Katie Chang
| Katie Chang | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Katherine Chang May 3, 1995 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Katherine "Katie" Chang (born May 3, 1995) is an American actress, known for her roles as Rebecca Ahn in The Bling Ring (2013) and Ellen Reeves in 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 studying creative writing at Columbia University.[3] In 2015, she transferred to Northwestern University.[4] Katie Chang joined the Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi while at Northwestern University. She is also involved in student theatre on campus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | CUTEeGRL | Fiona Malo | Short film |
| 2013 | The Bling Ring | Rebecca Ahn | |
| 2013 | A Birder's Guide to Everything | Ellen Reeves | |
| 2015 | Anesthesia | Amy | |
| 2016 | Imperfections | Miranda | |
| 2016 | The Outskirts | Claire | Completed |
| 2017 | 7x7 | Marcy | 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.
- ↑ "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". The 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.