Rebecca Shoichet
Rebecca Shoichet (/ʃɔɪˈkɛt/ shoy-KET;[2][3] born February 16, 1975) is a Canadian voice actress who has voiced in English dubs of Japanese anime and other shows for Ocean Productions in Vancouver, having moved there from Victoria in 2000. She took over Saffron Henderson's role of Sota Higurashi in Inuyasha after Henderson had moved to Los Angeles to do anime dubbing work in the United States. Other major roles include Mayura Labatt in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed and Nana Osaki in Nana. In animation, she voices Sunset Shimmer and sings for her and Twilight Sparkle in the My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic series. Outside of voice acting, she has sung in the local bands Mimosa,[4] Side One[5] and Soulstream.[6] She is also active in the theater productions at Vancouver Playhouse.[7][8][9][10]
Rebecca Shoichet | |
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Born | February 16, 1975 48) | (age
Occupation | Voice actress |
Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse |
Randall Stoll (m. 2002) |
Children | 2 |
Shoichet also serves as a part-time instructor at the On The Mic Training voice-over training school in Vancouver.[11]
Filmography
Anime
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[12] |
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2002–04 | Inuyasha | Sota Higurashi, Eri, Enju, Sōten, Jippō, Lady of the Infant's castle | CA | |
2003 | Boys Over Flowers | Shigeru Okawahara | [13] | |
2004 | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED | Mayura Labatt | CA | |
Hamtaro | Prince Bo | Original video animation 4 | CA | |
Popotan | Nurse, School Girl B | CA | ||
2005 | Star Ocean EX | Yuki | CA | |
Tokyo Underground | Chelsea Rorec | CA | ||
Hikaru no Go | Yuri Hidaka, teacher | CA | ||
Starship Operators | Minase Shinohara, Dita Markov | CA | ||
2006 | Elemental Gelade | Rasati | CA | |
Powerpuff Girls Z | Annie, Sedusa, Ken's mother | [13] | ||
Shakugan no Shana | Rinne | CA | ||
.hack//Roots | Saburo | CA | ||
2007 | Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales | Osode Yotsuya, Jirokichi | CA | |
2008 | Galaxy Angel X | Bomb, Reiko, Toshio's mother | CA | |
2009 | Nana | Nana Osaki | [13][14] | |
2014 | Little Battlers Experience | Eeny | [13] | |
2016 | Beyblade Burst | Akio | [2] | |
2017 | Beyblade Burst Evolution | Clio Delon | [2] |
Animation
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2007 | Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes | She-Hulk, Squirrel Girl | Episode: "The Cure" | Tweet[15] |
2009 | Astonishing X-Men | Agent Brand | [13] | |
Kid vs. Kat | Additional roles | [13] | ||
2010–2019 | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | Twilight Sparkle (singing voice), Night Glider, Sugar Belle | Featured singer[lower-alpha 1] | [13] |
2012 | The New Adventures of Peter Pan | Mrs. Darling | [13] | |
2012-2017 | Maya the Bee | Willy, Princess Natalie and Zoot | ||
2014 | Sabrina: Secrets of a Teenage Witch | Spella | Episode: "Spella" | [13] |
Littlest Pet Shop | Featured Singer | 4 episodes | [13] | |
2015-17 | Bob the Builder | Mila (US) and Betsy (US) | [13] | |
2015 | Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures | Apple Dumplin', Berrykin #2, Berrykin Tester #2, Rabbit, Postal Bee | [13] | |
2015–2019 | Supernoobs | XR4Ti, Mrs. Chihatte, Waitress, Toy Puppy Button Doki, Ms.Roachmont, Emma #2, The Operatior, Cheerleader | [13] | |
2016 | Da Jammies | Lady Lark | 2 episodes | [13] |
Beat Bugs | Connie | [13] | ||
2017 | Tarzan and Jane | Jane | Netflix series | [16][17] |
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls television specials | Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle (singing voice) | Featured singer[lower-alpha 1] | [13] | |
Chuck's Choice | Lady, Girl #1, Cheerleaders, Ashley, Ms. McFarlane, Girl Student | 4 episodes | [13] | |
2017-present | Enchantimals | Sage Skunk, Caper Skunk, Bren Bear, Bear Bestie, Preena Penguin, Jayla Penguin | [13] | |
2017 | My Little Pony: Equestria Girls Canterlot shorts | Sunset Shimmer | [13] | |
