Katie Chang
| Katie Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Katherine Chang 1995 (age 19–20) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Katie Chang (born 1995) is an American actress, known for her roles in Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring, and A Birder's Guide to Everything.[1]
Early life
Chang was born in Chicago, Illinois but was raised in the suburb of Winnetka, Illinois. She is of one quarter Korean descent.[2] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre’s Actors Training Center.[1] Chang attended New Trier High School, graduating in 2013.
Career
Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca, the titular group's ringleader, in The Bling Ring. 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 A 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]
Chang is also starring in the upcoming 2015 movie The Outskirts alongside Victoria Justice, Ashley Rickards and Eden Sher. The movie is currently in the process of filming.
Personal life
Chang started attending Columbia University in the fall of 2013 with the intention of continuing acting.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Rebecca Ahn | Main Role |
| 2013 | A Birder's Guide to Everything | Ellen Reeves | |
| 2015 | Anesthesia | Amy | Supporting Role |
| 2015 | The Outskirts | Claire | Filming |
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". 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.
- ↑ Rebecca Ford. "'Bling Ring' Star Joins Indie 'Anesthesia' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Rotunno, Anthony. "Meet Bling Ring Star Katie Chang". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 June 2013.