Grace Park

About

Grace Park is a talented Canadian-American actress renowned for her performances in both television and film. She was born on March 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, but moved to Canada at a young age where she later earned her degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia. Park's acting career took off when she landed a role in the popular science fiction series "Battlestar Galactica," where she played the character Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii. Besides her significant role in "Battlestar Galactica", she is also known for her parts in popular TV shows like "Hawaii Five-0" and "A Million Little Things." Her work in the film and television industry has earned her several nominations and awards, making her one of the recognizable figures in the entertainment industry.

Associated With

Grace Park is a prominent actress in the film industry, best known for her roles in popular television series like "Hawaii Five-0" and "Battlestar Galactica". Throughout her career, she has collaborated with numerous notable members of the industry. While working on the revamped "Hawaii Five-0", she worked closely with Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan, forming strong professional bonds. In "Battlestar Galactica," she shared screen space with actors such as Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell. On a personal level, she is known to keep her private life quite secluded, but it's known that she is married to Phil Kim since 2004. Beyond her acting career, Park doesn't have any other major known collaborations in the industry.

Career Highlights

• "Romeo Must Die" (2000): Grace Park made her Hollywood debut in this action film.
• "Edgemont" (2000-2005): Park began her breakout role as Shannon Ng in this Canadian TV drama series.
• "Battlestar Galactica" (2003-2009): She gained international recognition for her role as Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii and Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon in this sci-fi television series.
• Asian Excellence Awards nomination (2006): Park was recognised for her brilliant acting on "Battlestar Galactica".
• "The Cleaner" (2008-2009): Park starred as Akani Cuesta in this American television drama series.
• "Hawaii Five-0" (2010-2017): One of her most memorable roles as Kono Kalakaua, she was a main character on this police procedural drama television series for seven seasons.
• Online Film & Television Association (OFTA) Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series nomination (2011): This was for her performance in "Hawaii Five-0".
• "A Million Little Things" (2018-Present): Park currently stars as Katherine Kim, a character battling a variety of challenges in this American family drama television series.

Notable Awards

• Grace Park is an accomplished Canadian-American actress known especially for her roles in "Hawaii Five-0" and "Battlestar Galactica". While she has been nominated for several awards during her career, she notably won:
• The 'Asian Excellence Award' for Outstanding Female Television Performance for her role in "Battlestar Galactica" in 2006.
• She also won the 'KoreAm Achievement Award' in the Entertainment category in 2010.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Grace Park Movie/TV Show?

Grace Park is perhaps best known for her role as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Sharon "Athena" Agathon on "Battlestar Galactica," a critically acclaimed Syfy channel series that aired from 2004 to 2009. Her outstanding performance in the dystopian science-fiction drama received considerable praise, and the show developed a cult-following. She also achieves popularity through her role as Kono Kalakaua on the CBS television series "Hawaii Five-0," contributing to the success of the show. Both of these have become significant roles in her career, making her renowned in the television industry.

How Did Grace Park Get Famous?

Grace Park gained fame primarily for her acting career in popular television series. Her outstanding breakout role was as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and later, Sharon "Athena" Agathon on the critically acclaimed sci-fi series "Battlestar Galactica," for which she garnered substantial acclaim and a global fan base. However, it was her portrayal of Kono Kalakaua in the CBS series "Hawaii Five-0" that further boosted her popularity, making her a household name. Her talent and charisma on screen carved a significant niche for her in the entertainment industry.