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APRIL 10, 2005 at 6:47 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Mail on Sunday
British tabloid The Mail on Sunday
states in article today that Katie Leung, the 17-year-old Scottish actress playing Cho Chang in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, has become "a hate figure for obsessive fans" on the Internet.
In the article titled Harry Potter and the Poisoned Chalice the author goes on to say “cores of fake websites have sprung up, some apparently giving her thoughts and feelings in diary form. There are photographs purporting to be of Katie, and many are of obviously older, more experienced girls in revealing poses. Most disturbing are several 'hate Katie' sites where youngsters are encouraged to explain in graphic detail why they loathe the dark-haired beauty."
Katie’s father is quoted as saying:
I have seen these sites. I have looked at every one of them. It is rather frightening when you see things like "hate Katie." It is incredible, really. I can't make sense of it, although I know how popular Harry Potter is. Katie is only 17 and hasn't even appeared on film. No one knows her, has seen her or heard her speak, yet there are all these things on the Internet. Unfortunately I know she has seen them, too. She reads them all and it is a great pressure on her. With these websites, I cannot even think what may happen when the film eventually comes out. In a way I'm dreading it. She's been told she mustn't give interviews or speak to anybody until the producers say it's time. It's all happened so fast.
New information garnered from the article:
A new picture of Katie from MuggleNet can be seen here
Thanks to Veritaserum you can see a scan of the entire article here .
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Auror
Points: 2093
rregan says:
Shes not what I pictured Cho Chang to look like, I would like it better if it were someone who I thought fit the discription but I would never say I hate her.. I dont even know her. I feel bad for her, but I guess she should have expected it, anyone joining the cast this year should have.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 6:58 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 725
The Half-Blood says:
well, I say that Katie should continue to play Cho Chang and forget about ignorant and maen-hearted Harry Potter fans. Right now I'm not too proud to be a Harry Potter fan. But If Katie wants to quit playong Cho Chang, then I would completely understand.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:15 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Poor Katie. Why do everyone hate her? Is it just because that she's a Asian? That's discrimination. If they can accept that Cho Chang is Asian in the book, why cant they accept Katie too?
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:28 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
Katie Leung is a person, not Cho Chang. The people who hate her for being in the movies should put themselves in her place. What would you do if you saw a site about people hating you on the internet?
I'm sure she'll be an excellent actress and I can't wait to see GoF.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
i don't really like her. i don't think that shes pretty enough to play Cho. she has zero acting experience and maybe she was selected because $$$ was involved. her dad IS rich after all.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:38 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
Invisible Touch says:
I'm sorry for Katie! She seems to be a nice girl who plays Harry's girlfriend. So why do people hate her, I can't understand... hey lads, there's reality and there's fantasy, sometimes you must know the difference!!!
I'm looking forward to the film and I wish Katie a successful and happy life!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 542
deadly_sweetness says:
How the hell would they feel if they were in her position?? Thats so cruel! I just can't believe some people can be so narrowminded!
Katie, if you read this, don't worry about all those idiots... They're just really mean, jealous and insensetive... infact if they did like you I'd be worried, obviously they're not the kind of people anyone would want to like them :D who needs those gits when you've got us nice people here on HPANA!!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 710
Jänku says:
well she is reallt a "witch"...
I hate her :S
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 991
bluebird9990 says:
It's so sad that she's being hated for getting a part. It's not like Dan and Katie are actually going to get together. My god, they're too busy filming to do anything else. It's just a part, and she's just a girl. She has juat as much of a chance with him as anyone else here.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 7:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
mynanfanciesdumbledore says:
The picture may not of been very clear, but it's obivious she's a lovely looking girl, & she must of been something special about her or she wouldn't of beaten all those thousands of other girls would she? The people behide those other sites are sad vinditive little people who really should get more instead of bullying a 17yr old who hasn't done a thing to them!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
I don't know if I see things like "hate Katie" in any fansites. I agree she is not a popular character in the books, and it transfered over to the movies prematurly. Everybody should wait until they see the movie to say weather they like her or not.
