Bonnie Wright

Bonnie Francesca Wright, born on February 17, 1991, in London, is renowned as an English actress, filmmaker, and environmental activist. She achieved fame for her portrayal of Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
Wright commenced her professional acting journey with her appearance in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001) and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002), holding the role for a decade until the series' conclusion with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" (2011). Post the series, Wright delved into independent cinema, featuring in films like "Before I Sleep" (2013), "The Sea" (2013), and "After the Dark" (2014), although these films received mixed reviews. In 2013, she marked her stage debut as the lead in Peter Ustinov's "The Moment of Truth" at the Southwark Playhouse.


Following her graduation from the London College of Communication in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in filmmaking, Wright established her production company, BonBonLumiere, and embarked on directing short films. Her directorial debut, the coming-of-age drama "Separate We Come, Separate We Go" (2012), featuring David Thewlis, earned critical acclaim upon its release at the Cannes Film Festival. She continued directing projects like "Know Thyself" (2016) and "Sextant" (2016), focusing on landscape and emotion as central themes. Wright's three-part series, "Phone Calls," premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2017. Additionally, she helmed "Medusa's Ankles" (2018), starring Kerry Fox and Jason Isaacs, adapted from A. S. Byatt's "The Matisse Stories." Notably, she directed music videos for artists such as Sophie Lowe, Pete Yorn, and Scarlett Johansson.
Apart from her artistic endeavors, Wright is recognized for her environmental activism and serves as an ambassador for charities like Greenpeace and Lumos.


Bonnie Francesca Wright, born on February 17, 1991, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, is the second child of Sheila Teague and Gary Wright, who are the owners of the jewellery company Wright & Teague. Wright attended Prior Weston Primary School and later continued her education at the King Alfred School in North London for her secondary education.
Despite her demanding filming schedule, Wright managed to keep up with her studies with the assistance of a tutor. She excelled academically, ultimately achieving three A-levels in art, photography, and design technology.
Wright has credited her upbringing on film sets for fostering her knowledge and passion for the film industry. While filming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2009, she enrolled at the London College of Communication at the University of the Arts London. In 2012, Wright successfully graduated from the college with a Bachelor of Arts degree in filmmaking.


In 1999, casting calls were held across the UK for the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." Bonnie Francesca Wright's elder brother, who had read the first two books, suggested that she resembled the character Ginny Weasley. Despite having no prior professional experience aside from school plays, Wright decided to audition "on a whim" after her brother's suggestion.
After her pictures were sent to the film's casting directors, Wright gained a screen test for producer David Heyman, and shortly afterward, her parents were informed that she had secured the role of Ginny Weasley. At the age of nine, Wright made her film debut in the 2001 release of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," appearing in a cameo role in a scene at London King's Cross railway station.


She reprised her role in the sequel, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," where her character begins her studies at Hogwarts and encounters a mysterious diary. While her role was considered important, some critics felt it was underdeveloped. The film was a commercial success, breaking opening records and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in the region.
Wright continued to portray Ginny Weasley in subsequent Harry Potter films, including "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." Her character became more prominent in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," where she joined Dumbledore's Army and participated in the climactic battle against Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.


As the series progressed, Wright's portrayal of Ginny Weasley continued to evolve, with her character becoming a member of the Gryffindor Quidditch team and developing a romantic relationship with Harry Potter. She appeared in the final installments, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" and "Part 2," where she played a significant role in the film's battle scenes and appeared in the epilogue set nineteen years later.
Wright's performance in the final film earned her a nomination for an Empire Award. She also provided the voice of Ginny in the video game adaptations of several Harry Potter films. Wright is one of the thirteen actors who appeared in all eight films of the Harry Potter franchise, earning her a place among the cast members referred to as "The Big Seven" by J.K. Rowling.

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