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Harry Potter star looks unrecognisable after quitting acting for a complete career change

Harry Potter star Louis Cordice looks unrecognisable 15 years after he appeared on the iconic franchise.

The British actor portrayed Slytherin student Blaise Zabini in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 in 2010 and 2011.

Blaise was part of the wizarding schools troublesome trio alongside Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, and Josh Herdman as Gregory Goyle.

Louis, who is now is now 35, is a proud family man and shares three children with his stunning wife.

He looks worlds away from his old character and now sports a full beard and moustache after ditching acting for a new career in recruitment.

Louis is now a senior finance recruitment specialist and has had over eight years of experience in the industry.

Harry Potter star Louis Cordice looks unrecognisable 15 years after he appeared on the iconic franchise

Blaise was part of the wizarding schools troublesome trio alongside Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, and Josh Herdman as Gregory Goyle

Describing his work, he said: ‘I specialise in building strong, high-performing finance teams by focusing on the unique needs of both clients and candidates.

‘My approach goes beyond simply filling roles—it’s about long-term, meaningful relationships and finding the right cultural fit.’

However, the child star still attends conventions around the world from Paris to Mexico where he interacts with Harry Potter fans.

Speaking about attending conventions, Louis previously said: ‘I’m lucky to travel the world and get to go to conventions, compared to what we see now, meet Harry Potter fans that now have children.’

He even reunited with Tom and Scarlett Byrne, who played Slytherin student Patsy Parkinson, during one convention at the end of last year.

The trio looked thrilled to be reunited as they posed for fun pictures backstage before meeting the fans.

Scarlett has since gone on to star in the Vampire Diaries as Heretic vampire Nora Hildegard and also appeared in Skybound and Sorority Murder.

During the convention, Louis and Scarlett revealed which scenes were their favourite from the last which actually ended up being cut.

The British actor portrayed Slytherin student Blaise Zabini in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009 and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 in 2010 and 2011

Louis, who is now is now 35, is a proud family man and shares three children with his wife

Louis is now a senior finance recruitment specialist and has had over eight years of experience in the industry after turning away from acting

However, the child star still attends conventions around the world where he interacts with Harry Potter fans and reunites with co-stars including Tom and Scarlett Byrne

Scarlett played Patsy Parkinson (R) in the hit films and Josh Herdman Goyle was played by

Louis also reunited with his fellow Slytherin cast member and one third of the villainous trio Gregory Goyle last year in April as they attended ‘Potter Day’ in Verona, Italy

The pair also showed their close bond as they beamed for a photo as Louis joined Josh at his lavish wedding in 2023

Scarlett said: ‘In the last film we filmed the dungeon scene and we realised then how big it was going to be but it was cut, I think it was in the extras bit though but that scene only took like two takes.’

Louis added: ‘I remember Josh [Herdman] and I doing battles as well in the courtyard but they were cut as well.’

Louis also revealed how he got into acting and how he secured the role in the Slytherin trio.

He said: ‘I got into acting originally, I was Dean Thomas’ double.

‘I was actually picked out of school in year 7 and being a double for two years in two films which was the second and fourth film which got me into acting.

‘From there I got an agent and she through me into auditions and three auditions later I got the part for Harry Potter.

‘So coming back from being a double to being a main character in the films was pretty incredible to be honest.’

Louis also reunited with his fellow Slytherin cast member and one third of the villainous trio Gregory Goyle last year in April as they attended ‘Potter Day’ in Verona, Italy.

Goyle was played by Josh Herdman, who is now a mixed martial artist.

The pair also showed their close bond as they beamed for a photo as Louis joined Josh at his lavish wedding in 2023.

May 1, 2025
Emotional Warwick Davis fights back tears as he pays tribute to his late wife Samantha and admits he has found love again while accepting the Fellowship Award at the BAFTAs

Warwick Davis became visibly emotional and brought both tears and laughter from the audience during his heartfelt speech at the BAFTAs on Sunday night.

The actor, 55, was honoured with a BAFTA Fellowship, which recognises those who have made an ‘outstanding and exceptional’ contribution to the screen.

He was presented the award by his former Harry Potter co-star Tom Felton, while the audience were shown a montage of scenes from his famous projects, interspersed with clips from his fellow stars and family, praising his talents.

Taking to the stage to a standing ovation, Warwick began his speech: ‘This is probably the best thing that has ever happened to me… and I’ve been in Star Wars!

‘I’m going to keep this short, it’s been a long night… short, yes you can laugh.’

