Megan Park

Megan Park

Park at The F Word premiere in September 2013
Born (1986-07-24) July 24, 1986
Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actress, singer
Years active 2003–present
Spouse(s) Tyler Hilton (m. 2015)

Megan Park (born July 24, 1986) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is known for her roles in Charlie Bartlett and the television series The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Grace Bowman.

Early life

Born in Lindsay, Ontario, Park began her acting career with small parts starting at age 6. She attended Oakridge Secondary School, in London, Ontario. She was also a part of the Original Kids Theatre program.[1]

Career

Acting

Her first major roles came with a guest spot on the Lifetime series Angela's Eyes and a minor role in the indie movie Charlie Bartlett.[2]

Park completed a guest starring role on the popular Disney channel Family show Life with Derek as Amy, a love interest of Derek and head cheerleader ex-girlfriend to Max. Her largest role to date has been in the ABC Family series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, where she plays one of the main characters, Grace Bowman, a conservative Christian teen and cheerleader who, along with her boyfriend, struggle with her purity vow until marriage.[2]

In 2013, Park lost the role of Nicki in the sitcom Undateable to Briga Heelan. Heelan had originally been cast in the role, but was believed to be unable to continue when her sitcom Ground Floor was renewed for a second season. The part was recast with Park, however when Heelan's schedule was adjusted to allow her to appear on both shows, Heelan took back the role.[3]

In 2014, Park portrayed Tanisha in the horror-thriller film Demonic, directed by Will Canon.[4]

Music

Park created a band with singer Codi Caraco called Frank and Derol, in which she formerly sang and played bass guitar.[5] The girl band also includes pop star Miley Cyrus's older half-sister, Brandi Cyrus.

As of 2010, Park has left the band to focus on her acting career in the TV series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Park also appeared, together with Tyler Hilton, in a music video called "(Kissed You) Good Night" recorded by the American country music group Gloriana.

Personal life

In July 2006, Park started dating actor and singer Tyler Hilton, after meeting him on the set of Charlie Bartlett.[6] They became engaged in December 2013,[7][8] and married on October 10, 2015.[9]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Some Things That Stay Brenda Murphy
2007 Kaw Gretchen
2007 Charlie Bartlett Whitney Drummond
2007 Diary of the Dead Francine Shane
2008 Butcher's Daughter, TheThe Butcher's Daughter Sarah Beaumont Short film
2010 The Perfect Teacher Devon Cory TV Movie
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Beverly "Bev" Van Ravensway Direct to video
2012 Guns, Girls and Gambling Cindy
2012 So Undercover Cotton Roberts
2013 F Word, TheThe F Word Dalia AKA, What If
2015 Demonic Jules
2015 Room Laura
2016 Central Intelligence Lexi

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 This Time Around Young Cara Cabot Television film
2004 She's Too Young Becca White Television film
2004 Dark Oracle Ainsley Episode: "It Happened at the Dance"
2004 Ace Lightning Jessica Fisgus Recurring role, 5 episodes
2005 Blobheads, TheThe Blobheads Wendy Episodes: "Shakesblob in Love", "The Emperor's New Tutor"
2006 Road to Christmas, TheThe Road to Christmas Hilly Pullman Television film
2006 Angela's Eyes Zoe Episode: "Undercover Eyes"
2007 Life with Derek Amy Episode: "Cheerleader Casey"
2007 Dark Room, TheThe Dark Room Zoe Television film
2008–13 Secret Life of the American Teenager, TheThe Secret Life of the American Teenager Grace Bowman Main role, 121 episodes
2010 Entourage Girl being Interviewed Episode: "Buzzed"
2011 Happy Endings Chloe Episode: "Baby Steps"
2012 Newsroom, TheThe Newsroom Gwen Valley Episode: "News Night 2.0"
2013–14 Neighbors, TheThe Neighbors Jane Recurring role, 9 episodes
2014 Lottery, TheThe Lottery Rose Recurring role, 4 episodes
2015 Wish Come True, AA Wish Come True Lindsay Corwin Television film
2015 Gentleman Lobsters Stephanie Episode: "The Worst Thing That Can Happen After Sending a Dick Pic"
2015 Ungodly Acts Melissa Television film
2015 Jane the Virgin Dr. Damprey Episode: "Chapter Thirty"

References

  1. "Megan Park Online Bio". Meganparkonline.com. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "ABC Family - The Secret Life of the American Teenager - Cast - Official Site". ABC Family. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (September 5, 2013). "Briga Heelan Back On NBC Comedy 'Undateable' As Recurring". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  4. MrDisgusting (January 5, 2015). "Watch Blood Float Through the 'Demonic' Trailer!". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  5. Tan, Michelle (June 18, 2009). "Miley's Sister Brandi Cyrus Hits the Stage". People. Time Inc. Retrieved May 6, 2010.
  6. "Tyler Hilton - Hilton Finds Love With Movie Co-Star". contactmusic.com. February 11, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2012.
  7. Garcia, Jennifer (January 23, 2014). "Tyler Hilton Engaged to Megan Park". People. Time Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
  8. "Tyler Hilton and Megan Park Engaged, Planning Spring 2015 Wedding". Us Weekly. January 23, 2014.
  9. Vulpo, Mike (October 10, 2015). "Tyler Hilton and Megan Park Are Married! All the Details on the Couple's Fall-Themed Celebration". E! Online. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
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