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'''Evanna Lynch''' (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress who rose to prominence playing [[Luna Lovegood]], a supporting role in the [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' film series]] adapted from the [[Harry Potter|book series of the same name]]. Lynch was cast as Luna at the age of 14, having previously acted only in school plays. From 2007 to 2010, she was in two ''Harry Potter'' films and their [[Video game tie-in|tie-in video games]]; she will return for the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|final film]] and the film's two tie-in video games. Lynch's work on the series has earned her two award nominations.
'''Evanna Lynch''' (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress who rose to prominence playing [[Luna Lovegood]], a supporting role in the [[Harry Potter films|''Harry Potter'' film series]] adapted from the [[Harry Potter|book series of the same name]]. Lynch was cast as Luna at the age of 14, having previously acted only in school plays. From 2007 to 2010, she was in two ''Harry Potter'' films and their [[Video game tie-in|tie-in video games]]; she will return for the [[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)|final film]] and the film's two tie-in video games. Lynch's work on the series has earned her two award nominations.

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==Early life==
==Early life==

Revision as of 15:15, 8 February 2011

Evanna Lynch
A caucasian female with light blonde hair, wearing a blue short sleeve shirt.
Evanna Lynch at a London signing on 5 December 2009
OccupationActress
Years active2007 – present

Evanna Lynch (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress who rose to prominence playing Luna Lovegood, a supporting role in the Harry Potter film series adapted from the book series of the same name. Lynch was cast as Luna at the age of 14, having previously acted only in school plays. From 2007 to 2010, she was in two Harry Potter films and their tie-in video games; she will return for the final film and the film's two tie-in video games. Lynch's work on the series has earned her two award nominations.

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Early life

Lynch was born in the Termonfeckin townland of County Louth, Leinster, Ireland to Marguerite and Donal Lynch.[1] One of a family of six,[2] she has two sisters, Emily and Mairead, and one brother, Patrick.[3] Lynch attended Cartown National School, a public primary school in Termonfeckin, until June 2004 and then moved to Our Lady's College, a Catholic school for girls, in Drogheda, County Louth,[1][4] where her father was the deputy principal.[5][6]

As a child, Lynch read the Harry Potter series and became a prominent fan,[4][7] sending letters to the author, J. K. Rowling.[8] She stated in a 2009 interview with Ryan Tubridy, "I'm still definitely more of a Harry Potter fan than an actor".[9] She had never acted professionally before the Harry Potter series, her experience limited to school plays.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). For two years from the age of 11, Lynch suffered from anorexia. During this time, Rowling sent her letters of encouragement; Lynch has described her as being "like a counsellor".[10]

Career

A caucasian female with light blonde hair is facing down. She is wearing a red scarf, blue pea coat, black overcoat and purple sweatpants.
Lynch as Luna Lovegood, filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in May 2009

In 2006, agents discovered Lynch at a casting call in London for the role of Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the series adapted from the books.[11][12] After auditioning against 15,000 other girls,[11] and a subsequent screen test with lead actor Daniel Radcliffe, she was cast at the age of 14.[9] Producers were impressed with her affinity for the character; David Heyman said "The others could play Luna; Evanna Lynch is Luna."[13] Although uninvolved in the casting process, Rowling believed that Lynch was perfect for the role.[14]

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007 was Lynch's debut screen performance. The film was a box office hit, taking US$938 million worldwide, and garnered generally favorable reviews.[15][16] Critics praised the performances of the supporting cast, often singling out Lynch for particular acclaim; A. O. Scott of The New York Times called her performance "spellbinding",[17] and Jane Watkins of Country Life said she "[brought] an appealing sweetness to her character that's not so developed in the book".[18] She reprised her role as Luna in the film's tie-in video game.[19]

Two years later, Lynch again starred as Luna in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth instalment in the series. The film was critically and financially successful.[20][21] Wesley Morris of The Boston Globe wrote that Lynch as Luna "combats the movie’s occasional sluggishness with a hilarious sluggishness of her own",[22] and Michael Dwyer of The Irish Times called her the best Irish actress of 2009 for her work on the film.[23] Her performance earned her Scream Award and Young Artist Award nominations,[24][25] and she again reprised her role in the film's tie-in video game.[26]

The seventh and final instalment in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was divided into two parts for financial and scripting reasons.[27][28] The first part was released in 2010 and the second part is scheduled for release in 2011.[29] Part one was critically and financially successful.[30][31] In their respective reviews for part one, James Verniere of The Boston Herald commented that Luna "is still delightfully lunar,"[32] while Moira Macdonald of The Seattle Times said Luna "as usual, steals the movie with a line".[33] She again reprised her role in the film's tie-in video game.[34]

Personal life

In 2008, Lynch studied speculative fiction at the Centre for the Talented Youth of Ireland, a summer school for gifted teens, in Glasnevin, Dublin.[35] While on the Harry Potter set, she was tutored for at least three hours a day.[9] Lynch has a tattoo of Michael Jackson's eyes on the back of her neck.[2]

