Eric Vale is going to take over the world. Actually, he’s just an actor who has spent a lot of time under lock and key in sound booths voicing anime characters such as Trunks in Dragon Ball Z, Sanji in One Piece, Yuki in Fruits Basket, and Kymblee in Fullmetal Alchemist among many others. Eric has also spent time as an ADR director in addition to scripting over fifty anime programs as Head Writer with FUNimation Productions. Outside of the world of anime, Eric has written, produced, and directed three short films, written stories (published), screenplays (sold but unproduced), and acted in film and TV. As you can see, one should not trifle with Eric Vale. On the weekends, he travels back in time to right the wrongs of the past, build playgrounds for children, repairs ancient churches in Europe, and crafts your destiny with his buddies the Illuminati.
Returning for his 7th year to Ai-Kon, Greg Ayres continues to wow his audiences with amazing industry stories, fan favourite panels and leaves everyone breathless at the Saturday night rave!
A veteran nightclub DJ of many years, Greg has really enjoyed the opportunity of doing something else that he truly loves at conventions. From packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), Greg never misses an opportunity to share his love of music with anyone who will listen.
As an actor, Terri Hawkes has over twenty-five years of professional experience across Canada and the U.S. In the worlds of anime, animation and radio drama, Terri Hawkes has had the honour to voice a number of iconic characters. Favourites include the title voice in Sailor Moon as well as Princess Sissi. Other leads include Baby Hugs and Shreeky in Care Bears, Franny in Quads, Lily in Flying Rhino Jr. High, and Bianca in Beverly Hills Teens. Radio Drama lead roles include Mabel Bell as Alexander Graham Bell’s hearing impaired daughter, and her award nominated turn as Vivian in the acclaimed CBC series: Vivian. Test Drive, recorded with Gordon Pinsent Sept. 11, 2001, will always remain etched in her memory as a testament to the power of culture as a healing salve. She has been honoured with nominations for the Gemini Award, ACTRA Award, and American Soap Opera Award.
2015 Ai-Kon Guests
The 404s are a touring group of improv performers based in the Canadian cities of Calgary, Edmonton, and Toronto. With their unique “geekprov” brand of improv comedy, they have been entertaining audiences all around Canada and the United States. Incorporating their wit, charm, pop culture knowledge, and a great deal of audience participation, The 404s make sure every show is memorable, interactive, and hilarious."
