Katie Leung, better known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter series, has recently talked about her early days in the limelight. Making her debut at the tender age of 17 in the film “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” in 2005, Katie soon became a part of the global phenomenon, having acted in five of the Harry Potter films. However, Katie confesses that she would not like to relive these days.
Looking back at early fame
Leung stated that her youth and sudden rise to stardom made her sensitive to other people’s opinions. The actress appeared in five movies in the series after her debut. Leung recently revealed in an interview that the main reason she would not want to go back to that time was that she was still trying to figure out who she was. Today, she is more focused and understands who she is.
“I was so young at the time, and I was so easily influenced by what people would say about me because I didn’t know who I was,” Leung told Entertainment Tonight.
“I’m so glad I’m here. I would not want to go back to that time. Not because I had a bad time or anything, but it’s just really nice when you know who you are. I’m still figuring that out, but I’m a bit closer,” she said.
Following her stint in Harry Potter, Leung has been involved in various roles in movies, television shows, and voice-over work. She has appeared in films such as The Foreigner (2017), Locked Down (2021), and The Promise (2021). She has appeared in television shows such as Run (2013), One Child (2016), Chimerica (2019), and Annika as DC Blair Ferguson. She has appeared in voice-over roles in Moominvalley (2019) and Arcane (2021-2024) as Caitlyn Kiramman.
Now, she is moving into the Regency era with Bridgerton Season 4 as Lady Araminta Gun. Viewers are looking forward to seeing her add depth to this new character after developing a diverse body of work. Leung also shared her views on the upcoming HBO series of Harry Potter, stating that the actor playing Cho should be true to themselves and not be influenced by external factors.
Katie Leung’s transformation from being a teenage star in a worldwide phenomenon to being a versatile actor with a strong focus on her craft is notable, and her future projects will bring even more memorable performances for fans to look forward to.