She earned a … She continued to play the same or related characters in subsequent series and films. Trivia. Her family shifted to Canada when she was 22 months old. She and fellow co-star Daniel Dae Kim left the show in 2017, leaving the cast without any Asian regulars, after a salary dispute where it was reported that CBS's latest offer paid them 10-15% less than their white co-stars, Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan. First Film. 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Born and raised in Hawaii, Kono grew up enjoying surfing and at the age of fifteen, was recruited by the CEO of Coral Prince Surfing, Ian Adams. Yeah, I spoke to her a couple days ago. She grew up in Vancouver and she is of Korean heritage. 46 Year Old Actress #16. [9][10], In 2008, she had co-starring roles in the A&E series The Cleaner until it was cancelled on September 25, 2009 and the CBC series The Border until it was cancelled in 2010. I trust him with my life, okay? While recovering, Kono decided to follow in the footsteps of her cousin, Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly, and become a cop by entering the HPD Police Academy. First TV Show Kono Kalakaua ( Grace Park) may live in paradise, but she's never had a simple island life. Danny Williams: No, it's just weird. Alive [3], Steve McGarrett: Look, he, (Adam) married a member of my team. Playing as Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Lt. Sharon "Athena" Agathon in the military science fiction series Battlestar Galactica from 2004 to 2009, and as Kono Kalakaua in the action police procedural series Hawaii Five-0. After moving to the mainland to pursue a different career, she and Adam drifted apart. When is she coming back? ... Kono Kalakaua/Steve McGarrett/Catherine Rollins/Danny "Danno" Williams (2) Catherine Rollins/Danny "Danno" Williams (2) Kono Kalakaua & Steve McGarrett (2) Kono Kalakaua & Chin Ho Kelly (1) In recent years, Park has achieved recognition among the wider international audience through her role in the TV series, Hawaii Five-0. Playing Lt. Sharon ‘Boomer’ Valerii and Lt. Sharon ‘Athena’ Agathon in the military science fiction series Battlestar Galactica from 2004 to 2009, and as Kono Kalakaua in the action police procedural series Hawaii Five-0. In the season finale, she was kidnapped by Frank Delano, who forced Chin to choose between saving Kono herself and his wife. Born in Toyko, she was raised in California. Danny Williams: Okay. [7] She appeared in the miniseries Battlestar Galactica in 2003 and continued as the same or related characters in subsequent series and films. Portrayed by In Pa Make Loa (episode), Kono's findings about the doctor, Jarrod Prodeman, who was running a smallpox trial disguised as a drug trial proved to be very helpful to the team as well as the NCIS team of Special Agent G. Callen and Special Agent Sam Hanna, who in the NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 episode "Touch of Death", used the evidence to confront Prodeman, who they arrested on Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California. In Powehiwehi (episode), Adam asks Kono if she wants to get married, but she leaves for work, unable to come up with an answer. Danny Williams: She's on the mainland, working with a task force shutting down a sex trafficking network. Kono and Chin are cousins; the two have a loving and caring relationship. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is an American-born Canadian actress. ... Kono Kalakaua in the 2010 CBS revival of ‘Hawaii Five-0’. She gained recognition as Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii and Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon on Battlestar Galactica (2004), as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont (2000). Birth Sign Pisces. Canadian-American actress who first took the role of Kono Kalakaua on the series Hawaii Five-0 in 2010. Hawaii Five-0 Task Force Honolulu Police Department (Graduated) Steve McGarrett: Not any time soon. Grace Park is young Canadian actress with Korean ancestry. She has been cast in a number of short films including 2016's Angeltown and 2017's Unbound. [1], Danny Williams: You heard from Kono? Kono Kalakaua (Character) Zodiac Sign is , Ethnicity Asian & religion Not Available. She made her acting debut in 2015 playing the younger version of Grace Park’s character Kono Kalakaua on Hawaii Five-0. Age 46 years old. In 2009 she reprised her role from Battlestar Galactica in the television movie Battlestar Galactica: The Plan. When Kono realizes the truth about Chin's leaving the force (the fact that her cousin took the blame for their uncle's