Simone Ashwini Pillai (born 30 March 1995), known professionally as Simone Ashley, is British-born actress of Indian ancestry. She is known for her breakout role in the Netflix period drama Bridgerton (2022–present) and Sex Education (2019–2021). She pursued formal training at the Identity School of Acting in London, where she honed her skills and prepared herself for a career in the industry. In 2016 she made her acting debut in the popular British drama series Doctors in 2016, then went on to showcase her talent in various TV shows, including Broadchurch, Casualty, and Sex Education, where she portrayed the character of Olivia Hanan.In 2022, Simone gained international recognition and acclaim for her role as Kate Sharma in the second season of the Netflix series Bridgerton.Besides her acting prowess, Simone is also a skilled pianist and a trained opera singer.

All movies available from Simone Ashley

Poster movie The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Movie
Poster movie 10 Lives

10 Lives

Movie
Poster movie Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon Detective Pikach

Movie

Movies unavailable from Simone Ashley

A Working Mom's Nightmare

Aisha

Movie 2019

Picture This

Pia

Movie

Sparrow

Taylor

Movie 2018

This Tempting Madness

Mia

Movie

F1

Movie 2025

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland

Alice (voice)

Movie 2024

Kill Ben Lyk

The Girl Ben Lyk

Movie 2018

Boogie Man

Aarti

Movie 2018

Tv series unavailable from Simone Ashley

Strike

Alicia - Receptionist

Tv 2017

Inspector Coliandro

Veena

Tv 2006

Doctors

Sofia Johal

Tv 2000

Casualty

Shai Anderton

Tv 1986

The Sister

Elise Fox

Tv 2020

Sex Education

Olivia Hanan

Tv 2019

Bridgerton

Kathani 'Kate' Sharma

Tv 2020

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

Self - Guest

Tv 1988

Tamron Hall

Self - Guest

Tv 2019

Bridgerton

Lady Kathani “Kate” Bridgerton

Tv 2020

Wolfblood

Zuhra

Tv 2013

Guilt

Amanda

Tv 2016

Broadchurch

Dana

Tv 2013