Simone Ashley is a rising star hailing from the United Kingdom. She is a well-known actress and model who rose to fame for her role as Olivia Hanan in the popular Netflix show Sex Education. She has delivered several other notable performances in Bridgerton, Broadchurch, and The Little Mermaid.
Simone Ashley Profile Summary
Full name: Simone Ashwini Pillai
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 30 March 1995
Age: 29 years old (as of 2024)
Zodiac sign: Aries
Place of birth: Camberley, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Current residence: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Ethnicity: Asian
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight: 132 lbs (60 kg)
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Dark brown
Father’s name: Latha Pillai
Mother’s name: Gunasekharan Pillai
Siblings: 1
Relationship status: Dating
Boyfriend: Constantin Tino Klein
School: Redroofs Theater School, Arts Education School
Profession: Actress, model
Early Life
Simone Ashley, a British actress with Indian roots and a Tamil heritage, was born on March 30, 1995. She honed her acting skills at the ArtsEd School in Chiswick.
Despite having several years of experience in the industry, Ashley has discussed her family’s initial reluctance towards her unconventional career choice due to their traditional Indian background.
“They still find it quite scary and unsettling. There is no crystal ball, no security, no guarantee. Which can be a parent’s worst nightmare. But they know I’m a smart lady. You can’t spend your life going with what your parents want, or your friends, teachers, lovers, want.”
Her musical talents ranged from singing Italian opera to playing piano. Simone was also a huge musical theater fan: she told People.
Simone Ashley possessed a diverse range of musical abilities, from her skill in performing Italian opera to her proficiency in playing the piano. Additionally, she was a devoted fan of musical theater.
In an interview with People, she revealed,
“I grew up singing quite a lot and studied a lot of classical music, and then that kind of led into musical theater and I fell in love with musicals.”
Career
In 2019, Simone Ashley became a household name after her performance as Olivia Hanan in the TV show Sex Education. Alongside actors like Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, Mimi Keene, George Robinson, and Patricia Allison, she played a major role in the show.
She told Vogue,
“Sex Education was really life-changing. I’m so grateful for that show. I learnt so much in my craft and as a person. It was such a joy.”
Her portrayal of Kathani Kate Sharma in the Netflix series Bridgerton has further cemented her success and gained her even more recognition. Her complete list of credits include:
- Bridgerton (2022–2024) Kathani ‘Kate’ Sharma
- Nepresso: The Bet (2023)
- The Sister (2020) Elise Fox
- Pokemon: Detective (2019) Pikachu Girlfriend
- A Working Mom’s Nightmare (2019) Aisha
- Kill Ben Lyk (2018) The Girl
- Doctors (2018) Sofia Johal
- Broadchurch 2017 (Dana)
- Guilt 2016 (Amanda)
- Wolfblood 2016 (Zuhra)
Personal Life
Although the Bridgerton star’s dating history remains undisclosed, it is currently known that she is in a relationship with Constantin Tino Klein. The actress shared in November 2022 that they crossed paths at the Grand Prix in Monaco, though she did not reveal his identity at the time. She stated:
“I’m very happy. We haven’t gone public yet, and we’re having those conversations about how we can get there before anyone does.”
In March 2023, Simone Ashley posted a photo of them looking comfortable on her Instagram page. The image is said to have been captured at the after-party for the 2023 Netflix BAFTA Awards in London, UK. Klein has held the position of GP Ice Race CEO since 2020.
Net Worth
Although Simone Ashley’s fame has only begun, she already has a substantial net worth. As noted on various websites, she is estimated to be worth $4 million.
