Nicholas L. Ashe (born May 1, 1995) is an American actor and writer. He is known for starring as the role of Micah West in the drama series Queen Sugar.[1][2][3]

Early life

In 2012, Ashe made his acting breakthrough on Are We There Yet? television series.[1]

Career

Around 2012, he made it onto the final season of Are We There Yet?. Afterwards, he appeared in Philly Lawyer and the comedy Songbyrd. In 2016, Ashe got his big feature film breakthrough starring in the movie Custody with Viola Davis, which got him selected to play the role of Micah West in Queen Sugar. In 2017, he directed and wrote his short film Last Looks.[4]

Personal life

He identifies as queer and was in a relationship with the actor Justice Smith in 2020.[5][6][7][8] In April 2021, Smith told an interview that they were no longer together,[9] but they had reunited by later that year,[10][11] shooting a Calvin Klein campaign video together in mid-2022.[10][11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Refs
2012 Philly Lawyer unknown [1]
2016 Custody Elliot Schulman [4][12]
2017 Last Looks Directed / Wrote [4]
2018 Bricked Gavin Matthews [4][13]
2022 The Spirit God Gave Us Malcolm [14][15]

Television

Year Title Role Refs
2012 Are We There Yet? Quentin [1]
2014 Songbyrd Young Artist [4]
2016–2022 Queen Sugar Micah West [16][17][18]
2017–2022 The Talk Guest [4][19]
2022 AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange Host [20][12][21]

Theatrical performances

Year Title Role Refs
2004 The Lion King Young Simba [21][22][23]
2013–2019 Choir Boy Junior Davis [24][25][26]
2015–2022 Kill Floor B [27][28][29]
2022 The Inheritance Adam/Leo [30]

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome
2019 Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor, Drama Series Queen Sugar Winner[31]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Mongina, Night (2022-03-18). "Nicholas L. Ashe's biography: age, height, parents, partner". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  2. ↑ "Nicholas Ashe on "Queen Sugar," Queer Art, and Coming Out to His Mom". Oprah Daily. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  3. ↑ Petski, Denise (2016-02-16). "Tina Lifford, Dondré Whitfield, Timon Kyle Durrett & Nicholas L. Ashe Join OWN's 'Queen Sugar'". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Nicholas L. Ashe - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  5. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (2020-06-06). "Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Voices Support for Black Queer and Trans Lives". Variety. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  6. ↑ "Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Calls for More LGBTQ Inclusion in Black Lives Matter Movement". People. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  7. ↑ "Nicholas Ashe's message to boyfriend Justice Smith leaves fans in tears". Gay Times. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  8. ↑ Guerilus, Stephanie (2020-06-06). "Queen Sugar star Nicholas Ashe comes out as queer, in relationship with Justice Smith". TheGrio. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  9. ↑ Azzopardi, Chris (2021-04-07). Justice Smith on Nicholas Ashe: 'We're no longer together, but it really opened me up as a person'. Pride Source. Retrieved 2023-08-27 – via YouTube.
  10. 1 2 Street, Mikelle (2022-08-09). "Why I started a digital shrine to Justice Smith and Nic Ashe's relationship". Xtra Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  11. 1 2 "thank you @calvinklein for giving me the opportunity to celebrate this amazing person and all that he is @nckash ! i choose you every time king ♥️". Justice Smith. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2023-08-27 – via Instagram.
  12. 1 2 "Nicholas L. Ashe". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  13. ↑ Bricked | Apple TV
  14. ↑ "Black LGBTQ Filmmaker Explores Faith and Queer Desire In 'The Spirit God Gave Us'". The Reckoning. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  15. ↑ Petite, Roi (2021-05-13). "Michael Donte's The Spirit God Gave Us retells what it means to be Black, Religious, and Queer". The Rustin Times. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  16. ↑ "'Queen Sugar' Star Nicholas Ashe on Working with Oprah and Playing a High Schooler". Harper's BAZAAR. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  17. ↑ "'Queen Sugar' actor Nicholas Ashe's mom dies: 'A phenomenal woman'". news.yahoo.com. 27 October 2020. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  18. ↑ "The Seventh and Final Season of "Queen Sugar" Gets a Trailer". Oprah Daily. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  19. ↑ 9/22/2022 - The Talk (Season 13, Episode 9) | Apple TV
  20. ↑ "AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  21. 1 2 "Queen Sugar's Nicholas L. Ashe To Host 'AfroPoP' Series Premiering January 2018". blackfilm.com. 2017-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  22. ↑ Theater, Lincoln Center. "Nicholas L. Ashe". Lincoln Center Theater. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  23. ↑ "Kidz on Broadway". Kidz Theater. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  24. ↑ FY14 Choir Boy Study Guide.pdf (alliancetheatre.org)
  25. ↑ Nicholas L. Ashe (Performer) | Playbill
  26. ↑ "Nicholas L. Ashe: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  27. ↑ Theater, Lincoln Center. "Kill Floor - Who's Who". Lincoln Center Theater. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  28. ↑ Dominick, Nora. "BWW Interview: Nicholas L. Ashe Chats About KILL FLOOR and the Remarkable Text by Abe Koogler". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  29. ↑ Pics! See Marin Ireland, Nicholas L. Ashe and Cast Celebrate the Opening of Kill Floor | Playbill
  30. ↑ "Nic Ashe". Geffen Playhouse. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
  31. ↑ "Black Reel Awards for TV -Past Winners & Nominees by Category". Black Reel Awards. Retrieved 2022-12-04.
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