crime), she becomes angry that Chin did not tell the truth. Lots of guns, gore in violent remake of classic cop show. Although she appeared in several movies, her best known roles are from series. She has been cast in a number of short films including 2016's Angeltown and 2017's Unbound. Park had a role in the 2007 movie West 32n… She gained recognition as Sharon “Boomer” Valerii and Sharon “Athena” Agathon on Battlestar Galactica, as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont.Park currently stars as Officer Kono Kalakaua in the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0, which debuted on September 20, 2010. About. Grace Park is an American-born Canadian film and television actress most known for her various roles in the military sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica, Kono Kalakaua in the CBS action police procedural drama series Hawaii Five-0, and Katherine Kim … Height Husband Trivia. Physical description [2], Danny Williams: All right, what, uh what are you what are you doing tonight? She has dark brown shoulder length hair, usually loose around her shoulders or sometimes tied up, and also dark brown eyes. Kono sometimes makes fun of him for being from the mainland and not changing his attitude during his stay at the island. The team needed someone who was an unknown to the criminals operating on the islands. She was raised in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kerrisdale. Hawaii Five-O Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Some critics noted that the network's "refusal to pay Kim and Park on matching terms with O'Loughlin and Caan was CBS's formal declaration that they were determined to protect a disparity that has been a sore point since the show's premiere: The assertion was that O'Loughlin and Caan are Hawaii Five-0 "stars" with Kim and Park being merely "co-leads" or supporting cast", yet Kim and Park were originally featured heavily on advertising and proved to be a crucial part of the show's success. When Chin receives word that Kono is safe, Steve is clearly relieved to hear it. ... Kono was set to become a professional surfer and was recruited at age 15 by the CEO of Coral Prince Surfing, Ian Adams. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is famous for being tv actress. Kono was out surfing when her cousin, Chin, recruited her for Five-0. Affiliates Born and raised in Hawaii, Kono grew up enjoying surfing and at the age of fifteen, was recruited by the CEO of Coral Prince Surfing, Ian Adams.Kono blew out her knee during a surfing tournament, causing her to be unable to compete professionally ever again. Background. He was 66. Family Life. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974)[1] is an American-Canadian actress, known for her roles in the science-fiction series Battlestar Galactica, as Shannon Ng in the Canadian teen soap opera series Edgemont, as Officer Kono Kalakaua in the police procedural Hawaii Five-0, and as Katherine Kim in A Million Little Things. She's even brought in Chin's San Fran task force to handle the West Coast operations. Parents First Name Grace #14. Steve McGarrett: Yeah, me too. His most famous role was that of "Detective Kono Kalakaua" on the hit TV series, Hawaii Five-O (1968). This marked the end of her surfing career.While recovering, Kono decided to follow in the footsteps of her cousin, Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly, and become a cop by entering the H… In the finale, she leaves for Shanghai with Adam and Doris McGarrett, Steve's mother, after being framed for murder although she's eventually cleared. Current location Age: 46 years 9 months : Birth Date: March 14, 1974: Horoscope: Pisces: Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA: Net Worth: Around $10 million: Ethnicity: Korean: Nationality: Dual(American and Canadian) Profession: Actress: Education: University of British Columbia: Weight: 52 Kg: Hair Color: Black: Eye Color: Dark Brown: Waist Size: 23 inch Bra Size: 33 inch Hip Size: [2], Steve McGarrett: Adam Noshimuri came to visit me this morning. Popularity . That's a compliment. While supervising JC Dekker, who hears about the situation with Adam, he tells her to admit what she is feeling, or leave him. In Mo'o 'olelo Pu, Kono decides to go on a catamaran trip from the island of Oahu to the island of Molokai, in honor of her mother who had planned a similar trip but was prevented when she had a brain aneurysm. From the Hawaii Five-0 Season 2/NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 crossover episode, "Pa Make Loa". Popularity . Park was born to Korean parents. Danny Williams: You-you remind me a lot