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| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Natochenny was born in the ] neighborhood of ]'s ] borough.<ref name="qchron">{{cite web|url=http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/at-boroughcon-fohi-s-voice-on-pokemon/article_9278c21f-9e2e-5fb5-815a-372c4dccbb7e.html|title=At BoroughCon, FoHi's voice on 'Pokemon'|website=qchron.com|access-date=March 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Haque |first=Fahima |date=2016-07-15 |title='I'm a sensitive type of Pokémon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum |url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jul/15/pokemon-ash-ketchum-voice-sarah-natochenny |
Natochenny was born in the ] neighborhood of ]'s ] borough.<ref name="qchron">{{cite web|url=http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/at-boroughcon-fohi-s-voice-on-pokemon/article_9278c21f-9e2e-5fb5-815a-372c4dccbb7e.html|title=At BoroughCon, FoHi's voice on 'Pokemon'|website=qchron.com|access-date=March 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Haque |first=Fahima |date=2016-07-15 |title='I'm a sensitive type of Pokémon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum |url=http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jul/15/pokemon-ash-ketchum-voice-sarah-natochenny |access-date=2021-05-23 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> When she was 12, she participated in the ], where she won a bronze medal in ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=About|url=https://www.sarahnatochenny.com/about|access-date=2021-05-23|website=sarahnatochennyhome|language=en}}</ref> She graduated from ] in 2005. She went on to study at the ]'s Young Actors Program, as well as the ] and ] in New York City.<ref name="qchron"/><ref name=":0" /> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| At the age of 18, Natochenny replaced ] as the voice of ] on the English-language dub of '']'', starting with the show's ] in 2006.<ref name="qchron"/><ref name=":1" /> She likened getting the role to "being struck by Pikachu’s Thunderbolt", stating: "Booking the job was the most exciting moment of my life."<ref name=":1" /> She also voices various other characters on the show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=April 22, 2017|title=Ash Ketchum Has a Special Earth Day Message Courtesy of His Original Voice Actor|url=http://wwg.com/pokemon/2017/04/22/pokemon-ash-ketchum-earth-day/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323154908/http://wwg.com/pokemon/2017/04/22/pokemon-ash-ketchum-earth-day/|archive-date=March 23, 2018|access-date=March 23, 2018|website=Pokemon on WWG}}</ref> She voiced Alicia in the 2006 video game '']''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Sarah Natochenny (visual voices guide)|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Sarah-Natochenny/ |
At the age of 18, Natochenny replaced ] as the voice of ] on the English-language dub of '']'', starting with the show's ] in 2006.<ref name="qchron"/><ref name=":1" /> She likened getting the role to "being struck by Pikachu’s Thunderbolt", stating: "Booking the job was the most exciting moment of my life."<ref name=":1" /> She also voices various other characters on the show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hoffer|first=Christian|date=April 22, 2017|title=Ash Ketchum Has a Special Earth Day Message Courtesy of His Original Voice Actor|url=http://wwg.com/pokemon/2017/04/22/pokemon-ash-ketchum-earth-day/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323154908/http://wwg.com/pokemon/2017/04/22/pokemon-ash-ketchum-earth-day/|archive-date=March 23, 2018|access-date=March 23, 2018|website=Pokemon on WWG}}</ref> She voiced Alicia in the 2006 video game '']''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Sarah Natochenny (visual voices guide)|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Sarah-Natochenny/|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
| In 2009, Natochenny appeared in videos on the comedy website ].<ref>{{cite web|date=July 13, 2009|title=Ice Age in 4D|url=http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5232029/ice-age-in-4d|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925035236/http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5232029/ice-age-in-4d|archive-date=September 25, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2009|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bleep Bloop: Voice of Ash Ketchum|url=http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5077966/bleep-bloop-voice-of-ash-ketchum|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814001912/http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5077966/bleep-bloop-voice-of-ash-ketchum|archive-date=August 14, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2009|website=CollegeHumor}}</ref> | In 2009, Natochenny appeared in videos on the comedy website ].<ref>{{cite web|date=July 13, 2009|title=Ice Age in 4D|url=http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5232029/ice-age-in-4d|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925035236/http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5232029/ice-age-in-4d|archive-date=September 25, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2009|website=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bleep Bloop: Voice of Ash Ketchum|url=http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5077966/bleep-bloop-voice-of-ash-ketchum|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814001912/http://www.collegehumor.com/video/5077966/bleep-bloop-voice-of-ash-ketchum|archive-date=August 14, 2011|access-date=July 18, 2009|website=CollegeHumor}}</ref> | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Natochenny splits her time between ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> She has been open about her struggles with ].