Peace.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:09 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
Ayesha***Yumna says:
U know what...............U can't comment on anyone without experiencing hios or her performance.Similarly one cannot say that this Katie isn't good.
Maybe her pictures donot appear good but she does.
Still we don't know how well she acts.
CHEER UP GUYS!!!!
Lets look forward to the movie and I hope its gonna prove to be great......!!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Geez I cant stand how when people become famous they start to hate all the fame. Why are people like that!! Everyone knows that with fame comes all the garbage of putting up with people. Katie has to learn that being a serious actor is not always gonna be fun and giggles! Smarten up!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:28 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
DarkYuke says:
It's surprising to what lengths people are willing to do just because of they're jealous of her. I mean, get a grip! It's only a movie and Katies only a actor.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:28 AM EST
The Gryffindor Guy
Points: 2727
z Jamie Potter z says:
I don't like katie aswell but not personality or because of what I have read about her but because she doesn't suit the character she is going play :(
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1636
bubblenut21 says:
Poor girl!! I hate it when people do things like that! She doesn't look like the Cho Chang I pictured, but alot of the people never looked like what I pictured, and it also isn't my decision.
*bubblenut21*
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:39 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 660
Charles Brandon says:
I just read the Veritaserum scan of the article. Nothing to do with Katie, but The Mail on Sunday is truly out of touch if they say that some one with a 'millionaire father' is middle class.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
It's totally pathetic for hate sites to be set up anyway, regardless of the fact that no-one has seen her in a HP film yet.
I hope she enjoys her experiences in HP films and good luck to her whether she continues a career in acting or not.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:52 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
Yeah, she is also very young and nobody deserves anything but support as they try to make their name in one of the hardest businesses in the world. I havent been negative about her; I think she looks great for the role.. We haven't seen how she acts yet, but thus far I think the casting directors have been almost perfect. *Cough* Green eyes *cough*
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 8:59 AM EST
Squib
Points: 187
goyk says:
I think its really sad and cruel the way hate sites are made, they should all be shut down.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:02 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
Sunny9327 says:
My goodness it's just a movie!! For people to hate her is crazy - she really isn't Cho Chang, she's playing a part! It's amazing how obsessive fans can ger - I feel bnad for her and her family.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
SnapesSlave says:
That is really horrible. Get a chance at a dream and then other less fortunate people try to ruin it. Unfortunately, people like that exist in everything. I don't like Cho in the books at all, but I have nothing against the actress thats going to play her.
I don't like Percy either, but Chris Rankin seems pretty cool.
I'm afraid that she's just going to have to learn how to deal with the fact that there are always going to be haters out there and as long as there are no attempts to harm her physical well being, there is probably not much she can do.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:26 AM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
How ridiculous that people would say such cruel things about another human being...especially since they are unfounded. Human behavior is a true mystery at times. It seems as though these people rank right up there with Deatheaters. Yeah, yeah, I know that JKR, through Sirius, said that the "world is not divided up between good people and death eaters" (forgive the paraphrase, I don't have time to go get my copy of OotP - or was it GoF where he said it?) Yet...this is simply hateful and worthy of the rubbish bin.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1579
Honestly, Ronald! says:
Yeah, that's really bad. Actually from the small picture, I was under the impression she looked much older than 17, but when I went to the large scan of it, I think she actually looks the part and has some "Cho" in her :) I may be one of the few fans who thinks she is good for the part- I have more of a problem with the girl playing Fleur.
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:42 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
Bex-L-Snape says:
Thats so bad, no one's seen her on TV and there is already horrible stuff going around. If she's good enough for thr HP director, producers, the rest of the cast and more importantly JKR, NO fan has the right to hate her!!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 9:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1717
courty says:
It's so sad that some people are insecure enough to lash out at someone of whom they are jealous. I've visited one of the "hate Katie" sites, and they just prattle on about how she isn't pretty enough or complain that she has a slightly flat nose (um, hello? she's Chinese - it isn't that uncommon). Personally, I think she's quite attractive - even though she wasn't exactly what I was thinking for Cho. But, it wasn't my decision. I'm sure she can act, or she wouldn't have been cast. I bet she does a great job and will fit the role beautifully!
Posted Apr 11, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
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