Megan Park (born July 24, 1986) is a Canadian actress and director. She is known for her portrayal of Grace Bowman in the television series ''

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''. In 2021, Park made her feature directorial debut with '' The Fallout'', which won three awards at

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and was later released on

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Early life

Born in

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, Park began her acting career with small parts starting at age 6. She attended

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, in

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. She was also a part of the Original Kids Theatre program.

Career

Acting

Her first major roles came with a guest spot on the Lifetime series ''

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'' and a minor role in the

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movie '' Charlie Bartlett''. Park completed a guest starring role on the popular Disney channel Family show ''

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'' as Amy, a love interest of Derek and head cheerleader ex-girlfriend to Max. Her largest role to date has been in the

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series ''

'', where she plays one of the main characters, Grace Bowman, a conservative

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teen and cheerleader who, along with her boyfriend, struggle with her purity vow until marriage. In 2013, Park lost the role of Nicki in the sitcom ''

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'' to

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. Heelan had originally been cast in the role but was believed to be unable to continue when her sitcom ''

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'' 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. In 2014, Park portrayed Jules in the horror-thriller film '' Demonic'', directed by Will Canon. In 2015, Park portrayed Lindsay in the Hallmark Channel movie ''A Wish Come True'', directed by

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Music

In 2009, Park and singer Codi Caraco formed a band called Frank and Derol, in which she sang and played bass guitar. In 2010, Park left the band to focus on her acting career. Park also appeared, together with

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, in a music video called "

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" recorded by American

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Personal life

In July 2006, Park started dating actor and singer

after meeting him on the set of ''Charlie Bartlett''. They became engaged in December 2013 and married on October 10, 2015. On December 20, 2019, they welcomed a daughter.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Director

References

External links

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Megan Park Online
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