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Amber Marshall

Amber Marshall is a Canadian actress, singer, and equestrian best known for playing Amy Fleming on the CBC television series *Heartland*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Amber Marshall is a Canadian actress, singer, and equestrian best known for playing Amy Fleming on the CBC television series *Heartland*. Born in London, Ontario, she began acting as a child and has worked in film and television since the early 2000s.

Early life and training

Amber Marshall was born and raised in London, Ontario. Sources note that she trained at the Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts and the Original Kids Theatre Company.

Career

Marshall began acting as a child and appeared in a range of film and television productions. Her best-known role is Amy Fleming in CBC’s *Heartland*, which became the defining role of her career.

Recognition

Marshall received the inaugural Canada’s Screen Star award at the first Canadian Screen Awards for her performance in *Heartland*. This established her as a notable Canadian television performer.

Personal life

Public biographical sources identify Shawn Turner as her spouse, with marriage reported in 2013. Some sources also describe her as living a ranch-based lifestyle and working with animals.

Key facts

  • Amber Marshall is best known for her long-running role as Amy Fleming on *Heartland*.
  • She was born on June 2, 1988, in London, Ontario.
  • Her early career included television and film roles from childhood onward.
  • She won the inaugural Canada’s Screen Star award at the first Canadian Screen Awards for her work on *Heartland*.
  • She is also identified in sources as a singer and equestrian.
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Canadian context

Marshall is a Canadian performer from Ontario whose signature role is in one of Canada’s best-known television dramas, *Heartland*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amber Marshall?
Amber Marshall is a Canadian actress best known for portraying Amy Fleming on *Heartland*.
When was Amber Marshall born?
She was born on June 2, 1988.
Where is Amber Marshall from?
She was born in London, Ontario, Canada.
What is Amber Marshall’s most famous role?
Her most famous role is Amy Fleming in the CBC series *Heartland*.
Has Amber Marshall won any awards?
Yes. She won the inaugural Canada’s Screen Star award at the first Canadian Screen Awards for *Heartland*.
Is Amber Marshall also a singer or equestrian?
Yes. Public biographical sources also describe her as a singer and equestrian.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Marshall_(actress)
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, Canadian actress, known for *Heartland*, Canada’s Screen Star award.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1083338/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, early training, career background, spouse, and roles.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/amber-marshall/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, early career roles, and summary of career.
  4. TMDb — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/200920-amber-marshall?language=en-US
    Supports: Canadian actress, singer, equestrian, *Heartland*, and Canada’s Screen Star award.