<ref>{{Cite instagram |last=Natochenny |first=Sarah |user=sarah_natochenny |postid=B2o13QAFoip |title=Sarah Anne on Instagram: "Portrait of a woman getting better with age. Hot tips: don’t drink alcohol, do sleep eight hours, do wear sunscreen daily and hats during…" |date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> Natochenny is of Russian descent and speaks fluent Russian in addition to English.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kaplan|first=Avery|date=2020-04-28|title=Interview: Sarah Natochenny on recording Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-sarah-natochenny-on-recording-black-widow-bad-blood/ |
Natochenny splits her time between ] and ].<ref name=":0" /> She has been open about her struggles with ].<ref>{{Cite instagram |last=Natochenny |first=Sarah |user=sarah_natochenny |postid=B2o13QAFoip |title=Sarah Anne on Instagram: "Portrait of a woman getting better with age. Hot tips: don’t drink alcohol, do sleep eight hours, do wear sunscreen daily and hats during…" |date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> Natochenny is of Russian descent and speaks fluent Russian in addition to English.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kaplan|first=Avery|date=2020-04-28|title=Interview: Sarah Natochenny on recording Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-sarah-natochenny-on-recording-black-widow-bad-blood/|access-date=2021-05-23|website=Comics Beat|language=en-US|quote=Amanda actually cast me based on knowing me, she’s like, “I think you’re this person.” And also, I’m Russian-American, so that helped. And I speak Russian, so.}}</ref> | ||
| Inspired by a ''Pokémon'' episode that dealt with death, Natochenny and fellow voice actress ] co-founded Voices for Fosters, a charity dedicated to helping ] find permanent homes and advising people on how to foster them.<ref name=":0" /> Their website states, "Our goal is to bring the joy of pet companionship to people who didn't think they had the time, end euthanasia and improve care standards for all animals."<ref name="VFF"/> | Inspired by a ''Pokémon'' episode that dealt with death, Natochenny and fellow voice actress ] co-founded Voices for Fosters, a charity dedicated to helping ] find permanent homes and advising people on how to foster them.<ref name=":0" /> Their website states, "Our goal is to bring the joy of pet companionship to people who didn't think they had the time, end euthanasia and improve care standards for all animals."<ref name="VFF"/> | ||
Revision as of 13:35, 27 September 2023
American voice actress
| Sarah Natochenny | |
|---|---|
 Natochenny at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2023 | |
| Born | (1987-09-20) September 20, 1987 (age 37) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | sarahnatochenny |
Sarah Natochenny (/ˈnætəˌtʃɛni, ˈnætoʊ-/; born September 20, 1987) is an American voice actress and film editor. She is best known for voicing Ash Ketchum and various other characters in the English dub of Pokémon since 2006, as well as Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch in addition she voiced Crong in the English dub of Pororo's Dinosaur Island Adventure 2017. She has also edited documentaries for networks such as MSNBC and worked as an assistant editor on the films Life of Crime, Cold Comes the Night, Worst Friends, and Cruise.
Early life
Natochenny was born in the Forest Hills neighborhood of New York City's Queens borough. When she was 12, she participated in the Junior Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in rhythmic gymnastics. She graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 2005. She went on to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute's Young Actors Program, as well as the Upright Citizens Brigade and Magnet Theatre in New York City.
Career
At the age of 18, Natochenny replaced Veronica Taylor as the voice of Ash Ketchum on the English-language dub of Pokémon, starting with the show's ninth season in 2006. She likened getting the role to "being struck by Pikachu’s Thunderbolt", stating: "Booking the job was the most exciting moment of my life." She also voices various other characters on the show. She voiced Alicia in the 2006 video game Bullet Witch.
In 2009, Natochenny appeared in videos on the comedy website CollegeHumor.
In 2019, Natochenny won the Outstanding Animation or Gaming - Demo, Best Voiceover award from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences.
In 2020, Natochenny co-starred in the live action pilot "I Adore Dolores," which was one of No Budge's top picks of the year. She also appeared in three videos for Vanity Fair, talking about the dubbing process and improvising as never-before-seen characters.
Natochenny has appeared on multiple episodes of The George Lucas Talk Show, including The George Lucas Talk Show All Day Star Wars Movie Watch Along, May the AR Be LIKE$$ You, and The George Lucas Holiday Special.
Natochenny is also a film editor, having worked as the primary editor on documentaries for networks such as MSNBC and an assistant editor on the films Life of Crime, Cold Comes the Night, Worst Friends, and Cruise.
