Katie Leung

(L) Top by SANDRO. Skirt by LE KILT. (R) Top by NORSE PROJECTS.

Who do you know who has the ‘best’ voice – and qualify what your standards are for them being ‘best’
Sara Kestelman who I worked with recently in a production at Hampstead Theatre has a magnificent voice which resonated effortlessly in the space on stage, piercing through the soul without the need for volume/ shouting. She also happens to be an incredible actress.

What was the last habit that you took up and the last one that you’ve given up?
Taken up menthols. Given up coffee.

If the last three places you read about or watched became a travel itinerary, where would you go? 
Pyongyang, Los Angeles, San Sebastián.

Similarly to ‘writers block’, have you ever experienced or heard of actors suffering from a ‘performers block’?
Yes and especially in theatre when you’re given the time to explore the character. Sometimes I find myself resorting to clichés that are untruthful and have to start over.

Jacket & skirt by HOLLY FULTON.

Regardless of how accurate it is or was, which actor (or character) did/ do you relate the most?
Bob Harris from Lost in Translation.

What shouldn’t be looked at as a chore?
Your job.

What is your greatest fear or concern pertaining to creativity?
That it might be stifled by self doubt.

Are there any days in the past year composed of moments you can recall vividly? What made it so memorable?
Watching my 17 year old sister opening up her presents on Christmas Day. It was our first Christmas together.

Katie Leung can be seen in The Foreigner in cinemas worldwide this fall.

As told to Paul Vaughan for TPJ
Creative Director & Photographer: Jessie Craig
Stylist: Harriet Byczok
Hair: Tracie Cant
Makeup: Gia Mills

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