Bonnie Francesca Wright (born 17 February 1991) is an English actress, fashion model, screenwriter and director. She is best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. 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. 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. Wright auditioned for the role of Ginny Weasley because her brother said she reminded him of the character.