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.
Katie Leung | |
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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) |
| Children | Wolf Leung |
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 change
| 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 |
| 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 change
2008 change
- Best Kiss Nominee 2008 MTV Movie Awards U.S. (alongside Daniel Radcliffe)[5]
2007 change
- Scotland's Most Stylish Female
- No. 80 on the Cosmogirl's Hot 100 List.[6]
2006 change
- Outstanding Newcomer Award, Asian Excellence Awards (Top 4)
- Young Scots Award (nominee)
References change
- ↑ 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.