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls web series | Sunset Shimmer, Twilight Sparkle - singing, | [13] | ||
2018-present | Tobot | Ding-yo eomma (Mrs. Park) | [13] | |
2018-present | Corner Gas Animated | Shirley | Episode: Rum Punch | [13] |
2018-19 | Littlest Pet Shop: A World of Our Own | Udder Chaos, Ferocious Fran, Scapper #4, Wisteria, Stage Manager Spaniel, Frankie Puffer, Lola Sandloach, Bebe LaPoodle, Celestine Slothing | [13] | |
2018 | Dinotrux | Rexxie | Episode: Opposites | [13] |
2018–present | Super Dinosaur | Mom | [13] | |
2019 | Molly of Denali | Dr. Antigone | [13] | |
2020 | The Last Kids on Earth | Evie Snark | Episode: "Stay Tuned" | [13] |
2020–21 | My Little Pony: Pony Life | Twilight Sparkle (singing voice), Pulverizer | ||
2022 | Team Zenko Go | Kat | 6 episodes |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[12] |
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2016 | Ratchet & Clank | Stanley's Mom, Ship Computer | [13] | |
2017 | My Little Pony: The Movie | Twilight Sparkle (singing voice) | [13] |
Notes
- For My Little Pony cartoons released in the 2000s and 2010s, Shoichet is credited under Featured singers for Twilight Sparkle, and under Featured Voice Performers for Sunset Shimmer, Sugar Belle and other characters
References
- Shoichet, Rebecca (August 10, 2017). "Rebecca Shoichet on Instagram: "When you say, "15 Years!" it could seem like a long time, but it feels like a blink of an eye when you're in it and having such a great…"". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2018 – via Instagram.
- Rebecca Shoichet [@RebeccaShoichet] (June 19, 2013). "actually it's Shoy-ket, but you were pretty close!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 19, 2013 – via Twitter.
- As pronounced in the following:
- Everfree Northwest 2014 - Interview with Rebecca Shoichet. Ponyville Live!. July 19, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Sentai Podcast Episode 6: Interview with Rebecca Shoichet "NANA O" from NANA. Sentai. August 3, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Montague, Tony (June 16, 2005). "Mimosa mom multitasks". The Georgia Straight. Vancouver. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- "Fancy Finds - Vancouver Wedding Band - Side One " Heirloom Magazine - Vancouver Wedding Magazine". heirloommagazine.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- "Soulstream returns to Bar None". straight.com. November 14, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- "Nicola Wealth Management presents Motown Meltdown 2015". seva.ca. August 25, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ""River "Runs Bravely". straight.com. October 7, 2004. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- Wasserman, Jerry. "vancouverplays: Vancouver's arts and culture website: review of Joni Mitchell: River by Jerry Wasserman". vancouverplays.com. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- Morazain, Amanda (November 5, 2014). "Quintet brings sweet and fizzy sounds to town". Vernon Morning Star. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
The quintet will also be showcasing songs written by all three women of the band, Anna Lumière (piano), Rebecca Shoichet (lead vocals), and Karen Graves (sax and flute).
- Rebecca Shoichet - On The Mic Training
- "Rebecca Shoichet". crystalacids.com. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- "Rebecca Shoichet (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
- "Nana (Anime Uncut Box Set 1)". Comics Worth Reading. September 21, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2015.
- Shoichet, Rebecca [@RebeccaShoichet] (May 13, 2016). "Wow! Thanks!" (Tweet). Retrieved September 2, 2017 – via Twitter.
- Getz, Dana. "The 'Tarzan & Jane' Voice Cast Is Full Of People You've Seen Or Heard Before". bustle.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- "Netflix UK TV review: Tarzan and Jane". vodzilla.co. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
External links
- Rebecca Shoichet on Twitter
- Rebecca Shoichet at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Rebecca Shoichet at the CrystalAcids Anime Voice Actor Database
- Rebecca Shoichet at IMDb