Bonnie Wright

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Bonnie Wright
Born Bonnie Francesca Wright
17 February 1991 (1991-02-17) (age 21)
London, England
Occupation Actress
Model
Screenwriter
Director
Years active 2001–present

Bonnie Francesca Wright[1][2] (born 17 February 1991)[3] is an English actress and fashion model. She is best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

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[edit] Biography

[edit] Early life and education

Wright was born in London, England, the second child of Sheila Teague and Gary Wright, owners of jewellery company Wright & Teague. She has an older brother, Lewis. Wright attended Prior Western Primary School and later the King Alfred School in North London for her secondary education.[citation needed] During the filming of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2, Wright began attending London's University of the Arts: London College of Communication, to study Film and Television Production Manager. She plans to continue acting and to work behind-the-scenes after filming Harry Potter.[4][5]

[edit] Career

[edit] Acting

[edit] Harry Potter

Wright auditioned for the role of Ginny Weasley because her brother said she reminded him of the character.[4] Wright appears in the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, only in a small scene set at London King's Cross railway station, where her character meets Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe) with her mother Molly (played by Julie Walters) while watching four of her older brothers Percy (played by Chris Rankin), Fred and George (played by James and Oliver Phelps) and Ron (played by Rupert Grint) enter the magical platform barrier Platform 9¾ to board the Hogwarts express. Her role became more prominent in the second film, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, in which her character begins studies at Hogwarts while dealing with a very powerful secret diary that begins to seize her soul and consciousness and control her body and actions. Wright's role in the next film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was significantly smaller, but in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire she had a slightly larger role and in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix she had a role as one of six members of a student organisation on a mission that leads to the climactic battle. Wright reprises her role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, where her character plays a central role as Harry Potter's love interest.

With a bigger part, Wright received mostly positive reviews. Variety wrote, "Bonnie Wright’s Ginny intrigues as the sort of initial plain Jane who keeps growing on you."[6]

Wright reprised her role in the final two films Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Wright has also provided the voice of Ginny Weasley in the video game versions of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

[edit] After Harry Potter

Wright appeared in two TV films: 2002's Stranded as the younger version of Sarah Robinson and 2004's Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures, where she played the younger version of writer Agatha Christie.[7] She had a guest role on the Disney Channel's The Replacements voicing Vanessa in the season two premiere "London Calling".

Wright signed to appear in Sweat, a short film which is part of a project of five films called Geography of the Hapless Heart, a feature length film about "the complexity of intimacy, shot in five international locations around the world. "Wright portrays Mia and the film has a set release of 2012.[8][9]

Wright confirmed to be starring in The Philosophers, an American production which began filming July 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The film also stars Rhys Wakefield and James D'Arcy and is directed by John Huddles.[10][11] Wright plays Georgina, one of the students.[12]

In January 2012, Wright will start shooting a British 19th century period film In Want of a Wife.[13]

[edit] Modelling

Wright has her own profile page at Next Models Agency.[14] She was named the winner of the Most Edgy Look Award at the 2011 Rodial Beautiful Awards.[15] Also in 2011, Wright appeared in a fashion spread for The Financial Times' luxury lifestyle magazine How to Spend It. The shoot, which took place at the Victoria and Albert Museum, was dedicated to capturing the languor of Dante Rossetti's paintings.[16]

Wright has participated as a catwalk model for fashion designer Katie Eary, autumn/winter 2011 show during London Fashion Week.[17] Wright has been featured in various photoshoots and interviews: including in the Entertainment Weekly,[18] The Times Luxx Magazine,[19] The Daily Mail You Magazine,[20] InStyle Magazine,[21] Nylon Magazine,[22] Vanity Fair,[23] and Dirty Glam Magazine.[24]

[edit] Screenwriting and directing

Wright will be making her screenwriting and directorial debut for her graduation film Separate We Come, Separate We Go. The film will premiere at the BAFTA Graduate in 2012.[25][26]

[edit] Personal life

In April 2011, Wright became engaged to fellow British actor Jamie Campbell Bower.[27][28]

[edit] Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2002 Stranded Young Sarah Robinson TV film
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2004 Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures Young Agatha Christie TV film
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ginny Weasley Supporting role.
2007 Replacements, TheThe Replacements Vanessa Voice only; TV; "London Calling"
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2010 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2010 Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Ginny Weasley Supporting role
2012 Geography of the Hapless Heart Mia Post-production
2012 The Philosophers Georgina Post-production
2012 In Want of a Wife Pre-production
Video game
Year Game Role Notes
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Ginny Weasley Voice only
2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Ginny Weasley Voice only
Director
Year Film Role Notes
2012 Separate We Come, Separate We Go Director only, directorial debut Will be premiered at the Graduation BAFTAs
Screenwriter
Year Film Role Notes
2012 Separate We Come, Separate We Go Screenwriter only, screenwriting debut Will be premiered at the Graduation BAFTAs

[edit] Awards and Nominations

Awards
Year Award Category Film Result
2011 Rodial Beautiful Awards[29] Most Edgy Look Award Won
2012 Empire Award[30] Best Female Newcomer Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Nominated