He went on: ‘I’m going to say thank you to my mum, my first agent, she’s the reason I am here tonight.’

He then thanked all his team who supported him throughout his career and shared the award with them, before amending: ‘Sod that. I’ve done all the work, it’s for me! This is all mine.’

Warwick then became emotional as he dedicated the award to his beloved wife, Samantha Davis, who tragically died last year.

Samantha, who was herself an actor, died on March 24 last year at the age of 53, and had been married to Warwick for 33 years, welcoming three children together.

Warwick said: ‘Above all I would like to dedicate and thank my wonderful wife Sammy who died almost a year ago. She was always so supportive of my career and encouraged me to grab every opportunity with both hands.

‘Since then, life has been pretty tough for me but thanks to the support of our wonderful children Annabelle and Harrison, I’ve been able to continue wokring and engaging in life.’

He then gave a special shout out to a mystery person he referred to as ‘sponge’ and thanked them for helping him ‘love again’.

Fighting back tears, he voice broke as he said: ‘Special mention should go to Sponge, you know who you are. Thank you for showing me that life can still have meaning and for helping me to laugh and to love again’.

He concluded his speech by saying: ‘Finally thank you to BAFTA from the bottom of my heart for this incredible honour, I shall treasure it always. See you in the movies!’

and those who have helped him through the difficult period following her loss.

The heartfelt speech caused the audience to become visibly emotional, while viewers at home were also left in tears.

BAFTAS 2025: WINNERS AT A GLANCE

Best Film – Conclave

Best Actor – Adrian Brody

Best Actress – Mikey Madison, Anora

Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain

Best Supporting Actress – Zoe Saldana, Emilia Perez

Best Director – The Brutalist, Brady Corbet

Outstanding British Film – Conclave

Original Screenplay – A Real Pain, Jesse Einsenberg

Rising Star Award – David Jonsson

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Emotional Warwick Davis fights back tears as he pays tribute to his late wife Samantha and admits he has found love again while accepting the Fellowship Award at the BAFTAs

February 16, 2025
Tom Felton Enjoys Romantic Getaway with Girlfriend Roxanne Danya in Portofino

Harry Potter star Tom Felton looked worlds away from Draco Malfoy as he soaked up the sun with rarely seen girlfriend Roxanne Danya in Portofino this week.

The actor, 36, who found fame as Harry’s nemesis in the fantasy franchise, he cut a casual figure in white T-shirt, joggers and a baseball cap.

Sporting stubble, Tom toted his essentials in a backpack and carried a camera as he and Roxanne larked around for fun snaps amid their romantic getaway.

The gorgeous jewellery designer, who is believed to have been dating the actor for four years, put on a leggy display for the outing in a pair of shorts.

She completed the look with a bell sleeved floral top and shades and appeared in great sprints as the couple made the most of the glorious weather.

Harry Potter star Tom Felton looked worlds away from Draco Malfoy as he soaked up the sun with rarely seen girlfriend Roxanne Danya in Portofino this week

The actor found fame as Harry’s nemesis in the fantasy franchise (Right, pictured in 2002’s Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets)

Sporting stubble, Tom toted his essentials in a backpack and carried a camera as he and Roxanne larked around for fun snaps amid their romantic getaway

The couple are said to have met in her native South Africa and she moved to the UK to be with Tom in 2022.

Tom previously dated actress Jade Olivia, who played Darco’s onscreen wife Astrid, for eight years and in 2020, co-star Emma Watson revealed that she could remember the exact moment that she ‘fell in love’ with him while on the set of Harry Potter.

The actress – who played Hermione Granger – reminisced about her crush on the actor and vividly recalled him making her heart skip a beat for the first time.

The pair also shared a warm embrace as they hugged with delight while reuniting on camera in The Great Hall for the TV special to mark the film’s 20th anniversary.

Tom was 14 years old when the first Harry Potter movie came out in 2001, while Emma was just 11. They both starred in all eight Harry Potter films.

She recalled: ‘I walked into the room where we were having tutoring. The assignment that had been given was to draw what you thought God looked like, and Tom had drawn a girl with a backward cap on a skateboard.

‘And I just don’t know how to say it – I just fell in love with him. I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet, it was number seven, and if his name was on the call sheet, it was an extra exciting day.

‘He was three years above me and so for him he was like: “you’re like my little sister”.’

Despite being at the centre of dating rumours for years, to Emma’s disappointment nothing ever happened between her and Tom, although the actor admitted that he was fully aware of his secret admirer.

