Katie: When I was in my early teens, I wasn’t very confident. In fact, before getting the part in the film, I’d say I was shy, especially at school. I’d never acted before, but being in front of the camera has really brought me out of myself.
Katie: (on acting) I wouldn't want to be in a film because I'm Asian. I want to get respect as an actress.
Katie said that if she could have any magical power, she would like to be able to read boys' minds.
Katie's favorite Chinese actors are Aaron Kwok and Stephen Chow.
Katie passed English, maths, chemistry, biology, and art in her Highers (Scottish high school exams).
Katie is the daughter of Peter and Kar Wai Li and Peter Leung.
Katie's father saw an ad for a casting call for Harry Potter, and told Katie she should try out for it. Good for her that he did!
Katie on the rumors that fans rebelled against Harry Potter having an Asian girlfriend says, "It stemmed from tow comments that people made on a website. Not even relatively as horrible as made out! I haven't seen anything. I don't get hate mail like people say I do!"
Katie likes music, spending time with family and friends, and of course, shopping.
Katie Leung's favorite book is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time .
On winning the Harry Potter role, Katie says, "I feel really lucky! I'm very appreciative getting this part because there are so many girls that would love to be in my position! It's like an honor!"
Katie was sleeping when she got the news that she was chosen for Harry Potter. her mother called her and at first, she didn't believe her! She had to call her mom back the next morning to make sure she hadn't been dreaming!
Katie's parents are divorced, and she lives with her father, two brothers, and a sister in an exclusive district of Motherwell, Scotland
Katie went to the Harry Potter audition without any prior acting experience.
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