Evanna Patricia Lynch is an Irish actress and activist. She is best known for portraying Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series. She was born on August 16, 1991, in Termonfeckin, County Louth, Ireland.
Lynch was a big Harry Potter fan before she was cast in the series. She auditioned for the role of Luna Lovegood in 2006 and was chosen out of 15,000 applicants. Lynch appeared in the last four Harry Potter films, starting with “Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix” (2007).
Lynch has continued to act in various film and television projects after the Harry Potter series concluded. She has also lent her voice to audiobooks and podcasts. In 2019, she appeared in the play “Games for Lovers” at the Vaults Theatre in London.
As an activist, Lynch advocates for veganism and animal rights. She has been involved with several non-profit organisations and launched both a vegan-themed podcast and the cruelty-free cosmetics brand Kinder Beauty Box.
Evanna Lynch now: What did Evanna Lynch say about J.K Rowling?
Evanna Lynch, who played the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter film series, has been a supporter of J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books.
Lynch praised Rowling in a 2018 interview with RTE, calling her “a wonderful writer and Irish incredible person.”
She also stated that while she did not agree with everything Rowling had said, she still had respect for her as a person. Rowling had recently made controversial and hurtful remarks against the transgender community.