

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, Brunnhilde * ''

Inuyasha is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from November 1996 to June 2008, with its chapters collected in fifty-six '' ...

'' – Additional Voices * '' Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass'' – Princess Kaguya * '' Johnny Test (2021 TV series)'' - Daisy, Announcer (2) * '' Kate & Mim-Mim'' – Valerie * '' Key the Metal Idol'' – Tokiko "Key" Mima * '' Kong: The Animated Series'' – Tiger Lucy * '' Krypto the Superdog'' – Kevin's Mom * '' Kurozuka'' – Kagetsu * ''

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'' – Rosalyn Nightshade * '' Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' – Dogshank, Girl Pirate * '' Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales'' – Hera Syndulla * '' Let's Go Quintuplets'' – Ms. Carruthers * '' Littlest Pet Shop'' – Zoe Trent * '' Martha Speaks'' – Mrs. Clusky, Janice Kennelly * ''

Marvel Super Hero Adventures ''Marvel Super Hero Adventures'' is an animated series based on characters created by Marvel Comics. Aimed at a preschool audience, the shorts first air on Disney Channel's Disney Junior block, followed by the Disney Junior channel and later the M ...

'' -

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* '' Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action!'' – Additional Voices * '' Max Steel'' – Molly McGrath * '' MegaMan: NT Warrior'' – Mrs. Hikari * ''Milo's Bug Quest'' – Kathy Leaf * ''

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'' – Via Hibiki * ''

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'' – Regene Regetta * ''

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'' – Agent Newell * '' ¡Mucha Lucha!'' – Chinche * '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' – Cheerilee, Cinnamon Chai, Crystal Pony #1 (S03E01), "Crystal Pony 1" (S06E01), Daybreaker (S07E10), Dr. Fauna, Dragon 1 (S06E05), Fleur Dis Lee, "Foal" (S06E01), Fume, Narrator (S01E01), Princess Celestia, Spitfire (S01E16), Tree Hugger, Twinkleshine (S01E01, first line) * '' My Little Pony: Equestria Girls'' – Principal/Princess Celestia and Miss Cheerilee * '' My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks'' – Principal Celestia * '' My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games'' – Principal Celestia * '' My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Legend of Everfree'' – Principal Celestia * '' My Little Pony: The Movie'' – Princess Celestia and Lix Spittle * '' My Little Pony: Pony Life'' – Princess Celestia, Cheerilee * '' Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow'' –

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* '' Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge'' – Hsien-Ko * ''

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'' – Maya Wei * '' Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures'' – Jean * ''

Packages from Planet X ''Packages from Planet X'' is an animated television series produced by DHX Media Vancouver and American Greetings. The series premiered on Disney XD on July 13, 2013 and later on Teletoon and Télétoon on January 16, 2014 as part of their "Can't ...

'' – Dan's Mother, Additional Voices * '' Pirate Express'' – Queen #1 * ''

Polly Pocket Polly Pocket is a toy line of dolls and accessories first founded and designed by Chris Wiggs in 1983 and licensed by Bluebird Toys from 1989 until both entities/properties were acquired by Mattel in 1998. History Polly Pocket was first designe ...

'' – Mrs. Johnson, Ms. Fuss * ''Pony Royale'' – Rosie * '' Powerpuff Girls Z'' – Ms. Bellum, Beetle Betty * '' The Princess Twins of Legendale'' – Queen Luna * ''

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'' – Miyo (season 3), Ling-Ling (seasons 3–4), Lung-Lung (seasons 3–4), Yotaro's Mother (season 4), Additional Voices (English version) * ''

Roary the Racing Car ''Roary the Racing Car'' (stylised as ''ROARY: The Racing Car'') is a British-stop-motion children's television series created by David Jenkins and produced by Chapman Entertainment and Cosgrove Hall Films. It follows the adventures of Roary ...

'' - Additional Voices * ''

RollBots ''RollBots'' is a Canadian animated television series created by Michael Milligan (screen name "MCM") and produced by Amberwood Entertainment. The TV show premiered in Canada on YTV on February 7, 2009, and in the United States on The CW4Kids ...

