Simone Ashleyis sharing her thoughts onBridgertonnewcomerMasali Baduzafollowing the Season 3 finale and her character reveal.

And that were all here with open arms and so excited.

Ashley noted that the change is what the world needs more of, more representation.

Simone Ashley and Masali Baduza

Simone Ashley and Masali BaduzaArnold Jerocki / WireImage / Oupa Bopape / Gallo Images / Getty Images

I remember the moment Hannah met Masali, Brownell said.

After Masali left, she said, Well, thats her.

Hannah could feel it.

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Shes really stepped into it with wonderful energy.

Baduza was born in South Africa and graduated from the LA campus of the New York Film Academy.

Before landing the role of Michaela Stirling forBridgertonSeason 3, she starred in shows likeTrackersandNoughts + Crosses.