The gorgeous jewellery designer, who is believed to have been dating the actor for four years, put on a leggy display for the outing in a pair of shorts

for one snap Tom jumped into the air with Roxanne capturing the moment

She completed the look with a bell sleeved floral top and shades and appeared in great sprints as the couple made the most of the glorious weather

The lovebirds later dined alfresco

Tom said: ‘I think I was in the hair and make-up chair and someone said something along the lines of, “Yeah, she had a crush on you.”

‘I became very protective over her. Yeah, I’ve always had a soft spot for her and that continues to this day. There’s always been something that’s like, I don’t know, a kinship.’

Since Harry Potter concluded the pair have remained close friends – in 2019 he posted a snap of him teaching her how to play guitar in South Africa.

Emma has confessed in various interviews that she had a childhood crush on him in the early days of their friendship while making the movies.

‘For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton. He was my first crush. He totally knows,’ she told Seventeen in 2011.

Tom previously dated Jade Olivia Gordon (right), who starred as Draco’s wife Astoria Greengrass in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

In 2020 co-star Emma Watson revealed that she could remember the exact moment that she ‘fell in love’ with him while on the set of Harry Potter (pictured together in 2004)

She recalled: ‘I walked into the room where we were having tutoring… And I just don’t know how to say it – I just fell in love with him. I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet, it was number seven, and if his name was on the call sheet, it was an extra exciting day’- pictured during a tutoring session

‘We talked about it – we still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that’s cool,’ said Emma, who is now dating businessman Leo Robinton.

During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show she elaborated: ‘Between sort of the ages of 10 and 12 I had a really terrible crush on Tom Felton.’

She explained: ‘We love a bad guy and he was a few years older and he had a skateboard and that just did it, really.’

Emma said Tom ‘totally knew’ about the crush but would say: ‘”Oh, I see her in like a younger sisterly way,” and it just broke my heart.’

September 16, 2024
Actor Tom Felton receives harsh criticism for his latest song, with listeners advising him to seek a different career path.

Tom Felton may have wanted a broomstick to whisk him away on Thursday after the Harry Potter star’s new musical release was savaged by unimpressed listeners.

The star, 36, who is best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, has been making music for several years and released his latest album Orange just last week.

However, one of the singer’s new songs, Holding On has been met with criticism and gone viral on TikTok as fans rushed to X to share their thoughts.

One fan commented: ‘Finding out Tom Felton makes music unironically ruined my night’;

‘I need whoever keeps telling Tom Felton he can sing to stop immediately and make him go get a real job.’;

Tom Felton recently released a new song and fans are less than impressed with the new track as they described it as a ‘painful listen’

‘Tom Felton desperately needs employment. Someone get him in a hallmark movie quickly so he doesn’t release more music.’;

‘There’s no way people like Tom Felton’s new singles…’ followed by a laughing gif.

‘How’s it possible that there’s a worse song already been released this year that’s worse than Jojo Siwa’s Karma. What is Tom Felton doing.’;

‘That Tom Felton song has me in tears (crying emoji) It’s so bad.’

During the song, Tom could also be heard calling himself ‘just a boy on a skateboard and saying: ‘I’ll still make your heart skip now like you were 17,’

This lead some to believe that he could be referencing his co-star Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.

A fan speculated: ‘I find that line interesting because Emma Watson describes him like that when she talks about when they were younger and she had a crush on him.’

The pair have never been romantically linked before, however, Emma has spoken about ‘falling in love’ with Tom when they were children.

The star, 36, who is best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, has been making music for several years and released his latest album Orange just last week

However, one of the singer’s new songs, Holding On has been met with criticism and gone viral on TikTok as fans rushed to X (formerly known as Twitter ) to share their thoughts

She also mentioned that she considered him a ‘bad boy’ because he had a skateboard.

Although a majority of comments on social media were negative, many other fans showed their loyalty as they defended the Risen actor.

Taking to TikTok one fan commented: ‘No actually I wont take Tom Felton music slander have u HEARD Hawaii, blue skies and we belong slaps every time idc.’;

‘The thing is he knows he isn’t the best but he does it anyway simply because he enjoys it. and that’s what we should be doing in life, even if you aren’t good at something don’t let it discourage you.’

The star has released several songs over the years, including Hawaii in 2011 and Father Of Mine in 2009, which were a hit amongst his loyal fans.

He has also notably appeared on stage in 2:22 A Ghost story in 2022 and in the same year he released his memoir: Beyond The Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard.

