Katie Chang
| Katie Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Katherine Chang 1995 (age 19) Winnetka, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Katie Chang is an American actress, known for her roles in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, and Birder's Guide to Everything.[1]
Early life
Chang is a native of Winnetka, Illinois, and is of one quarter Korean descent.[2] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre’s Actors Training Center.[1] She attended New Trier High School.
Career
Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca, the group's ringleader. Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing",[3] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise".[4] The Hollywood Reporter said she "marks herself as someone to watch",[5] and the Daily Herald noted her "impressively assured movie debut".[6] Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role by saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors."[7]
After The Bling Ring, Chang starred in Birder's Guide to Everything, a 2013 movie directed by Rob Meyer that also stars Kodi Smit-McPhee and Ben Kingsley.[8] She also has a supporting role in the upcoming film Anesthesia (film), directed by Tim Blake Nelson.[9]
Personal life
Chang started attending Columbia University in the fall of 2013 with the intention of continuing acting.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pais, Matt. June 2013 "'Video/Q&A: Winnetka native 'Bling Ring' star Katie Chang'". RedEye Chicago.
- ↑ “The Bling Ring” Star Katie Chang is a Triple Threat: Young, Talented and Mature | Mochi Magazine
- ↑ Travers, Peter. "'The Bling Ring'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ Phillips, Michael (20 June 2013). "Bling Ring' a bright, breezy film with a message'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ McCarthy, Todd. "The Bling Ring: Cannes Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Gire, Dan. "'‘Bling’ rings with adolescent fantasies of fame, fortune'". Daily Herald. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ Baron, Zach (5 June 2013). "'‘Stealing Fame'". New York Times. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ Michel, Brett. "'Star of ‘Bling Ring’ nothing like the character she plays'". Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
- ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bling-ring-star-joins-indie-657037. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Rotunno, Anthony. "'Meet Bling Ring Star Katie Chang'". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 June 2013.