BUDDING star Kobie Hunte is about to start living every young actor's dream after scooping a part in the fourth Harry Potter film.

Kobie, 13, a pupil at McEntee School, Billet Road, Walthamstow, has won a role in the next magical movie about the young wizard, Harry Potter and the Goblets of Fire.

The Year 8 student, who also goes to the Italia-Conti acting school, shouted for joy when she found out she had got a part, but despite her excitement she can't tell anyone what it is as the film's plots are still top secret.

Kobie said: "At first I didn't want to audition because I was quite scared. However, my mum and dad and two of my teachers at school, Miss Bretterecker and Miss Parker, persuaded me to go.

"I also had some help from my friends at school and so went along to the auditions. Waiting at the auditions was very frightening but actually doing it wasn't that bad at all."

A few weeks went by and at first Kobie thought she hadn't been successful but out of the blue a letter arrived informing her she had been selected for a part in the film. She will start filming in June.

Kobie said: "I shouted for joy and all thanks to my parents, friends and teachers."

Greg Levitt, headteacher, said: "We are delighted to give Kobie our support. I have had other students take part in shows and television and the arrangements to continue their education and look after them are very good indeed."

Kobie, who lives in East Ham, was part of the English young gymnastics squad for nine years and when she decided to reduce her commitment to gymnastics because it was too time consuming, her mum and dad were only too pleased to support her developing her acting career.

Kobie's mum said she was thrilled her daughter got a part.

She said: "I am so proud of her because she works hard and is dedicated and always reaches her goals. I will back Kobie whatever path she chooses to follow.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Levitt and the staff and pupils at McEntee School for all their support."