American actor
Nicholas L. Ashe (born May 1, 1995) is an American actor. 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? [ 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 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] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] 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
Awards and nominations
References
^ a b c d Mongina, Night (March 18, 2022). "Nicholas L. Ashe's biography: age, height, parents, partner" . Legit.ng - Nigeria news . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ "Nicholas Ashe on "Queen Sugar," Queer Art, and Coming Out to His Mom" . Oprah Daily . November 17, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Petski, Denise (February 16, 2016). "Tina Lifford, Dondré Whitfield, Timon Kyle Durrett & Nicholas L. Ashe Join OWN's 'Queen Sugar' . Deadline . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ a b c d e f "Nicholas L. Ashe - Rotten Tomatoes" . Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Tangcay, Jazz (June 6, 2020). "Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Voices Support for Black Queer and Trans Lives" . Variety . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ "Justice Smith Comes Out as Queer, Calls for More LGBTQ Inclusion in Black Lives Matter Movement" . People . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ "Nicholas Ashe's message to boyfriend Justice Smith leaves fans in tears" . Gay Times . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Guerilus, Stephanie (June 6, 2020). "Queen Sugar star Nicholas Ashe comes out as queer, in relationship with Justice Smith" . TheGrio . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ Azzopardi, Chris (April 7, 2021). Justice Smith on Nicholas Ashe: 'We're no longer together, but it really opened me up as a person' Pride Source . Retrieved August 27, 2023 – via YouTube. ^ a b Street, Mikelle (August 9, 2022). "Why I started a digital shrine to Justice Smith and Nic Ashe's relationship" . Xtra Magazine . Retrieved August 27, 2023 . ^ a b "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. May 20, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2023 – via Instagram .^ a b "Nicholas L. Ashe" . TV Guide . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Bricked | Apple TV ^ "Black LGBTQ Filmmaker Explores Faith and Queer Desire In 'The Spirit God Gave Us' . The Reckoning . August 23, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Petite, Roi (May 13, 2021). "Michael Donte's The Spirit God Gave Us retells what it means to be Black, Religious, and Queer" . The Rustin Times . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ " . Harper's BAZAAR . October 10, 2016. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ " . Yahoo! News. October 27, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ "The Seventh and Final Season of 'Queen Sugar' Gets a Trailer" . Oprah Daily . August 29, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ 9/22/2022 - The Talk (Season 13, Episode 9) | Apple TV ^ "AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange" . TV Guide . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ a b "Queen Sugar's Nicholas L. Ashe To Host 'AfroPoP' Series Premiering January 2018" . blackfilm.com . December 19, 2017. Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Theater, Lincoln Center. "Nicholas L. Ashe" . Lincoln Center Theater . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ "Kidz on Broadway" . Kidz Theater . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ FY14 Choir Boy Study Guide.pdf (alliancetheatre.org) ^ Nicholas L. Ashe (Performer) | Playbill ^ "Nicholas L. Ashe: Credits, Bio, News & More | Broadway World" . www.broadwayworld.com . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ Theater, Lincoln Center. "Kill Floor - Who's Who" . Lincoln Center Theater . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ Dominick, Nora. "BWW Interview: Nicholas L. Ashe Chats About KILL FLOOR and the Remarkable Text by Abe Koogler" . BroadwayWorld.com . Retrieved December 4, 2022 . ^ Pics! See Marin Ireland, Nicholas L. Ashe and Cast Celebrate the Opening of Kill Floor | Playbill ^ "Nic Ashe" . Geffen Playhouse . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .^ "Black Reel Awards for TV -Past Winners & Nominees by Category" . Black Reel Awards . Retrieved December 4, 2022 .
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