Paris Was a Very Good Idea

Here comes a new star—or should that be étoile? Broadway singer-turned-actress Ashley Park discusses her smash-hit Netflix series Emily in Paris and why filming in France was the happiest time of her life

By Tara Sobti

American actress and singer Ashley Park has been a star on Broadway for years, appearing in productions such as Mamma Mia!, The King and I and Mean Girls, the latter of which earned her a Tony award nomination for best supporting actress in 2018. This year she has made her mark on the screen, appearing as Lily Collins’ quick witted and fearless best friend, Mindy, a nanny with a hidden singing talent, in Netflix’s hit Emily in Paris, which has been renewed for a second season. What was the audition process like for your character Mindy? In June 2019, I received an email from my agent to audition in New York. A few weeks later, I was rehearsing for a play in Massachusetts and my agent called to tell me that [series…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2020

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