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Vicki Newman

Bridgerton's Simone Ashley praises colour-blind casting which saved her from typecasting

Actress Simone Ashley says Bridgerton has saved her from being typecast.

The British-Indian actress, who stars as Kate Sharma in series two of the Netflix hit, says she could have never imagined herself being in a period drama before.

But thanks to the colour-blind casting of Bridgerton, she said she no longer thinks about the colour of her skin when she's looking for new roles.

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