Fans also speculated a line in the song referenced his co-star Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in Harry Potter (pictured May 2004)

It comes before Tom and Jason Isaacs sent fans wild as they reunited earlier this year during a visit to The Savoy.

The pair famously played the formidable father-son duo Draco and Lucius Malfoy in the smash-hit Harry Potter franchise.

Tom took to Instagram at the time to share a snap of himself with his on-screen father Jason, 60, as they had a catch-up.

In the snap, Tom cut a casual figure in a white T-shirt and beige trousers, which he styled with white trainers and a vibrant pink sweatshirt.

Jason – who played Death Eater Lucius in the films – looked equally laidback in blue jeans and a black padded jacket, teamed with trainers and a baseball cap.

It comes before Tom and Jason Isaacs sent fans wild as they reunited earlier this year during a visit to The Savoy

The pair famously played the formidable father-son duo Draco and Lucius Malfoy in the smash-hit Harry Potter franchise

Alongside the snap, Tom penned: ‘Father & son,’ alongside a snake emoji in reference to his Hogwarts house Slytherin.

The former co-stars have kept in touch over the years and Jason has long been very supportive of Tom’s career since his days as a child actor in Harry Potter.

Last year in September, Jason marked Tom’s 36th birthday by sharing a selfie in a WHSmith posing alongside Tom’s memoir Beyond the Wand.

He gushed in a caption: ‘Some year you’ve had my madcap boy (can you still be a boy at 36? Damn right you can). Never prouder – not of your success but of how you use it to be of service. Xx’

May 2, 2024
Joe McFadden and Donna Air to replace Sheridan Smith in thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at West End’s Gielgud Theatre alongside Stacey Dooley and James Buckley

Joe McFadden and Donna Air will return to the West End as Sam and Lauren in award-winning play, 2:22 Ghost Story – as it replaces Sheridan Smith’s axed Opening Night show.

Strictly Come Dancing star Joe, 48, has been announced as the latest celeb to star in the popular play, in roles previously played by Hadley Fraser and Tom Felton.

Joe said: ‘I’m really stoked to be returning to the West End in this much-loved, hit show and its latest production at the Gielgud Theatre with this fantastic cast.

‘It’s a beautifully crafted script that has plenty of scares and is hilarious in places and I can’t wait to see what audiences make of our version.’

Hadley was the first to take on the role of Sam when the West End play opened in the summer of 2021.

Strictly’s Joe McFadden, (pictured) and Donna Air set to join Stacey Dooley and James Buckley in thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story at West End’s Gielgud Theatre

Joe- who won Strictly in 2017 with pro dancer Katya Jones – will be acting alongside The Mummy Returns star Donna, who is taking on the role of Lauren

The play follows main character Jenny (Stacey Dooley), who believes her new home is haunted but her husband Sam (Joe) remains skeptical.

They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren (Donna) and new partner Ben (James Buckley) and decide to stay awake until 2.22am to discover the truth

Donna said: ‘I’m so excited to be playing the role of Lauren in one of my favourite plays in the West End – 2.22. I’m looking forward to getting back on stage and seeing you all there!’

Written by award-winning writer Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, and directed by Matthew Dunster and Isabel Marr, 2:22 is an adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may, or may not, appear.

Stacey is making her West End debut as Jenny the in award-winning play.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 37, was announced as the new lead in the popular play on Wednesday.

She will take over the part of Jenny, which as previously been played by Cheryl and Laura Whitmore.

The play follows Jenny (Stacey Dooley), who believes her new home is haunted but her husband Sam (Joe) remains skeptical. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren (Donna) and new partner Ben (James Buckley) and decide to stay awake until 2.22am to discover the truth

Stacey is making her West End debut as Jenny in award-winning play, 2:22 Ghost Story

Stacey is acting alongside Inbetweeners star James, who is taking on the role of Ben

Stacey excitedly said: ‘Delighted to be involved in the next adaptation of 2:22! Made up! I fell for the play when I went to watch it in 2022.

‘All 4 characters feel so familiar, which means the subtle ‘ghost story’ just works so brilliantly. Can’t wait to bring Jenny back to life! Let’s go!’

Lily Allen was the first to take on the role of Jenny and earned rave reviews and a Best Actress nomination at the Olivier Awards.

Other notable names who have appeared in the show in its various locations include Stephanie Beatriz, Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Mandip Gill and Matt Willis.

The play follows Jenny, who believes her new home is haunted but her husband Sam remains skeptical.

They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben and decide to stay awake until 2.22am to discover the truth.

