Former Hannah Montana actress Shanica Knowles has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless as Simone.Simone is a talented singer, whose career Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) hopes to cultivate with his music business.
Knowles's other credits include Unfabulous, Awkward and Melissa & Joey.
Knowles is scheduled to appear in several episodes of Y&R starting February 9.