Cindy Busby

About Cindy Busby

For more than twenty years, Cindy Busby has graced the screens of Hollywood, leaving her indelible mark on both cinematic and television productions. Audiences worldwide recognize her most profoundly for embodying Ashley Stanton in Heartland, a Canadian television phenomenon that has achieved remarkable success. This beloved series, which has found an international audience through syndication in more than eighty-one countries and popularity on Netflix, has cemented Busby's status as a cherished performer. Her recent endeavors include taking on the leading role of Nora Anderson in When Hope Calls, a part she will reprise for its third season, slated for release on Great American Pure Flix and Great American Family later this year.

Busby's extensive career, marked by unwavering dedication and considerable talent, boasts over twenty leading roles. A particularly noteworthy performance was in the 2016 film Unleashing Mr. Darcy, which debuted to an audience exceeding three million viewers and set a new social media benchmark for its network. She also starred in Royal Hearts, a film production that took her to Romania to work alongside James Brolin. Her experience extends to collaborations with some of the most recognizable figures in the entertainment industry, making her a comfortable and capable presence in high-profile productions. Her notable film credits include The Big Year, where she appeared with Steve Martin; A Life Interrupted, alongside Lea Thompson; Honey Girls, with Ashanti; Picture This, featuring Ashley Tisdale; and The Wrong Stepdaughter, opposite Sydney Sweeney.

Beyond her film work, Busby’s television roles have undeniably established her as a familiar face in homes across the globe. She held recurring positions on Cedar Cove, Hallmark's inaugural series, where she acted alongside Andie MacDowell, and on ABC's Somewhere Between. An especially rewarding opportunity arose when she demonstrated her aptitude for comedy as a series regular in Date My Dad, a show that also featured Barry Watson and the legendary Raquel Welch. Furthermore, she has made memorable guest appearances on popular television programs such as Supernatural, Psych, The L.A. Complex, and The Vampire Diaries. Originally hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Busby now resides in Los Angeles with her husband and their adopted dog, Suzie. As of March 2026, her Instagram following has grown to 131,000 individuals.