Stacey – who won Strictly in 2018 with her now husband Kevin Clifton – will be acting alongside Inbetweeners star James, who is taking on the role of Ben.

James added: ‘I’m so excited to be rejoining the cast of 2.22. It’s such a brilliant play and to be back in such a brilliant theatre.

‘It will be great to be play Ben again and now all I need to do is make sure I remember the lines. Can’t wait to see everyone there’.

Lily Allen was the first to take on the role of Jenny when the West End play opened in the summer of 2021. The singer earned rave reviews and an Olivier nomination

Sheridan Smith’s Opening Night will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday May 18, two months earlier than originally planned on July 27

It will be running for a strictly limited 10-week season at the Gielgud Theatre, after it was revealed Sheridan Smith’s West End show Opening Night will finish two months earlier than planned due to terrible reviews.

Sheridan’s show has been plagued with issues, including audience members walking out midway through and blasting it as ‘boring’, resulting in its run being shortened by two months.

The show will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday May 18, two months earlier than originally planned on July 27 – as producers blamed a ‘challenging financial landscape’ for the shock decision.

Announcing the news earlier this month, the production team said that the play ‘may not have had the life we had hoped for’.

This means the current UK and Ireland tour of the show continues through to August, meaning 2:22 will be running concurrently in Manchester, then Dublin and London.

Tickets went on general sale for the new shows on April 24.

May 2, 2024
Celebrities’ Astonishing Acts of Kindness: From Protecting Fans from Catcallers to Saving Lives

Several people have revealed their wholesome and positive encounters with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Gossip page DeuxMoi, which crowd-sources celebrity sightings and gathers detailed reports about how stars behave in real life, recently asked their followers if they had ever seen a celebrity demonstrate ‘a random act of kindness’.

The account shared a preview of some answers from people around the world who’ve met A-list celebrities in unexpected situations.

One recalled singer and actor Mandy Patinkin buying them snacks for them at a CVS – a pharmacy in the US.

‘Emma Roberts let me use her charger when my phone died while waiting for an Uber,’ another added.

Several people have revealed their wholesome and positive encounters with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Ryan Gosling (left) and Timothée Chalamet (right)

Someone revealed Harry Potter star Tom Felton ‘saved them from being hit by a car’ nine years ago, while another explained how Barbie actor Ryan Gosling once ‘held a baby carrier for a mother when her hands were full.’

‘Timothée Chalamet complimented my sneakers and told me one was untied,’ one said.

Actor Will Arnett ‘randomly ended up’ at someone’s friend’s birthday dinner ‘and paid for the entire thing’ without ever previously meeting them, another person recounted.

Singer and actor Mandy Patinkin (pictured) once bought snacks for someone at a CVS drugstore

‘Emma Roberts (pictured) let me use her charger when my phone died while waiting for an Uber,’ another added

Another fan wrote about Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox, who said she gave them her hotel gift basket.

Someone said Julianna Margulies ‘screamed at a guy’ who had been ‘following and catcalling’ them.

A wife recalled actor Michael Douglas tipping her husband after he assisted him with his groceries and helped put them in his car.

Harry Potter star Tom Felton (pictured) ‘saved someone from being hit by a car’ nine years ago

Another fan wrote about Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox (left), who said she gave them her hotel gift basket’. Someone said Julianna Margulies (right) ‘screamed at a guy’ who had been ‘following and catcalling’ them

Michael Douglas (pictured) tipped a husband after assisting him with his groceries and helped put them in his car

Finally, one fan remembered a time Johnny Depp bought them a hot dog and Dippin’ Dots at a baseball game when they were a child.

More DeuxMoi followers shared their own experiences in the comments.

‘Joaquin Phoenix tipped me an outrageous sum of money once for delivering Greek vegan food,’ someone wrote.

Will Arnett (pictured) ‘randomly ended up’ at someone’s friend’s birthday dinner ‘and paid for the entire thing’ without ever previously meeting them

Johnny Depp (pictured) bought a child a hot dog and Dippin’ Dots at a baseball game

‘Also, let me tell you, that man is insanely charismatic. We exchanged two sentences when I dropped that order off, and I would have laid down in traffic for him. It’s like a superpower.’

‘Taylor Swift and her Mom, Andrea, delayed their trip to Chicago and let me and my friends sit on their tour bus to ride out the blizzard outside after one of Taylor’s shows in 2008. Nicest people I have EVER met in my life. She even let us hold her CMT Award!’ another said.

‘Celine Dion told me my baby daughter was beautiful when we were shopping in the same store at the same time many years ago,’ someone added.

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