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Leung: Happy to Leave Harry Potter Behind
7 Mar
Summary
- Actress Katie Leung prefers Bridgerton over Harry Potter.
- She faced racism and insecurity during Potter fame.
- Leung now has a healthier focus on her acting work.
Actress Katie Leung, who portrayed Cho Chang in the Harry Potter franchise, has shared that she has no desire to revisit that chapter of her life. Leung expressed gratitude for her current role in Bridgerton, stating she prefers it to her time on Harry Potter. She reflected that her youth during the Harry Potter films made her susceptible to external influences, hindering her self-discovery.
Leung revealed that upon her Harry Potter debut, she encountered hurtful racist comments online. Her curiosity led her to search for herself online, where she encountered this negativity. This experience, she explained, impacted her confidence and made her more self-conscious, affecting her outgoing nature and speech.