of Kono, by the way. The Trail Leads To A Diving Place; Do Not Follow After, Fire Will Never Say that It Has Had Enough, https://hawaiifiveo.fandom.com/wiki/Kono_Kalakaua?oldid=41456. In addition to that, she is also a graduate of the HPD Academy and a cousin of fellow H50 member, Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly. Family Life. The two have each appeared in … Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi (October 17, 1937 – May 3, 2004), also known by the stage names Zulu and Zoulou, was an American actor and comedian.He is remembered largely for his portrayal of Kono Kalakaua on the long-running television program Hawaii Five-O In 2010, Park was cast as Kono Kalakaua, a main character in the CBS revival of Hawaii Five-0. [18] They have one son, born in 2013. Kono has been seen teaching Danny how to surf so that Danny could surf with his daughter. Family It turned out to be her boyfriend, who Chin had managed to call in advance while racing to Malia's aid. Birthday March Mar 14, 1974 . She eventually manages to call Chin for help, but loses her phone before she can get most of the message out. In Ina Paha, in an alternate reality where John McGarrett survived being shot dead by Victor Hesse and due to the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force not being created, the Kono of that reality is a model and champion surfer, regularly appearing in ads for TV. She has been commonly underestimated, yet comes through in the clutch multiple times. Uh, I'm meeting Kono in L.A. and, uh, my flight leaves at the crack of dawn. She, however, grabbed huge attention after appearing in the shows like the Hand of God and The Thundermans. In the S3 Season premiere, she was still in the ocean, and about to drown until someone saved her. In the end, using the lessons her mother taught her, Kono manages to make it to shore herself and flags down a passing car. She tells Chin that after their Aunt Mele passes, Chin has to tell the truth. Canadian-American actress who first took the role of Kono Kalakaua on the series Hawaii Five-0 in 2010. Grace Park was born on March 14, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Chin was also the person who inspired her to become a police officer. [11] She appeared as a fan in a crowd at a science fiction convention, objecting to a gritty remake of a Star Trek–like series, comparable to the Battlestar Galactica remake in which she starred. She is an actress, known for Hawaii Five-0, Battlestar Galactica (2004) and Edgemont (2000). She and fellow co-star Daniel Dae Kim left the show in 2017, leaving the cast without any Asian regulars, after a salary dispute where it was reported that CBS's latest offer paid them 10-15% less than their white co-stars, Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan. ", Episodes: "Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls", "Spelling Bee My Baby", This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 05:14. 46 Year Old Actress #16. Gilbert Lani Kauhi was the an actor who played Kono Kalakaua on the 1968 Hawaii Five-O television series. Kono and Danny have an easy, respectful relationship. She also starred in the film Romeo Must Die. Danny Williams: So, what does that mean? Gilbert Francis Lani Damian Kauhi was born on October 17, 1937 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Steve McGarrett: Yeah, I have. In 2003, she gained recognition as Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Sharon "Athena" Agathon on Battlestar Galactica. After graduating from the police academy, she became an official and permanent member of the task force, that was renamed "Hawaii Five-0". Steve McGarrett: I guess, uh, Kono's case has gone federal. [5] She graduated from Magee Secondary School[6] in 1992 and holds a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.[4]. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Grace Park’s age is 46. Officer Kono Kalakua is the fourth and final member of the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force and an expert sniper. About. Officer Kono Kalakaua Grace Park (I) Grace Park. Kono Kalakaua. At age 25, Park was cast as high school student Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen soap opera Edgemont. Officer Kono Kalakaua is a former member of the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force and an expert sniper. 5'9" Biographical information They love each other but do not always trust each other. [8] She appeared as Lt. Sandra Telfair in Electronic Arts' Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, along with her Battlestar Galactica co-star, Tricia Helfer. 