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 Siblings: Meet Máiréad Lynch, Emily Lynch and Patrick Lynch
She has two more established sisters, Emily Lynch and Mairead Lynch, and one more youthful sibling named Patrick Lynch.
Evanna has spoken in interviews about her close relationship with her siblings and how they are all creative and artistic. She has also mentioned that her siblings have been supportive of her acting career and have attended her film premiere and other events.
In addition to her siblings, Evanna has also mentioned that she has several cousins who are also involved in the arts, including music and filmmaking.