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TIFF up-and-comers: Megan Park of ‘The F Word’

In the third part of our TIFF up-and-comers series (see other fest up-and-comers Daniel Brühl and Léa Seydoux), we continue to look at actors who are set to break out at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

Next up is Canadian actress Megan Park, co-star of director Michael Dowse’s new comedy “The F Word” premiering at TIFF this year. The 27-year-old Lindsay, Ont., native is already a familiar face on television, best known for her role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” but she appears to finally be making the move to the big screen. Park was named one of TIFF 2013’s Rising Stars, an annual honour bestowed upon up-and-coming Canuck talents. Previous honorees include “Orphan Black” star Tatiana Maslany and frequent David Cronenberg collaborator Sarah Gadon. Will Park follow in their footsteps?

What do you know her from?

Park’s first big role came in 2007 with the indie comedy “Charlie Bartlett,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Anton Yelchin. Today, the actress is probably best known to audiences for her role as cheerleader Grace Bowman on the ABC Family television series “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” but she has also had small roles on some of the biggest TV shows around, including HBO’s “Entourage” and “The Newsroom.” Park also appeared 2012 comedy “So Undercover” alongside pop star Miley Cyrus.

What’s she in at TIFF 2013?

Park is appearing in "The F Word," one of the biggest Canadian movies at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival, from “Goon” director Michael Dowse. She stars opposite Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan in the rom-com, which centres on two friends whose relationship takes on an unintended romantic dimension. The film also features “Girls” star Adam Driver and Rafe Spall (“Prometheus,” “Life of Pi”).

What does the future hold?
The actress recently snagged one of the lead roles in “Demonic,” a new horror movie being produced by “Saw” and “Insidious” creator James Wan and directed by Will Canon. The film follows a police psychologist (Maria Bello) investigating a string of mysterious deaths that took place in a house supposedly plagued by paranormal activity. Park also recently landed a role as a series regular on the upcoming NBC comedy series “Undateable.”

With high-profile movie and TV role in the pipe and her newly minted status as a TIFF Rising Star, Park is sure to start cropping up in even bigger roles and projects going forward.

The Toronto International Film Festival runs until Sept. 15.

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