‘Bridgerton’ Star Simone Ashley to Receive Award for Most Promising Talent

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The Monte-Carlo Television Festival will present the International Golden Nymph Award for Most Promising Talent to British actor Simone Ashley at its opening ceremony on June 14, 2024.

The award recognizes the “exceptional rising talent of an actor who has elevated the bar of excellence to international acclaim.”

Ashley is known for portraying Kate Sharma in Season 2 of the hit Netflix series “Bridgerton.” She reprises her role in Season 3, which premieres next month. Prior to her breakout role, the actor was best known for her role as Olivia in the British Netflix series “Sex Education.”

Ashley was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, and featured in the Time100 Next list.