Katie Leung
Katie Leung (born 8 August 1987) is a Scottish actress. She is most famous for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter series.[1] She was born in Dundee, Scotland.
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 Katie Leung at the 2020 German Comic Con Home Edition | |
| Born | 8 August 1987 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Cho Chang in Harry Potter franchise |
| Height | 5 ft 4.5 in (1.64 m) |
Her parents, Peter and Kar Wai Li Leung, are Chinese immigrants. After her parents got divorced, she lived with her father in a £400,000 house in Motherwell, Scotland. Her two brothers and a younger sister, also lived with her. Her father owns a restaurant and a fast food business in Motherwell. Leung went to school at Hamilton College, a Scottish private school in Glasgow. She speaks fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin.
Leung has been named as Scotland's most stylish female and as the hottest Scotswoman by The Scotsman.[2] She has also been in Teen Vogue and in Evening Standard.[3][4]
Film & Television & Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Cho Chang | Movie |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Cho Chang | Movie, Voice Over on Video Game |
| Love Coming Home (愛回家) (Music Video) – Leo Ku | Girlfriend | Music Video | |
| 2008 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | Hsui Tai | (TV) Episode "Cat Amongst the Pigeons".ITV1 TV Production |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Cho Chang | Movie, Voice Over on Video Game |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 | Cho Chang | Movie |
| 2012 | Wild Swans | Jung Chang | Stage Production |
| 2013 | Run | Ying | TV Mini-Series (4 Episodes) |
| 2017 | T2 Trainspotting | Nurse | Movie |
| The Foreigner | Fan | Movie | |
| 2018 | Strangers | Lau Chen | TV series |
| 2019 | Chimerica | Liuli | TV mini-series (4 Episodes) |
| Moominvalley | Too-Ticky | Animated series; Voice |
Achievements
2008
- Best Kiss Nominee 2008 MTV Movie Awards U.S. (alongside Daniel Radcliffe)[5]
2007
- Scotland's Most Stylish Female
- No. 80 on the Cosmogirl's Hot 100 List.[6]
2006
- Outstanding Newcomer Award, Asian Excellence Awards (Top 4)
- Young Scots Award (nominee)
Katie Leung Media
Leung at the Tokyo premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2008
Leung at the German Comic Con Home Edition in 2020
References
- ↑ Synnot, Siobhan (21 June 2007). "KISS ME KATIE". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 November 2009.
- ↑ Watson, Jeremy (18 November 2007). "Harry Potter actress flies from Hogwarts to top of eligibles list". The Scotsman. Retrieved 2 December 2007.
- ↑ "Teen Vogue". All Stars Online. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "Katie Leung Evening Standard photoshoot, June 2007". SnitchSeeker.com. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
- ↑ "2008 Movie Awards Winners". MTV Networks. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
- ↑ "Katie Leung in Cosmo Girl magazine". snitch seeker.com. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2012.