139 Tani Rey: Where is she? She was born on March 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, USA. At age 25, Park was cast as high school student Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen soap opera Edgemont. Kono Kalakaua may refer to: Kono Kalakaua, a character in the original Hawaii Five-O television series (1968-1972) Kono Kalakaua, a character in the 2010 Hawaii Five-0 television series; See also. Birthplace Los Angeles, CA . Kono dresses in practical clothing for most of the teams operations. Detective Kona "Kono" KalaKaua Portrayed By. His father recognizes one of the heads of the gang, who is in prison claiming he is only a low-level member. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Spent 3 years on the surfing pro circuit prior to blowing out her knee. Park had a role in the 2007 movie West 32nd, a crime drama set in New York City's Korean neighborhood. The FBI want her to stick around, see it through to the end. During the second episode "Ohana" she was protecting the son of the victim when they discovered that the father's girlfriend Natalie, who was in the house, was part of the team who kidnapped the father. Age old. In recent years, Park has achieved recognition among the wider international audience through her role in the TV series, Hawaii Five-0. As with everyone in the team, Steve is quite protective of her. Kono manning her sniper rifle. Episode count She is highly skilled in martial arts, and is loyal to her team, especially to her cousin Chin. Grace Park Net Worth and Salary: Grace Park is an American-born Canadian actress who has a net worth of $6 million.Park is best known for … Age 46 years old. With my blessing, all right? Born and raised in Hawaii, Kono grew enjoying surfing and at the age of fifteen, was recruited by the CEO of Coral Prince Surfing, Ian Adams. Despite being the only female member and the rookie of the team, Kono established herself quickly. Grace Park At the end of the episode, taking JC's advice, Kono shows up to Adam's workplace and accepts his proposal. In 2009, Park had a cameo role (uncredited) on the ninth season, twentieth episode of television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation entitled "A Space Oddity". 47 Age. Carson City, Nevada Nani Kalakaua (Mother) Ke'ano Kalakaua (Father) This marked the end of her surfing career. Before her mother could take a big boat trip, she suffered a burst aneurysm. Kono is not afraid doing her job, and is quite a formidable cop. This man has proven his loyalty to me over and over again. Background. What? At age 25, Park was cast as high school student Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen soap opera Edgemont. Danny tries to balance out her privileged upbringing with her mother and stepfather. Both Kono and Adam underwent changes in personality due to her new job and his experiences on the island, and this resulted in her calling off their marriage and leaving him. Chin is the reason Kono became part of the Five-0 task force. She bought a pregnancy test at the dollar store, with her niece Sara. [19][20] Park is also a former member of NXIVM, a sex cult, and has appeared in video interviews with NXIVM founder Keith Raniere. First aired in 2010, she portrayed the character of According to Hiro Noshimuri, Shelburne is an unidentified person… Upon discovering the truth, that Kono was being used as bait for Captain Fryer, Steve is enraged. In the first episode Kono is on the run for a murder she didn't commit that Michael Noshimori did. She also starred in the film Romeo Must Die. That's got to stand for something. Adam Noshimuri: I'm just going home to pack. They enjoy each other's company in and outside of work. GALLERY. Kono is currently learning more and more about the duties of being a cop. [12], In 2010, she appeared in the Fox series Human Target as Eva Kahn, and was a main character, Kono Kalakaua, in the 2010 CBS revival of Hawaii Five-0. It is unclear when and how Adam and Kono met, but it was revealed in Ua Hopu that the two are dating. She has been cast in a number of short films including 2016’s Angeltown and 2017’s … After Chin picked his wife, Kono was later thrown overboard and seen struggling to survive but failing due to the fact that she had been bound and gagged. First appearance Kono Kalakaua Birth Sign Pisces. She had nowhere else to go so Danny Williams adopted her at the age of 7. Kono and Chin are usually partnered up when working, either following up leads for Steve or staying at HQ to work on the more technical aspects of the operations. After several years on the circuit, she blew out her knee during a tournament—marking the end of her pro career.