Wikipedia / Stephanie Sheh
Wikipedia / Stephanie Sheh
Stephanie Ru-Phan 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.
Career
Stephanie Ru-Phan Sheh was born on April 10, 1977, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to a family of Han Chinese descent; her mother is from Mainland China (specifically Beijing) and her father is from Taiwan (specifically Penghu). Sheh was raised in Northern California, however, she spent most of her childhood in Taiwan. Sheh became interested in acting during her school years, in which she took part in a play. While at the University of California, Los Angeles she was involved in anime clubs. After graduating from UCLA in 1999, 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! Sheh was also responsible for the involvement of Marc Handler in FLCL.
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 Adult Swim and Cartoon Network to varied success. Sheh describes Hinata's issues with self-esteem as "relatable."
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.
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.
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, 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.
Filmography
Anime
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source |
Silky | Debut anime roleas Jennifer Sekiguchi in some episodes | |||
Fujio Himejima | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | |||
Mamimi Samejima | ||||
Yayoi Takase, Chris | CA | |||
Yukari Hanaoka | As Lulu Chiang | CA | ||
Penny, Shion Hibiki | CA | |||
Aya Natsume | As Tiffany Hsieh | CA | ||
Girls Bravo series | Kirie Kojima | As Lulu Chiang | ||
Natsuki Ikuhara | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | ||
–09 | ||||
Megumi Higashihara | CA | |||
–06 | Haydee | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | |
Bella DeMarco, Yuri Jin | TV series | CA | ||
Koza | Episode: "Misguided Miscreants"As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | ||
Hororo | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | |||
–07 | Haré+Guu series | Guu | ||
Yumi Kazama | ||||
Margaret Queen, Angelica | 2 episodes | |||
Himeko Kurusugawa | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | |||
–07 | Eureka | CA | ||
Wendy | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | ||
Alma, Belle | CA | |||
Satsuki Arashiyama | ||||
–14 | Orihime Inoue, Isane Kotetsu | |||
–07 | Illyasviel von Einzbern, News reporter | As Jennifer Sekiguchi | CA | |
Mikuru Asahina | CA | |||
Megumi Shirakawa | Resume | |||
Akira Kogami | ||||
Kinon Bachika | ||||
–09 | Kaguya Sumeragi | CA | ||
–19 | Hinata Hyuga, Rin Nohara | |||
–14 | Audrey Burne | Also ADR director | ||
–11 | Micchon | |||
Hisako Ichiki/Armor, Miyuki, Agent Tsukino | ||||
–12 | Yui Hirasawa | 2 TV series, and live-action promotional material | ||
2011 | Hazumu Osaragi | |||
–25 | Kuro, Yukio Okumura (young), Lucy Yang | Also OVA | ||
–13 | Kriem | |||
2013 | Illyasviel von Einzbern | |||
Neko | ||||
–21 | Yui | |||
Chiyuri Kurashima / Lime Bell | ||||
–18 | Sarah | (Season 1-2) | ||
–19 | Viz dub | |||
–15 | Nui Harime | |||
Scheherazade | ||||
Mikuru Asahina | ||||
Histoire, Abnes | ||||
Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||||
Suzie Q | ||||
2015, 2018, 2021 | Zeal | |||
–17 | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | |||
Lotte Yanson, Jasminka Antonenko | ||||
Glitter Force | Cody | Saban Localization of Smile PreCure! | ||
Nagi Aiza | ||||
Françoise Arnoul / Cyborg 003 | OVA series | |||
Mikan Tsumiki | Despair Arc | |||
–17 | Kayo Hinazuki | |||
Kasuga | ||||
NYAV Post dub | ||||
Mackenzie Mack/Glitter Spade, Rory | Saban localization of DokiDoki! PreCure | |||
Nina Yuzik, Erica Nakanojo, Joyce, Rachel | ||||
2018–24 | Hinata Uzumaki | |||
Casey Turnbuckle, 1337 | ||||
Kuon Shinzaki | ||||
Minerva Gutheil | ||||
Nua Nakamachi | ||||
Mizuki Akitomo, Kino | ||||
Pamela, Kubo's Wife | Dubbing Casting Lead | |||
Sitonai | ||||
Bai Cui | Episode: "A Mutual Self-Confidence" | |||
Ayami Sasaki, Kazuya Onemine, Itsuya Oki | ||||
2022–present | Orihime Inoue, Isane Kotetsu | |||
2023 | Nobutsuna's Wife, Hisamichi | |||
2024–25 | Angel Usukubo | Producer, Additional Voice Director, Casting Director | ||
2024 | Kaguya Sumeragi | |||
Nabiki Tendo | ||||
2025 | Echika Hieda |
List of dubbing performances in anime
Animation
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source |
Sue Yee | ||||
Mai Li | Episode: "Dragon's Secret" | Resume | ||
Little Girl | Episode: "Seahorse Seashell Party" | |||
Share Bear, Baby Tugs Bear, Laugh-a-Lot Bear, Secret Bear | ||||
–18 | Jinafire Long, Jane Boolittle | |||
Duchess Swan | ||||
–14 | Zhu Li Moon, Rohan | |||
Debbie | Episode: "Clarence's Millions" | |||
Po Po | ||||
2015–19 | Manon Chamack | Recurring role | ||
Bond Kuro | Episode: "Screama Donna" | |||
–18 | ||||
Beatrix, Belle, Beau Jr., Judy (Stella's Mom) | 2 episodes | |||
Amanda, Lazer Girl | ||||
2018 | Episode: "Mists of Attilan" | |||
