Grace Park, born on March 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, is an American-Canadian actress and model known for her remarkable contributions to television and film. She holds dual citizenship: American and Canadian. When Park was 22 months old, her family moved to Canada, where she was raised in the vibrant Vancouver neighborhood of Kerrisdale.

She graduated from Magee Secondary School in 1992 and went on to earn a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.

Her acting career began with her role as Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen soap opera "Edgemont" at the age of 25. This role marked her entry into the entertainment industry and led to more significant opportunities.

She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of multiple characters in the reimagined science fiction series "Battlestar Galactica" from 2004 to 2009. Her characters, Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon, became iconic in the show.

Her success continued with roles in various television series and films. She starred as Officer Kono Kalakaua in the CBS revival of "Hawaii Five-0" from 2010 to 2017, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

Her other notable television roles include Eva Kahn in the Fox series "Human Target" and Katherine Kim in the ABC drama series "A Million Little Things."

Her filmography includes "Romeo Must Die" (2000), "West 32nd" (2007), and "Adventures in Public School" (2017). In the video game world, she appeared as Lt. Sandra Telfair in "Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars".

In her personal life, Grace Park married real estate developer Phil Kim in 2004. The couple shares a son, born in 2013. She received nominations for the Teen Choice Awards for her role in "Hawaii Five-0" and was nominated for a Gemini Award for her performance in "The Border"8.