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 got engaged in December 2013,[7][8] and wed on October 10, 2015.[9]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2004
Some Things That Stay Brenda Murphy
2007
KAW Gretchen
Charlie Bartlett Whitney Drummond
Diary of the Dead Francine Shane
2008
The Butcher's Daughter Sarah Beaumont
2011
A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song Beverly 'Bev' van Ravensway Direct-to-DVD
2012
So Undercover Cotton Direct-to-DVD
2013
The F Word Dalia
2015
A Wish Come True Lindsay Corwin
2015
Demonic Jules
Television
Year Title Role Episode
2003
This Time Around Young Cara Cabot ABC Family Movie
2004
She's Too Young Becca White Lifetime Movie
2005
The Blobheads Wendy 2 episodes
2006
The Road to Christmas Hilly Pullman Lifetime Movie
Angela's Eyes Zoe Episode: "Undercover Eyes"
Dark Oracle Ainsley Episode: "Red Sports Car"
2007
The Dark Room Zoe Movie
Life with Derek Amy Episode: "Cheerleader Casey"
2008–13
The Secret Life of the American Teenager Grace Bowman Main role, 121 episodes
2010
Entourage Girl being interviewed Episode: "Buzzed"
The Perfect Teacher Devon Burke Lifetime Movie
2011
Happy Endings Chloe Garrity Episode: "Baby Steps"
2012
The Newsroom Gwen Episode: "News Night 2.0"
2013–14
The Neighbors Jane Recurring role, 9 episodes
2014
The Lottery Rose Recurring role, 4 episodes
2015
Ungodly Acts Melissa Lifetime Movie

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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