Bridgerton's Simone Ashley talks the upcoming season and South Asian representation on screen
, the world took note. For many, seeing South Asian representation at the forefront was barrier-breaking - and at just 27-years-old, Simone is leading the way. 'I still get stopped by people all the time,' she tells me over a Zoom call. 'To have these beautiful women come up to me and just say, "we're such a fan of your work, because we feel seen seeing you on screen." I didn't ever think that that would happen in my career,' Simone adds.
Simone hopes to use her voice and platform to ensure these significant moments only continue in the mainstream media. The actress has made it a priority to spotlight and support the next generation of South Asian creatives by collaborating with Whiskey brand Johnnie Walker's on their ‘Bold Steps’ campaign.
Through Diet Paratha, founded by Anita Chhabi, the next generation of South Asian creatives will find those much needed role models. Simone reflects on how seeing other women of colour in the entertainment industry thrive, inspired her own journey.
Simone says, 'There are so many different Indian actors that I looked up to look up to. I was watching Lion again the other night which stars Dev Patel. And I was just like, "Wow, look at him shine, what a career he's had, and the characters that he's chosen to play - from culturally specific roles to non-culturally specific roles - he's amazing.
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