Evanna Lynch facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evanna Lynch
Lynch in 2021
Born	Evanna Patricia Lynch (1991-08-16) 16 August 1991 (age 33) Termonfeckin, County Louth, Ireland
Education	Our Lady's College, Greenhills, Drogheda Centre for Talented Youth Institute of Education
Occupation	Actress voice actress activist
Years active	2006–present
Height	158 cm (5 ft 2 in)
Relatives	Declan Kiberd (uncle) Damien Kiberd (uncle)

Evanna Patricia Lynch (born on August 16, 1991) is an actress and activist from Ireland. She is most famous for playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter movies.

Evanna made her movie debut in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007). She played Luna Lovegood in all the later Harry Potter films. Her acting was praised by many. The series ended with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). She also appeared in a Harry Potter parody show called A Very Potter Senior Year (2012).

After Harry Potter, Evanna acted in the movie G.B.F. (2013). It was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival and got good reviews. She also started acting on stage in the play Houdini in 2013. She played Bess Houdini. Evanna starred in the drama My Name Is Emily (2015). This film was well-received at the Galway Film Fleadh. In 2017, she was in the play Disco Pigs in London. In 2018, she competed on Dancing with the Stars (season 27) and finished in third place. She later acted in the play The Omission of the Family Coleman in 2019.

Evanna is also known for being an activist. She supports veganism and animal rights. She works with different non-profit groups. She also started a podcast about veganism and a cruelty-free makeup brand called Kinder Beauty Box.

Early Life and School

Evanna Patricia Lynch was born on August 16, 1991, in Termonfeckin, County Louth, Ireland. Her parents are Marguerite and Donal Lynch. She has two older sisters and one younger brother. Her uncle, Declan Kiberd, is a well-known expert in Irish literature.

Evanna first read the Harry Potter books when she was 8 years old. She became a big fan. She even wrote fan stories and letters to the author, J. K. Rowling. She went to Cartown National School until 2004. Then she moved to Our Lady's College in Drogheda. Her father was the deputy principal there. In 2008, Evanna studied drama at a special summer school for talented teenagers. While filming Harry Potter, she had tutors for at least three hours every day. In 2010, she went to the Institute of Education to finish her high school exams.

When Evanna was 11, she faced some health challenges. She said the Harry Potter series helped her a lot during this time. She often wrote to J. K. Rowling. She said the "books and her kindness really made me want to live again." During the release of the fifth book, Order of the Phoenix, in 2003, she was in the hospital. Her family and the book's publisher helped her leave for an hour to get a signed copy of the book.

Acting Career

Becoming Luna Lovegood

In January 2006, Evanna auditioned for the role of Luna Lovegood. This was for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She was 14 years old. She was chosen from about 15,000 other girls. Producers were very impressed with how much she understood the character. David Heyman, a producer, said: "The others could play Luna; Evanna Lynch is Luna." J. K. Rowling also felt that Evanna was perfect for the part. Before Harry Potter, Evanna had only acted in school plays. While filming, she even helped design some of Luna's unique accessories.

Evanna Lynch signing DVDs in London in 2009.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was Evanna's first movie. It came out in 2007. The movie was very popular and got good reviews. Critics especially liked Evanna's performance. The New York Times called her acting "spellbinding." She also voiced Luna in the video game for the movie.

Evanna played Luna again in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). This movie was also a big success. Critics like Wesley Morris praised her acting. Michael Dwyer called her the best Irish actress of 2009. She was nominated for awards for her role. She also voiced Luna in this movie's video game.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was released in 2010. It received good reviews and made a lot of money. The Boston Herald said Evanna "is still delightfully lunar." She voiced Luna in the video game for this film too. Evanna played Luna for the last time in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. This movie was highly praised and became one of the highest-grossing films ever. Critics loved her performance. She also voiced Luna in this movie's video game.

In 2012, Evanna joined the cast of StarKid Productions at Leakycon. She read the script for A Very Potter Senior Year. This was a funny musical based on Harry Potter.

J. K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, spoke at the premiere of Deathly Hallows – Part 2. She called Evanna one of the "Big Seven" main cast members. Rowling said that Evanna had the most impact on how Luna's character was written later on. In 2012, Rowling said that when she wrote the final books, she "saw her. [She] got in my head. I even heard her voice when I was writing Luna."

Other Films and Stage Roles

After Harry Potter, Evanna appeared as Princess Alehna in the TV show Sinbad in 2012. She also starred in the teen comedy G.B.F. in 2013. This movie was shown at film festivals and got positive reviews.

Evanna Lynch at the British Podcast Awards in 2018.

In 2013, Evanna starred in the play Houdini. She played Bess Houdini, the wife of the famous magician Harry Houdini. The play toured the UK. In 2015, Evanna was in the TV film Danny and the Human Zoo. She acted alongside her Harry Potter co-stars James and Oliver Phelps.

Evanna played the main character in the Irish drama My Name Is Emily (2015). The film was well-received. The Galway Advertiser praised her acting, noting her "lightness and ethereal quality." She was nominated for Best Actress at the Irish Film and Drama Awards.

