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My Take
What draws me to Ashley Park is that she is theatre-forged, not manufactured. The University of Michigan training and that Tony-nominated turn as Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls are the engine behind Mindy's confidence on Emily in Paris. When she sings on that glossy show, it lands because it is the real thing, built on the stamina and nerve only live performance teaches. I admire how she carved out space as an Asian American performer in spaces that did not always make room. Beneath the sparkle there is a serious craftsperson, and I find that combination genuinely compelling.
Overview
Ashley Jeein Park (born June 6, 1991) is an American actress and musician. She is best known for her portrayal of Mindy Chen on the Netflix comedy series Emily in Paris (2020–present). She originated the role of Gretchen Wieners in the Broadway musical Mean Girls, for which she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ashley Park
- Name (Japanese)
- アシュリー・パーク
- Reading
- あしゅりー・ぱーく
- Born
- June 6, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Pioneer High School
- University
- University of Michigan
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.