What is Katie Leung's net worth?
Katie Leung is a Chinese-Scottish actress who has a net worth of $5 million. Katie Leung gained international recognition for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series, making her debut in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005). Born in Dundee, Scotland in 1987 to Chinese parents, Leung had no prior acting experience when she attended an open casting call for the role of Cho Chang, beating out thousands of other applicants.
Her portrayal of Cho Chang, Harry Potter's first romantic interest, spanned four films in the series: "Goblet of Fire," "Order of the Phoenix," "Half-Blood Prince," and "Deathly Hallows – Part 2." During this period, she faced significant racist harassment from some members of the Harry Potter fandom, an experience she has spoken about openly in recent years to raise awareness about racism in the entertainment industry.
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After Harry Potter, Leung made a conscious decision to develop her craft, studying acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She began building a diverse portfolio of work, particularly in British television and theater. Her stage work includes performances at the Young Vic and Royal Court Theatre, demonstrating her commitment to serious dramatic roles.
In television, Leung has taken on several notable roles that have helped establish her as a versatile actress beyond her Harry Potter fame. She starred in the BBC series "One Child" (2014) as an adopted Chinese woman searching for her birth family, and appeared in "The Foreigner" (2017) alongside Jackie Chan. She played a leading role in ITV's "White Dragon" (also known as "Strangers") in 2018, and starred in the drama series "Roadkill" (2020) with Hugh Laurie.
More recent projects have included roles in "The Nest" (2020) and "Annika" (2021), further establishing her presence in British television drama. She also provided voice acting for the video game "Total War: Three Kingdoms" (2019), showcasing another dimension of her talent.
Beyond acting, Leung has become an advocate for Asian representation in the entertainment industry and has spoken out against racism and stereotyping in casting. She has used her platform to discuss the importance of diverse storytelling and authentic representation in media.
