Ashley Jeein Park

Name: Ashley Jeein Park

Introduction: Ashley Park is an American actress and singer, celebrated for her dynamic performances on both Broadway and in television. She gained significant recognition for originating the role of Gretchen Wieners in the “Mean Girls” musical and for her role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix series “Emily in Paris.”

Date of birth: June 6, 1991

Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)

Place of birth: Glendale, California, U.S. (She was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan).

Family:

Parents’ names: Andrew Park (father) and Sara Park (mother). Both immigrated to California from South Korea as children.
Spouse: As of current information, she is in a relationship with British actor Paul Forman, whom she met as a co-star on “Emily in Paris” in 2022. There is no information about a current spouse.
Children: No children.
Relatives: She is a second cousin to actor Justin H. Min.

Profession: Actress, singer, dancer.

Nationality: American (Korean-American)

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended: University of Michigan (BFA in Musical Theatre, 2013). She also attended Pioneer High School and the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Biography and What Famous For:
Ashley Park began her journey in the performing arts at a young age, displaying a natural talent for singing, dancing, and acting. Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she was involved in local theater and trained extensively. Her career, however, was uniquely shaped by a battle with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 15. She has spoken about how this experience profoundly impacted her perspective on life and her commitment to performing.

After graduating from the University of Michigan, Park quickly made a name for herself in the competitive world of Broadway. She made her Broadway debut in “Mamma Mia!” in 2014. Her breakout role on the stage came as Tuptim in the 2015 Broadway revival of “The King and I,” for which she was featured as a principal soloist on the cast recording and received a Grammy Award nomination. She also garnered critical acclaim and a Lucille Lortel Award for her role as MwE in the Off-Broadway musical “KPOP.”

However, it was her portrayal of Gretchen Wieners in the Broadway musical adaptation of “Mean Girls” (which premiered in 2017 and opened on Broadway in 2018) that truly cemented her status as a Broadway star. Her performance earned her nominations for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and a Drama Desk Award.

In 2019, Ashley Park transitioned to a broader international audience when she was cast as Mindy Chen in the Netflix comedy series “Emily in Paris.” Her character, a talented aspiring singer and best friend to the titular Emily, quickly became a fan favorite. Park’s musical talents are frequently showcased in the series, with her renditions of popular songs often going viral.

Beyond “Emily in Paris,” she has continued to expand her presence in film and television, with notable roles in:

“Joy Ride” (2023): A critically acclaimed R-rated comedy that follows four Asian American women on a hilarious and heartfelt journey through Asia.
“Beef” (2023): A dark comedy-drama series on Netflix, where she had a recurring role.
“Only Murders in the Building” (2023): Appearing in the third season of the popular Hulu mystery-comedy.
“Mr. Malcolm’s List” (2022): A period romantic comedy film.

Ashley Park is admired for her vocal prowess, comedic timing, and dramatic depth, establishing herself as a versatile talent across different mediums.

Have participated (Selected Works):

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