Katie Chang
| Katie Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Katherine Chang May 3, 1995 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Katherine "Katie" Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American actress, best known for her roles in The Bling Ring (2013) and A Birder's Guide to Everything (2013).[1]
Early life
Chang was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. She is of German, Irish, and Korean descent.[2] She was trained at the Wilmette Theatre's Actors Training Center.[1] Chang attended New Trier High School, graduating in 2013. She started college at Columbia University.[3] In 2015, she transferred to Northwestern University.[4]
Career
In 2013, Chang earned praise for her portrayal of Rebecca Ahn, the titular group's ringleader, in the satirical crime film The Bling Ring. Rolling Stone described her as "mesmerizing"[5] while the Chicago Tribune called her a "performer of serious promise".[6] Director Sofia Coppola explained her choice of casting such a "fresh face" in a lead role, saying, "There's sort of a naturalness, as opposed to having worked a lot, being kid actors."[7] Also in 2013, Chang starred in the comedy film A Birder's Guide to Everything.[8] She then had a supporting role in the independent drama film Anesthesia.[9] She will next star in the upcoming comedy film The Outskirts (2016).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Rebecca Ahn | |
| 2013 | A Birder's Guide to Everything | Ellen Reeves | |
| 2015 | Anesthesia | Amy | |
| 2016 | The Outskirts | Claire | Completed |
| 2016 | Little Darlings | Kennedy | Completed |
References
- 1 2 Pais, Matt (June 22, 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.
- ↑ "Winnetka's Katie Chang settling into school, acting life". Chicago Tribune. March 19, 2014. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ↑ "Winnetkan lands role in MTV comedy pilot". Winnetka Current. November 12, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ↑ Travers, Peter. "The Bling Ring". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ Phillips, Michael (June 20, 2013). "Bling Ring a bright, breezy film with a message'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ Baron, Zach (June 5, 2013). "Stealing Fame". New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ Michel, Brett. "Star of 'Bling Ring' nothing like the character she plays". Patriot Ledger. Retrieved June 22, 2013.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca. "'Bling Ring' Star Joins Indie 'Anesthesia' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
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