AP Breakthrough, Simone Ashley, focused but having fun

(16 Dec 2022) Simone Ashley was already a working actor with credits including “Broadchurch” and “Sex Education” when she won the role of Kate Sharma in season two of “Bridgerton.“ Ashley didn’t realize at the time what a great opportunity lay before her, but now says it’s given her “an incredible platform.“ Ashley is one of The AP’s Breakthrough Entertainers of 2022. (Dec. 15) Subscribe for more Breaking News: Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: ​ You can license this story through AP Archive: