I trust him with my life, okay? [5] She graduated from Magee Secondary School[6] in 1992 and holds a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.[4]. Park was born to Korean parents. Age 46 years old. Officer Kono Kalakaua is a former member of the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force and an expert sniper. First aired in 2010, she portrayed the character of Kono Kalakaua in the series and remained a regular cast member until leaving the show after the seventh season. After graduating from the police academy, she became an official and permanent member of the task force, that was renamed "Hawaii Five-0". In recent years, Park has achieved recognition among the wider international audience through her role in the TV series, Hawaii Five-0. Hawaii Five-0 Kono Kalakaua (2010-2017) Romeo Must Die Asian Dancer (2000) Known For Kono (disambiguation) Kalakaua; This disambiguation page lists articles about people with … Didn’t realize they’re still referred to as boys at your age. Popularity . Most Popular #13087. In 2010, Park was cast as Kono Kalakaua, a main character in the CBS revival of Hawaii Five-0. 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. Kono Kalakaua ( Grace Park) may live in paradise, but she's never had a simple island life. She appeared in the miniseries Battlestar Galactica in 2003 and continued as the same or related characters in subsequent series and films. Grace appears to have lots of friends at her school. Physical description She earned a … Honolulu, Hawaii [4]. Grace debuted with 2000 action film Romeo Must Die for her role as an Asian Dancer. Born in Toyko, she was raised in California. Zulu, Actor: Hawaii Five-O. Kono has been seen teaching Danny how to surf so that Danny could surf with his daughter. [18] They have one son, born in 2013. Kono has used their connection to get information for Five-0 operations. He was 66. Upon discovering the truth, that Kono was being used as bait for Captain Fryer, Steve is enraged. Husband She was born on March 14, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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 Born and raised in Hawaii as Kona "Kono" Kalakaua, Kono grew enjoying surfing and at the age of fifteen, was recruited by the CEO of Coral Prince Surfing, Ian A... dams. In the S3 Season premiere, she was still in the ocean, and about to drown until someone saved her. They love each other but do not always trust each other. [13][14][15][16], In 2004, Park married real estate developer Phil Kim. 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. She also starred in the film Romeo Must Die. Character information Park and fellow Hawaii Five-0 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. She has been cast in a number of short films including 2016's Angeltown and 2017's Unbound. First Film. The 13-year-old tv actress was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has dark brown shoulder length hair, usually loose around her shoulders or sometimes tied up, and also dark brown eyes. Kono Kalakaua. Kono manning her sniper rifle. Grace refers to her father's partner and a former Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett as \"Uncle Steve\". In addition to that, she is also a graduate of the HPD Academy and a cousin of fellow H50 member, Lieutenant Chin Ho Kelly. [3], Steve McGarrett: Look, he, (Adam) married a member of my team. Around mid 20's Origin. Danny Williams: You-you remind me a lot of Kono, by the way. Hawaii Five-O Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. She had nowhere else to go so Danny Williams adopted her at the age of 7. Birthplace Los Angeles, CA . 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. Canadian-American actress who first took the role of Kono Kalakaua on the series Hawaii Five-0 in 2010. The FBI want her to stick around, see it through to the end. Originally from Grace Park: Age(44), Parents, Siblings, Family. Look who's a sensitive little flower now. Danny Williams: No, it's just weird. According to Hiro Noshimuri, Shelburne is an unidentified person… Parents Birth Sign Pisces. For the past seven seasons, Kim and Park have played Chin Ho Kelly and Kono Kalakaua, members of the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force. 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. Adam and Kono's relationship isn't easy due to her being a cop and him being the heir of Hiro Noshimuri, head of the Yakuza. 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). First Name Grace #14. Grace Park is young Canadian actress with Korean ancestry. In the midst of shooting, Kono is shot in the arm, but otherwise unharmed. Kono and Steve have a respectful and easy relationship. Birth Sign Pisces. She made her acting debut in 2015 playing the younger version of Grace Park's character Kono Kalakaua on Hawaii Five-0. Lots of guns, gore in violent remake of classic cop show. Grace Park was born on March 14, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA. 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. At the end of the episode, taking JC's advice, Kono shows up to Adam's workplace and accepts his proposal. [1], Danny Williams: You heard from Kono? Birthday March Mar 14, 1974 . That's a compliment. In S2, she was under investigation by the Department of Federal Bureau of Investigation and got a promotion. In the first episode Kono is on the run for a murder she didn't commit that Michael Noshimori did. With my blessing, all right? Yeah, I spoke to her a couple days ago. [8] She appeared as Lt. Sandra Telfair in Electronic Arts' Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, along with her Battlestar Galactica co-star, Tricia Helfer. Grace Park It is unclear when and how Adam and Kono met, but it was revealed in Ua Hopu that the two are dating. Episode count As with everyone in the team, Steve is quite protective of her. First Name Grace #14. [17] The two live in Vancouver. Steve McGarrett: I guess, uh, Kono's case has gone federal. Like her cousin, Chin, Kono shows deep loyalty to Steve. Age 46 years old. At age 25, Park was cast as high school student Shannon Ng on the Canadian teen soap opera Edgemont. Kono Noshimuri Grace Park (I) Grace Park. Park had a role in the 2007 movie West 32nd, a crime drama set in New York City's Korean neighborhood. Trivia. The show helped launch a successful nightclub career. Kono is currently learning more and more about the duties of being a cop. Despite being the least-experienced police cop of herself, Danny and Chin, Kono has proven herself to be a quick study as she now serves as the sniper/sharpshooter of the team, often providing cover or protection for her teammates. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is an American-born Canadian actress. She was raised in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Kerrisdale. 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 … When Chin receives word that Kono is safe, Steve is clearly relieved to hear it. Age old. Pilot Last Seen. Portrayed by She made her acting debut in 2015 playing the younger version of Grace Park's character Kono Kalakaua on Hawaii Five-0. 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. 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. In Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono, Kono thought she was pregnant. 5'9" ", Episodes: "Best Little Horror House in Langley Falls", "Spelling Bee My Baby", This page was last edited on 31 December 2020, at 05:14. She continued to play the same or related characters in subsequent series and films. They enjoy each other's company in and outside of work. 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. Kono's mother was into surfing and taught her everything she knew about it. Kono was out surfing when her cousin, Chin, recruited her for Five-0. Kono's mother survived, but was left brain damaged and unable to speak, devastating Kono. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, USA. Kono Kalakaua (Character) Zodiac Sign is , Ethnicity Asian & religion Not Available. Kono Kalakaua Kono sometimes makes fun of him for being from the mainland and not changing his attitude during his stay at the island. Steve McGarrett: Yeah, me too. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is an American-Canadian actress. Steve McGarrett: Not any time soon. 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… 139 [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. Joe White is forced into an early retirement after rescuing McGarrett in North Korea, however he continues to investigate "Shelburne". In 2010, Park was cast as Kono Kalakaua, a main character in the CBS revival of Hawaii Five-0. Birthplace Los Angeles, CA . Danny Williams: She's on the mainland, working with a task force shutting down a sex trafficking network. Officer Kono Kalakua is the fourth and final member of the Hawaii Five-0 Task Force and an expert sniper. 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. Family Chin and Steve quickly alert the Coast Guard who are delayed by another storm and ultimately can't find her before their helicopters run out of fuel. current Episode Count. [2], Steve McGarrett: Adam Noshimuri came to visit me this morning. She, however, grabbed huge attention after appearing in the shows like the Hand of God and The Thundermans. What? In recent years, Park has achieved recognition among the wider international audience through her role in the TV series, Hawaii Five-0. She does not easily forgive herself if she makes a mistake and she's also the only one who calls Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett "boss.". In Powehiwehi (episode), Adam asks Kono if she wants to get married, but she leaves for work, unable to come up with an answer. She eventually manages to call Chin for help, but loses her phone before she can get most of the message out. After moving to the mainland to pursue a different career, she and Adam drifted apart. The two have each appeared in … About. While supervising JC Dekker, who hears about the situation with Adam, he tells her to admit what she is feeling, or leave him. Kono blames Chin's ex-fiancee Malia for leaving him. 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. Danny Williams: So, what does that mean? From the Hawaii Five-0 Season 2/NCIS: Los Angeles Season 3 crossover episode, "Pa Make Loa". 47 Age. Ian Anthony Dale (born July 3, 1978) is an American actor who has a main role as Adam Noshimuri, ex-husband of former main character Kono Kalakaua, on Hawaii Five-0.Other notable roles include Deputy Secretary of Defense Harris Edwards on Salvation, Simon Lee on The Event, Davis Lee on Surface, Avatar Gamma on Charmed and Kazuya Mishima in Tekken.He has also appeared on shows such as … Grace Parks First Seen. Background. Tani Rey: Where is she? 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". Real name She bought a pregnancy test at the dollar store, with her niece Sara. 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Kono is the only Five-0 member not to spend time in jail. Chin is the reason Kono became part of the Five-0 task force. Grace Park’s age is 46. This man has proven his loyalty to me over and over again. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Kono Kalakaua. Carson City, Nevada Kono Kalakaua (Character) is a American Police officer, Investigator, Five-0 Task Force; former professional surfer, who was born on in Birth Place not known. [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. Park had a role in the 2007 movie West 32n… ... 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) GALLERY. Although she appeared in several movies, her best known roles are from series. She made her acting debut in 2015 playing the younger version of Grace Park’s character Kono Kalakaua on Hawaii Five-0. 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. Nani Kalakaua (Mother) Ke'ano Kalakaua (Father) [2], Danny Williams: All right, what, uh what are you what are you doing tonight? Family Life. A violent storm sinks Kono's boat and leaves her adrift on her surf board. Popularity . 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: In the last episode of season 7, in Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono, Kono leaves for Carson City, NV to stop a sex trafficking ring around the country, the last scene is her leaving on a plane. Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is famous for being tv actress. Family Life. Detective Kona "Kono" KalaKaua Portrayed By. Most Popular #13087. She is an actress, known for Hawaii Five-0, Battlestar Galactica (2004) and Edgemont (2000). 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. Adam Noshimuri: I'm just going home to pack. She has been commonly underestimated, yet comes through in the clutch multiple times. Despite being the only female member and the rookie of the team, Kono established herself quickly.