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Bonnie Wright". Snitch Seeker. 2010. http://www.snitchseeker.com/gallery/albums/halfbloodprince/hbpcastinterviews/interviewbonnie.jpg. Retrieved 22 November 2010. [dead link]
  2. ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.; at ancestry.com
  3. ^ Merrill, Brian (2006). On This Date: A Day-by-Day Look at Historical Events. Lulu.com. p. 36. ISBN 1430305010. 
  4. ^ a b Lydia Slater (26 June 2009). "The magic of Bonnie Wright". London Evening Standard. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifestyle/article-23712043-the-magic-of-bonnie-wright.do. Retrieved 14 July 2009. 
  5. ^ Riggs, Thomas (2007). Contemporary Theatre, Film & Television: A Biographical Guide. Gale Group. p. 341. ISBN 0787690503. 
  6. ^ McCarthy, Todd (5 July 2009). "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117940610/. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  7. ^ "Client Details". Unitedagents.co.uk/. http://unitedagents.co.uk/bonnie-wright#profile-1. Retrieved 8 August 2010. 
  8. ^ "Geography of The Hapless Heart". IMDb.com. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568342/. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  9. ^ "Video: New Wild Target clip; Tom Felton Sun shoot photo; Bonnie Wright Sweat promo". Snitchseeker.com. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/video-new-wild-target-clip-tom-felton-sun-shoot-photo-bonnie-wright-sweat-promo-74127/. Retrieved 8 August 2011. 
  10. ^ Ashley Ross. "Exclusive Interview: Bonnie Wright on the End of Harry Potter". marieclaire.com. http://www.marieclaire.com/world-reports/opinion/bonnie-wright-harry-potter-interview. Retrieved 21 April 2011. 
  11. ^ "Harry Potter Star to Shoot Hollywood Movie in Jakarta" June 14, 2011, Jakarta Globe
  12. ^ "The Philosophers". NYTimes.com/. http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/465135/The-Philosophers/overview. Retrieved 21 April 2011. 
  13. ^ Cox, Rebecca (17 September 2011). "EXCLUSIVE: Bonnie Wright: Life After Ginny". Glamour UK. http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/celebrity/celebrity-news/2011/09/17/bonnie-wright-interview-about-harry-potter-at-london-fashion-week. Retrieved 17 September 2011. 
  14. ^ Bonnie Wright's official Next Models Agency profile page
  15. ^ "Rodial.co.uk". Rodial.co.uk. http://www.rodial.co.uk/about/articles/rodial_beautiful_awards.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2011. 
  16. ^ "Video: New Bonnie Wright FT How to Spend It magazine photo shoot". Snitchseeker.com. 18 February 2011. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/video-new-bonnie-wright-ft-how-to-spend-it-magazine-photo-shoot-79761/index2.html. Retrieved 16 September 2011. 
  17. ^ "Bonnie Wright models for 2011 F/W London Fashion Week Katie Eary show". Snitchseeker.com. 23 February 2011. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/bonnie-wright-models-for-2011-f-w-london-fashion-week-katie-eary-show-79818/. Retrieved 9 August 2011. 
  18. ^ Jenson, Jeff (10 July 2009). "'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince': 8 EW Exclusive Cast Pics". Entertainment Weekly. http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20290,736,00.html. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  19. ^ "New Bonnie Wright feature in LUXX magazine". Snitchseeker.com. 7 September 2009. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/new-bonnie-wright-feature-in-luxx-magazine-68027/. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  20. ^ Methven, Charlotte (12 December 2009). "How Bonnie charmed Harry". The Daily Mail. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-1234198/Bonnie-Wright-The-actress-holds-Harry-Potter-spell.html. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  21. ^ McNulty, Pat (27 January 2010). "InStyle celebrates new British talent". InStyle.co.uk. http://www.instyle.co.uk/news/instyle-celebrates-new-british-talent-27-01-10. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  22. ^ "Rupert Grint, Tom Felton & Bonnie Wright talk Harry Potter in Nylon magazine". Snitchseeker.com. 28 April 2010. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/rupert-grint-tom-felton-and-bonnie-wright-talk-harry-potter-in-nylon-magazine-73026/. Retrieved 13 June 2010. 
  23. ^ "Bonnie Wright & Jamie Campbell Bower featured in Vanity Fair September style issue". Snitchseeker.com. 8 July 2010. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/bonnie-wright-and-jamie-campbell-bower-featured-in-vanity-fair-september-style-issue-75166/. Retrieved 13 July 2010. 
  24. ^ "Bonnie on Dirrty Glam!". So Bonnie.net. 5 May 2010. http://so-bonnie.net/2010/05/bonnie-on-dirrty-glam/. Retrieved 30 August 2010. 
  25. ^ "New Bonnie Wright directorial debut info, Geography of the Hapless Heart film promos". Snitchseeker.com/. http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/new-bonnie-wright-directorial-debut-info-geography-of-the-hapless-heart-film-promos-82876/. Retrieved 22 July 2011. 
  26. ^ "Separate We Come, Separate We Go". Separatewecomeseparatewego.com/. http://www.separatewecomeseparatewego.com/. Retrieved 1 August 2011. 
  27. ^ "Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) talks HARRY POTTER & her engagement to Jamie Campbell Bower". moviesireland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-85Jh0IJ34. Retrieved 5 April 2011. 
  28. ^ "Harry Potter's Jamie Campbell Bower, Bonnie Wright Engaged!". Us Weekly. 13 April 2011. http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/harry-potters-jamie-campbell-bower-bonnie-wright-engaged-2011134. Retrieved 27 October 2011. 
  29. ^ "Rodial.co.uk". Rodial.co.uk. http://www.rodial.co.uk/about/articles/rodial_beautiful_awards.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2011. 
  30. ^ O'Hara, Helen (5 March 2012). "The Awards Nominations Are Here!". Empire. http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=33322/. Retrieved 5 March 2012. 

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