Personal life
Natochenny splits her time between Los Angeles and New York City. She has been open about her struggles with depression. Natochenny is of Russian descent and speaks fluent Russian in addition to English.
Inspired by a Pokémon episode that dealt with death, Natochenny and fellow voice actress Lisa Ortiz co-founded Voices for Fosters, a charity dedicated to helping rescued animals find permanent homes and advising people on how to foster them. Their website states, "Our goal is to bring the joy of pet companionship to people who didn't think they had the time, end euthanasia and improve care standards for all animals."
Filmography
Anime
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2023 | Pokémon | Ash Ketchum, Various Characters | Season 9–25 | |
| 2015–2017 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V | Aura Sentia | ||
| 2023 | Tokyo Revengers | Yuzuha Shiba | Season 2 |
Animation
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood | Marian | ||
| 2014 | Super 4 | Twinkle | English dub | |
| 2015 | Yoko | Vic | ||
| 2016 | World of Winx | Venomiya, Silke | Netflix series | |
| 2018 | Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book | Tinker Bell | English dub | |
| 2018 | The Jungle Book | Mowgli | Series 3 | |
| 2018 | Camp Camp | Vera | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | 44 Cats | Lampo Igor Baby Pie |
English |
Film
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bullet Witch | Alicia | ||
| 2013 | Gangstar Vegas | Roni Q | ||
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | The Local Population | ||
| 2013 | Thor: The Dark World | Sif | iOS | |
| 2014 | Asphalt Overdrive | Getaway Girl | ||
| 2018 | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Chansey | ||
| 2018 | White Day | Han So-young | ||
| 2022 | Pokémon Masters | Ash Ketchum |
References
- ^ "At BoroughCon, FoHi's voice on 'Pokemon'". qchron.com. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ Haque, Fahima (July 15, 2016). "'I'm a sensitive type of Pokémon': meet the voice behind Ash Ketchum". The Guardian. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "About". sarahnatochennyhome. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- Hoffer, Christian (April 22, 2017). "Ash Ketchum Has a Special Earth Day Message Courtesy of His Original Voice Actor". Pokemon on WWG. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Sarah Natochenny (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- "Ice Age in 4D". CollegeHumor. July 13, 2009. Archived from the original on September 25, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
- "Bleep Bloop: Voice of Ash Ketchum". CollegeHumor. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
- "2019 Winners". Sovas. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- "I Adore Dolores". NoBudge.
- "Sarah Natochenny (Ash from Pokémon) Improvises 10 New Cartoon Voices". Vanity Fair. February 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "How Pokémon Is Dubbed From Japanese To English". Vanity Fair. March 16, 2020. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
- "Voice Actor (Ash from Pokémon) Breaks Down Voice Dubbing in 9 Steps". Vanity Fair. October 30, 2020. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved May 23, 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "About Us". voicesforfosters. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- Natochenny, Sarah (September 20, 2019). "Sarah Anne on Instagram: "Portrait of a woman getting better with age. Hot tips: don't drink alcohol, do sleep eight hours, do wear sunscreen daily and hats during…"" – via Instagram.
- Kaplan, Avery (April 28, 2020). "Interview: Sarah Natochenny on recording Marvel's Black Widow: Bad Blood". Comics Beat. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
Amanda actually cast me based on knowing me, she's like, "I think you're this person." And also, I'm Russian-American, so that helped. And I speak Russian, so.
- Ash Ketchum's English Actor Sarah Natochenny Joins Tokyo Revengers Cast
- Kids First (December 7, 2017). "Super 4: Welcome to Kingsland – So Many Adventures! Something for Everyone". Huffington Post. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- "Yoko". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
- Otakon 2016 guests
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU2MEPg_FqM&t=750s
- "44 Cats". Netflix. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- Bennett, John J. "Not All Heroes Wear Frowns". North Coast Journal. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et87vKkX3Zo
- Mateo, Alex (September 16, 2021). "Sentai Filmworks Reveals English Dub Cast for 1st Girls und Panzer das Finale Anime Film". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
- "Mavka: The Forest Song". Raising Childre Network. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- "Bullet Witch localization". CrystalAcids.com. March 4, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2010.
- "White Day: A Labyrinth Named School (Game) - Giant Bomb". Giant Bomb. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
External links
- Official website
- Sarah Natochenny at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Sarah Natochenny at IMDb
- Sarah Natochenny at Crystal Acids the English Voice Actor & Production Staff Database