2018–20 | Luna, Rudy Drax | |||
Renee Chao | ||||
2019 | Beep Beep | Voom Vam | ||
Jessie | Episode: "Advanced" | |||
Granny, Panky | ||||
2020 | Mayumi Kubota (Miko's Mom) | |||
Yolanda | Episode: "Anti Fungal Spit Skanks" | |||
2020–24 | Mei | |||
2021 | Saku | Short film: The Village Bride: English dub | ||
Olive | ||||
2022 | Barbie: It Takes Two | Renee Chao | ||
Mermaze Mermaidz | Kishiko | |||
Elder Huang | Episode: "The Lotus" | |||
2023 | Kiki | 2 episodes; replacing Monica Ray | ||
Esther Chen | ||||
Ling Lobster | Episode: "Prank You Very Much" | |||
2023–24 | Renee Chao | |||
Rachel | Recurring role | |||
2024 | Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings | Web series | ||
Village Elder, Biyu | Episode: "A Set of Lies Agreed Upon" | |||
TikTok Voice, Video Voice 3, Drill Team Captain #1, Yanlou Lord 3 | Voice director |
List of voice performances in animation
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
Mikuru Asahina | Limited theatrical release | |||
Natsumi | ||||
Aiko | ||||
Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon | ||||
Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR director, casting directorLimited theatrical release | |||
Yui | Limited theatrical release | |||
2018 | Yuho | |||
Chun | Limited theatrical release | |||
Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||||
Nozomi Kasaki, Tsubomi | ADR director, casting directorLimited theatrical release | |||
2019 | Limited theatrical release | |||
2020 | Mitsuha Miyamizu | ADR directorLimited theatrical release | ||
Bianca Whitaker | Limited theatrical release | |||
Li Jung | ||||
2022 | Yoki's Wife, Kazan Woman | |||
Inu-oh's Mother | Producer, Casting Director Limited theatrical release | |||
Mako Kamogawa | Producer, Additional Voice Director, Casting Director Limited theatrical release | |||
Haro | Limited theatrical release | |||
Rosalia | ||||
2024 | ||||
2025 | Ballet Instructor | |||
2026 | Rita |
List of voice performances in feature films
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
Minami Uehara | ||||
Sayaka | ||||
Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||||
Yui Hirasawa | ||||
Cheerleader Zebra | ||||
Kaho | ADR director | |||
001/Ivan Whisky | ||||
Renee | ||||
Gertrud Barkhorn | ||||
Neko | ||||
Katana | ||||
Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||||
Princess Daruma | English Language Version Producer, Voice Director, Casting Director, ADR Script Adapter, Recording Engineer | |||
Robot | Magnetic Rose: Producer, Casting Director, Recording Engineer, Additional Voice Directing, Script Adaptation | |||
Additional Voices | ||||
Illyasviel von Einzbern | ||||
2024 | Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon | Parts 1 and 2 | ||
Awashima |
List of voice performances in direct-to-video and television films
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Crew Role, Notes | Source |
Princess Anastasia | ||||
Shannon Matthews | ||||
–present | Naruto series | Hinata Hyūga, Rin Nohara | ||
Castlevania series | Charlotte Aulin | Tweet | ||
Incidental characters | ||||
Silmeria Valkyrie | ||||
Natalia | Resume | |||
May Crichton | Credited as Stephanie Shea | In-game credits | ||
2007 | Metis | |||
Serenade | ||||
Megumi Shirakawa, Runaway C | ||||
Resume | ||||
Kyrie | ||||
Erys Jerand | ||||
Resistance Soldier | ||||
Celestine | ||||
Dialogues only | Tweet | |||
Motion capture for Cereza | Resume | |||
Mlle Blanche | ||||
Cocoon Inhabitants | ||||
Tomoe Tachibana | ||||
Kasuga | ||||
Shira Oka: Second Chances | Aya, Yui Arakawa | |||
Additional voices | ||||
Julia Chang | Dialogues only | |||
Estelle Bright | ||||
Canna, Omitsu | ||||
Rin Rin, Fei Rin, Ai Rin, Stela Fitzgerald | ||||
Tharja, Kjelle | ||||
Petit, Treasure | ||||
The Local Population | ||||
Female AI, 20's Female Pilot | ||||
Margaret | Also Special | |||
Airy | Tweet | |||
Mikan Tsumiki | Uncredited | |||
Cas | ||||
Popo | Tweet | |||
Additional voices | ||||
Estelle Bright | ||||
Rachel Agni | ||||
Sherlotta | ||||
Ember | Tweet | |||
Tharja, Beruka, Rhajat | ||||
Tabby | ||||
Estelle Bright | Reused audio | |||
Additional voices | ||||
Maya Evans | ||||
Julia Chang | Dialogues only | |||
Kyrie | ||||
Emma | ||||
Megumi, Yaya Panda | ||||
Razmi | ||||
Naomi | ||||
Mei, Karina | ||||
Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing | Lotte Yanson, Jasminka Antonenko | |||
Estelle Bright | ||||
Kokorowa | ||||
Sumire Sawa | ||||
Tiger Lily Cookie | ||||
Pao | ||||
Saori Shirosaki | ||||
2022 | Margaret | |||
Arycelle Dania | ||||
2023 | Vanilla, Savage | |||
Estelle Bright | ||||
Little Ziyi, additional voices | ||||
Harumi Shirai | ||||
2024 | Additional voices | |||
Renee | ||||
2025 | Additional voices | |||
Hero Hime | ||||
Estelle Bright | ||||
Kimie Shimizu | ||||
2026 | Estelle Bright | |||
Mikan Tsumiki |
List of voice performances in video games
References
Other references
Further reading
External links