Sun Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sun Park
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| Born |
Sun Park
3 January 1981 Suwon, South Korea
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–2010, 2016–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Nathan Pezzimenti
(m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
Sun Park (Hangul: 박선; born 3 January 1981) is a talented Korean Australian singer and actress. She is well-known for being a member of the popular children's music group Hi-5. She was also part of the Hi-5 TV show. Sun was with Hi-5 from 2006 to 2008.
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Sun Park's Career Journey
Sun Park studied Business Administration and Finance at the University of Texas at Austin. After college, she started her career in entertainment. She performed in musicals like Mamma Mia! in Brisbane and Sydney.
Before joining Hi-5, Sun toured with a live music group called BPM - Beats Per Minute. This group mixed different music styles like funk, rock, jazz, and hip hop. She also worked with the Australian band Rogue Traders.
Joining Hi-5
In 2006, Sun became a temporary member of the children's group Hi-5. She filled in for another performer, Kathleen de Leon Jones. In 2007, she became a permanent member of the group. Hi-5 is famous for its fun songs and educational shows for young children.
Sun announced in December 2008 that she would be leaving Hi-5. She wanted to focus on her family. Her last show with Hi-5 was at the 2008 Carols by Candlelight event.
Acting Roles
After Hi-5, Sun continued her acting career. In 2021, she was cast in the ABC drama series Troppo. She has appeared in many other TV shows and films.
Sun Park's Personal Life
In 2008, Sun Park shared that she wanted to start a family. In 2009, she married Nathan Pezzimenti. They have two children together.
Theatre Performances
Sun Park has performed in several theatre productions.
| Year | Production | Role | Venue | Dates |
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| 2016 | Avenue Q | Christmas Eve | Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne | August 2016 |
| Crown Theatre, Perth | November – December 2016 | |||
| 2019 | Hair | The Tribe | Australian Tour (Perth, Geelong, Wyong, Wollongong, Sydney, Gold Coast) |
August – October 2019 |
Film and Television Appearances
Sun Park has acted in both films and television shows.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2007 | The Jammed | Rubi / Li Rong |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007–2008 | Hi-5 | Presenter | Series 9–10 |
| 2017 | Newton's Law | Ying Chen | 1.2: "The Butterfly Effect" |
| 2018 | Romper Stomper | Julia Barca | 1.6: "Anabasis" |
| Wentworth | Cherry Li | 8 episodes | |
| True Story with Hamish & Andy | Nicole | 2.8: "Murray" | |
| How to Stay Married | Vanessa (Brad's date) | 1.2 | |
| Why Are You Like This | Dr. Lee | ABC pilot; re-aired as full series in 2021 | |
| 2019 | Get Krack!n | Laura | 2.5 |
| Utopia | Kirsten | 4.6: "Tricks of Approval" | |
| 2021 | Fisk | Bobbie | 1.5: "Ladies in Black" |
| 2022 | Troppo | Yoon Sun Park |
