Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Evanna Lynch ( born 16 August 1991 ) is an Irish actress who rose to prominence playing Luna Lovegood , a supporting role in the Harry Potter film series adapted from the book series of the same name .
Simplified: Evanna Lynch ( born 16 August 1991 ) is an Irish actress . She became famous by playing Luna Lovegood , a supporting character in the Harry Potter film series .