Katy is half-British, half-Columbian. - A year older than Song Joong Ki, Katy Saunders was born to a British father and a Columbian mother. While she was born in England, she spent most of her life in Italy, where she also continued her studies.www.imdb.com
The British actress is a year older than Song Joong Ki. - While she doesn’t look the part, the 38-year-old actress is actually a year older than Song Joong Ki. Katy was born on July 21, 1984, while her husband’s date of birth is September 19, 1985. (But if we take Song Joong Ki's Korean age, then they'll have the same age.)www.zapzee.com
She has a degree in Business Administration. - Upon her family’s relocation to Italy, Katy started studying in an English-speaking school in Rome and pursued her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration later at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. www.imdb.com
She debuted in 2002 as an actress. - In 2002, Katy first made her way to the acting industry via the Italian film “A Journey Called Love” (also known as “A Scandalous Journey”). In this romance-drama movie, she portrayed a younger version of the female lead’s character.www.imdb.com
Her acting portfolio is notable. - Apart from several Italian movies, Katy has also participated in a handful of Hollywood projects including American films “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” and “Welcome Home.” She appeared in an episode in the television series “Law & Order,” too.www.popbela.com
She was cast in the film “Third Person,” which is top-billed by Hollywood veteran Liam Neeson. - The 2013 romantic drama film “Third Person” is perhaps Katy Saunders’ biggest Hollywood break to date. Cast alongside Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, and Olivia Wilde, Katy has taken the role of Gina in the movie.www.mtvhustle.com
She is said to be working as a Language teacher. - Besides acting, Katy Saunders is rumored to be working as an English teacher. In fact, many have previously speculated that she was the “Reborn Rich” actor’s private language tutor.www.tnasrl.net
She has two dogs that Song Joong Ki mentioned in one of his speeches. - Upon winning the Daesang award at the APAN Star Awards 2022, Song Joong Ki expressed in his acceptance speech that he is thankful for Katy and her two adorable dogs, Maya and Antes. www.singtao.com
She seems low-key when it comes to social media. - While Katy has accounts across social media platforms, she doesn’t seem to be active online for quite a few years now. What seems to be her unverified Instagram, @katylouisesaunders, for one, has a total of 923 followers as of writing, but has no single post at all.www.imdb.com
She has snagged an acting award. - Back in 2007, Katy Saunders won the Best New Performer title at the Toulouse Spanish Film Festival, also known as Cinespaña, for portraying the character of an Italian noblewoman, Giulia Farnese, in the 2006 film “Los Borgia.”www.imdb.com