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Katie Leung Embraces Confidence, Rejects Past Acting Roles

3/8/2026

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Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in Harry Potter, says she does not want to return to her earlier acting days.
She reflects on her youth as a time when she was easily influenced and still discovering her identity.
Leung now feels more confident in her work, especially in Bridgerton as Lady Araminta Gun.
She discusses racism during the Harry Potter films, acknowledging its impact on her self-awareness and confidence.

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Story summary

Katie Leung, who played Cho Chang in Harry Potter, says she does not want to return to her earlier acting days.
She reflects on her youth as a time when she was easily influenced and still discovering her identity.
Leung now feels more confident in her work, especially in Bridgerton as Lady Araminta Gun.
She discusses racism during the Harry Potter films, acknowledging its impact on her self-awareness and confidence.