Aside from acting, Lynch has made and helped design a number of fashion accessories for the Harry Potter films,[2][6][36][37] and modeled for Katrin Thomas and Ciaran Sweeney.[38][39][40] She has also recorded an abridged audiobook version of Claire Keegan's short story Foster.[41] Her charity work includes participation with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland, in which she launched their MS Readathon fundraiser in 2010.[42] Lynch has also been actively involved with non-profit organization, the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA), supporting same-sex marriage in Maine,[43] taking part in a webcast to help raise funds for humanitarian aid for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake,[44] and writing an article about body image.[45]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Luna Lovegood
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Luna Lovegood Nominated — Scream Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress
2010–11 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Luna Lovegood The first part was released in 2010 and the second part is scheduled for release in 2011.
Video game
Year Game Role Notes
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Luna Lovegood
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Luna Lovegood
2010–11 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Luna Lovegood

References

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  2. ^ a b c Cummins, Steve (12 October 2010). "The Insider: Evanna Lynch". Nylon. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  3. ^ Hogan, Louise (9 July 2007). "Evanna goes Potty as big screen wins over her dad". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Evanna let out of hospital to get Potter book". Drogheda Independent. Independent News & Media. 26 June 2003. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  5. ^ Bray, Allison (14 July 2009). "Evanna casts a spell as stars step out for Potter". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
  6. ^ a b O'Toole, Sascha (12 June 2010). "Evanna wins art prize to add to Potter magic". Evening Herald. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  7. ^ "Luna Lovegood actress talks Potter". BBC News. BBC. 16 July 2007. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  8. ^ "Harry Potter Actors: Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)". CBBC Newsround. BBC. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  9. ^ a b c Presenter: Ryan Tubridy (23 April 2009). "Evanna Lynch" (MP3). The Tubridy Show. RTÉ Radio 1. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |credit= (help)
  10. ^ Smart, Gordon (22 November 2010). "JK Rowling a life-saver for Luna". The Sun. News International. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
  11. ^ a b "Luna Lovegood role has been cast". CBBC Newsround. BBC. 2 February 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
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  13. ^ Battersby, Matilda (9 November 2010). "Harry Potter and the class of Hogwarts 2000". The Independent. Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
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  17. ^ Scott, Anthony (10 July 2007). "Hogwarts Under Siege". New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 29 July 2007.
  18. ^ Watkins, Jane (5 July 2007). "Harry Potter reviewed". Country Life. IPC Media. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
  19. ^ Electronic Arts (25 June 2007). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Instruction manual. Electronic Arts.
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  21. ^ "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
  22. ^ Morris, Wesley (16 July 2009). "'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' movie review". The Boston Globe. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
  23. ^ Clarke, Donald; Dwyer, Michael (11 December 2009). "A year in film". The Irish Times. Irish Times Trust. Retrieved 13 July 2010.
  24. ^ "Best Supporting Actress – Scream 2009". Spike. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  25. ^ "Thirty-first Annual Young Artist Awards". The Young Artists Foundation. Retrieved 8 April 2010.
  26. ^ Electronic Arts (30 June 2009). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Instruction manual. Electronic Arts.
  27. ^ Malvern, Jack (14 March 2008). "Longer spell at box office for Harry Potter". The Times. News Corporation. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  28. ^ Richards, Olly (14 March 2008). "Potter Producer Talks Deathly Hallows". Empire. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 14 March 2008.
  29. ^ Adams, Stephen (29 June 2010). "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows trailer released". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  30. ^ "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010): Reviews". Metacritic. 19 November 2010. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  31. ^ "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  32. ^ Verniere, James (20 November 2010). "Hollow 'Hallows'". The Boston Herald. Herald Media Inc. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  33. ^ Macdonald, Moira (18 November 2010). "'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part I': Best when it flies free of the book". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times Company. Retrieved 5 December 2010.
  34. ^ "More voices confirmed for new game". EA.com. Electronic Arts, Inc. 26 August 2010. Retrieved 27 August 2010.
  35. ^ McDonagh, Patricia (25 July 2007). "Luna Lovegood's a wizard with words". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  36. ^ Evanna, Lynch; Temime, Jany (2009). Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Costume Designs with Evanna Lynch (DVD). Warner Bros. Pictures.
  37. ^ Sibley, Brian (2010). Harry Potter Film Wizardry. HarperCollins. p. 127. ISBN 0-061-99781-1.
  38. ^ "Ponytail_2/Audition starring Evanna Lynch 001". KatrinThomas.com. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  39. ^ "About Ciarán". CiaranSweeney.com. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  40. ^ Nolan, Lorna (18 May 2009). "Amber breaks down in tears over secret struggle with hair loss". Evening Herald. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
  41. ^ "Afternoon Reading: Foster". BBC Radio 4. BBC. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
  42. ^ "MS READaTHON 2010 launched by Harry Potter character 'Luna Lovegood'" (DOC) (Press release). Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010. {{cite press release}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)
  43. ^ Taylor, Richie (24 October 2009). "Evanna works her magic for Harry Potter Alliance". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  44. ^ Slack, Andrew (26 June 2010). "JK Rowling and Helping Haiti Heal!". The Harry Potter Alliance. Retrieved 9 September 2010.
  45. ^ Lynch, Evanna (18 January 2011). "Why the Body Bind is My Nightmare". The Harry Potter Alliance. Retrieved 27 January 2011.
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