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Grace Park

Grace Park is an American-Canadian actress and former model best known for playing Sharon "Boomer" Valerii in *Battlestar Galactica*, Shannon Ng in *Edgemont*, and Officer Kono Kalakaua in *Hawaii Five-0*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Grace Park is an American-Canadian actress and former model. She is best known for playing Sharon "Boomer" Valerii in *Battlestar Galactica*, Shannon Ng in *Edgemont*, and Officer Kono Kalakaua in *Hawaii Five-0*. She was born in Los Angeles and raised in Vancouver.

Early life and education

Grace Park was born in Los Angeles on March 14, 1974, and moved to Canada with her family when she was very young. She was raised in Vancouver and earned a psychology degree from the University of British Columbia.

Acting career

Park began her screen career in the 1990s and became widely known through television. Her major roles include *Battlestar Galactica*, *Edgemont*, *Hawaii Five-0*, and *A Million Little Things*.

Recognition

Park received notice for performances in genre television and Canadian productions, and was nominated for awards including Teen Choice and Gemini-related recognition mentioned in source material.

Personal background

Sources describe Park as American-Canadian and note her Korean heritage. Public biographies also state that she was raised in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

Key facts

  • Grace Park is known for science-fiction and procedural television roles.
  • She gained recognition playing Sharon "Boomer" Valerii on *Battlestar Galactica*.
  • She played Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen drama *Edgemont*.
  • She starred as Officer Kono Kalakaua on CBS's *Hawaii Five-0* from 2010 to 2017.
  • She later appeared as Katherine Kim in *A Million Little Things*.
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Canadian context

Park is closely associated with Canadian television and grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia. She appeared in the Canadian series *Edgemont* and is often described as American-Canadian in sources.[1][2][4]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Grace Park?
Grace Park is an American-Canadian actress and former model known for several television roles, especially in *Battlestar Galactica* and *Hawaii Five-0*.
What is Grace Park best known for?
She is best known for playing Sharon "Boomer" Valerii in *Battlestar Galactica* and Officer Kono Kalakaua in *Hawaii Five-0*.
Where was Grace Park born?
She was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Where did Grace Park grow up?
She was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, after moving there as a child.
What did Grace Park study?
She earned a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Park_(actress)
    Supports: Birth date and place, nationality/citizenship, occupations, years active, and major roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0661825/
    Supports: Born in Los Angeles, raised in Vancouver, Korean heritage, psychology degree, and major television roles.
  3. ABC — https://abc.com/cast/3b5bf8f5-e462-442a-bee1-393ff937b348
    Supports: Role history, later career credits, and Vancouver residence/background details.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/grace-park/
    Supports: Birth details, move to Vancouver, upbringing, and education.