'' – Manx * ''

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'' – Cherry (during the 2nd half of the series), Baiko * '' Sabrina, the Animated Series'' – Gemini Stone (adult) * ''Sara Solves It'' – Pizza Delivery Lady, Cornelia * '' Sausage Party'' – Sally Bun, Female Shopper #1, Ice Cream * ''

Silent Möbius is a twelve-volume manga series created by manga artist Kia Asamiya. Both anime versions have been licensed by Bandai Entertainment. It is heavily influenced by the film ''Blade Runner'' and is centered on the lives of a dedicated group ...

'' – Katsumi Liqueur * ''

Sitting Ducks ''Sitting Ducks'' is a lithograph created by the poster artist Michael Bedard in 1977. It depicts a literal interpretation of the idiom "sitting duck". Three ducks are relaxing in the sun on white chairs by the poolside, one looks up and no ...

'' – Mother Duck * '' Storm Hawks'' – Starling, Suzi-Lu * '' Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures'' – Jadeybug, Dr. Hazel Nutby (ep. 9) * '' Super Dinosaur'' – Hilda, Robot One, Female Earth Core Tech (2) * ''

Super Monsters ''Super Monsters'' is a children's animated television series that premiered on Netflix on October 13, 2017. The series is about a group of preschool kids, whose parents are the world's most famous monsters, trying to master their special powers wh ...

'' – Cleo's Mom * '' The Deep'' – Commander Pyrosome * ''

The Dragon Prince ''The Dragon Prince'', also known as ''The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos'' after the release of season 4, is a fantasy computer-animated television series created for Netflix by Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond, produced by Wonderstorm and ...

'' - Zubeia * '' The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' – Makoto's Mother (Mrs. Konno) * '' The Hollow'' – Tree, Spider-Woman, Adam's Mom, Brynhilda, Pixie 1, Old Lady * ''

The Last Kids on Earth ''The Last Kids on Earth'' is a children's illustrated novel and subsequent book series by American author Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate, with audiobook format narrated by Robbie Daymond. Novels in the series have been recogniz ...

'' - Bear * '' The Story of Saiunkoku'' – Shusui Hyo, Boy 1, Court Lady 1, Setsugyoku * ''

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'' – Nariya, Eriya, Hitomi's grandmother (Bandai Entertainment dub) * '' Tom and Jerry Tales'' – Mrs. Two Shoes * '' Transformers: Energon'' – Sally Jones, Miranda Jones * '' Ultimate Book of Spells'' – Elsa * ''

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'' – Jennifer Walters * '' Ultraforce'' – Chrysalis, Veil * ''

What About Mimi? ''What About Mimi?'' is a Canadian animated television series. The show was produced by Decode Entertainment and Studio B Productions (then DHX Media, now WildBrain). The show first premiered on Teletoon on October 4, 2000 with the final episode' ...

'' – Additional Voices * '' X-Men: Evolution'' – Risty Wilde * '' Yvon of the Yukon'' – Maxine *The Valley Of The Lanterns -Olistene and Mother

Video games

* '' Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2'' – Katejina Loos * '' Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3'' – Katejina Loos * '' He-Man: Defender of Grayskull'' – The Sorceress * '' Legends of Runeterra'' - Diana * ''

My Little Pony ''My Little Pony'' (''MLP'') is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D'Aguanno, and were produced in 1981. The ponies feature ...

'' – Princess Celestia, Cheerilee * '' StarCraft II'' – First Ascendant Ji'nara * '' Thimbleweed Park'' – Agent Ray * '' Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War'' – Eldar Farseer, Howling Banshees, Farseer Macha * '' Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade'' – Farseer Taldeer * '' Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm'' – Farseer Caerys

Voice director

* '' Enchantimals: Finding Home'' * '' Hatchimals: Adventures in Hatchtopia'' * '' Molly of Denali'' * '' The Guava Juice Show''

References

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