# @sixbroadway on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYC96h7Oslj
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65265371-sixbroadway-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-07T17:48:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SIX The Musical on Broadway 👑 (@sixbroadway) — https://gondola.cc/sixbroadway

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Today, we are crowning actress Simone Ashley as our #QueenoftheWeek 👑

Growing up in Camberley, Surrey, Ashley felt drawn to the arts from a young age and knew early on that she wanted to pursue a career in creative fields. Before getting into acting, she grew up singing classical music and opera, and playing the piano. By 18, Ashley had signed with a modeling agency and begun auditioning, and she went on to study acting at Arts Educational Schools (ArtsEd) in West London. 

Before she was starring as Amari, Miranda Priestly’s new assistant in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which hit theaters this weekend, she made her acting debut in the series “Wolfblood,” and later, appeared as Olivia Hanan in Netflix’s “Sex Education.” In 2022, she starred as Kate Sharma in “Bridgerton,” a role that broke barriers for South Asian representation in mainstream media. Having said she personally didn’t often watch period dramas because she didn’t see herself in them, by playing Kate, Ashley paved the way for increased representation for younger generations. 

She has continued to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in entertainment throughout her growing career. While starring in the 2025 film Picture This, Ashley also served as an executive producer on the project. In this role, she worked closely with the team to guide character development and ensure an authentic portrayal of Indian culture in the film. In 2023, Ashley partnered with Diet Paratha to launch a campaign supporting their Family Tree program, a mentorship initiative for emerging South Asian talent in creative industries, and was honored with Gamechanging Actor at the GLAMOUR Women of the Year Awards 2024.

Thank you, Queen, for being a trailblazer for representation in entertainment 💜 #SIXBroadway #SIXUSTour

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