Ashley was born on December 6, 1983, which makes her 38 years of age. The actress stands tall at 5ft 8 inches.
She attended the Brit School at the age of 14 and went on to graduate with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
The actress debuted on the TV screens as a teenager in The Bill when she was 15.
From starting her journey as a 15-year-old to getting her much-awaited BAFTA nomination at 36, Madekwe has come a long way.