From 2017 to 2018, Evanna starred in the play Disco Pigs. It was performed in London and later in New York. In 2018, she competed on Dancing with the Stars with her partner Keo Motsepe. They reached the finale and finished in third place. In 2019, she appeared in the play The Omission of the Family Coleman in the UK.

Evanna Lynch at Comic-Con Germany in 2021.

Evanna also lent her voice to animated shows. She was in Middle School Moguls (2019) and Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2020). She narrated a story from the audiobook The Tales of Beedle the Bard in 2020. This was to help J. K. Rowling's charity, Lumos.

In 2021, Evanna attended Comic Con events in Stuttgart and Brussels. She met fans with other Harry Potter actors. She also co-hosted a podcast for the TV series Normal People in 2020. In 2021, she worked on a radio play called Personal Space.

Evanna has spoken about her career and how it was sometimes hard to find acting jobs after Harry Potter. She learned that acting requires a lot of effort and patience.

Current and Future Projects

Evanna currently co-hosts a podcast called Just Beings. She hosts it with psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy.

She will voice the main character in the 2024 animated movie My Freaky Family. Her next big role will be in the movie Influenced!. This film is a modern version of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Evanna has also been cast to play Lucia Joyce in the film James and Lucia. She has played this role before in a short film and a stage reading.

Other Activities

Charity Work

Evanna does a lot of charity work. She has helped the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. In 2010, she launched their MS Readathon fundraiser. She is also on the board of advisors for The Harry Potter Alliance (HPA). With the HPA, she has supported different causes. She wrote an article about body image and helped with a fundraising book.

Evanna is an ambassador for J. K. Rowling's charity, Lumos. In 2016, Evanna and her Harry Potter co-star Bonnie Wright visited Haiti. They learned about children living in orphanages. They met children who were reunited with their families. Evanna believes that "Without families and without love, children can't be children."

In 2018, Evanna wrote an essay for the book Feminists Don't Wear Pink and Other Lies. The money from this book went to the United Nations charity Girl Up.

Activism and Veganism

Evanna became a vegetarian at age 11. She said she "hated the blood [from raw meat]" as a child. In 2015, she became a vegan for ethical reasons. She says her activism is a way to "give back and a way to right the world."

In 2015, Evanna was the first person to sign a petition against live export of animals. She has joined many animal rights protests and campaigns. In 2018, she traveled to Kerala, India. She observed how Asian elephants were treated there. She also joined the Save the Asian Elephants organization. They asked the government to ban ads for "unethical Asian elephant related holidays."

In 2017, Evanna narrated a short film called iAnimal about the dairy industry. In 2018, it was nominated for an award. In 2018, she narrated another short film against the dog and cat meat trade in Asia. In 2019, Evanna won a Lovie Award for her activism. The award committee praised her for using the internet to share new ideas.

The ChickPeeps Podcast

In November 2017, Evanna started a podcast called The ChickPeeps. She co-hosts it with Robbie Jarvis, Momoko Hill, and Tylor Starr. The podcast is about veganism. They discuss many topics and often have famous activists as guests. Evanna wanted the podcast to feel like "you're hanging out with friends."

Kinder Beauty Box

In November 2018, Evanna co-founded Kinder Beauty Box with actress Daniella Monet. It is a monthly subscription box for vegan and cruelty-free makeup and beauty products. They wanted to "put ethical brands in the spotlight." They also wanted to help people understand confusing labels on products. Evanna and Daniella choose the products themselves. The boxes are shipped in sustainable packaging. A part of the sales goes to animal rights and environmental causes.

Just Beings Podcast

In August 2022, Evanna launched a new podcast called Just Beings. She hosts it with psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy. On the show, they talk about why people act in harmful ways. They explore how we can think differently to create a kinder world for everyone. This includes people, animals, and the planet.

Personal Life

Evanna Lynch lives in London, England. She lived in Los Angeles for five years. In 2007, Evanna started dating her Harry Potter co-star and ChickPeeps co-host Robbie Jarvis. She made their relationship public in 2015. They broke up the next year but remain friends. She later dated singer-songwriter AnDel in 2017. As of 2021, she is reportedly dating an unidentified French man.

In a 2014 interview, she spoke about her Catholic upbringing. She said she stopped going to Mass because she disagreed with some rules. She doesn't like things that make people feel bad about themselves.

Evanna works to promote healthy self-esteem and body image in young girls. This is because of her own past experiences. She wrote an essay called "Why the Body Bind is My Nightmare." In it, she described her struggles with her appearance and how she overcame them. She used ideas from the Harry Potter series to explain her journey.

In October 2021, Evanna published her book The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting: The Tragedy and Glory of Growing Up – A Memoir. The book talks about her recovery and how creativity helped her.

Evanna has said that her favorite book is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She enjoys knitting, reading, dancing, and circus arts. As a vegan, she loves banana smoothies. She has also shared vegan recipes for Harry Potter treats like butterbeer.

Filmography

Film

Television

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Music video

Video games

Stage

Other roles

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Evanna Lynch para niños

• List of vegans