Ashley Park is speaking out on the “stressful” experience of filming topless scenes for “Emily in Paris.”
33-year-old Mindy Chen's character is an aspiring singer who embarks on a mission to raise funds for her band to compete at Eurovision in the fourth season of the hugely popular Netflix show.
In episode eight, she agrees to perform at the Crazy Horse, a Parisian cabaret known for its nude female dancers.
But Park wasn’t quick to say “oy” to what happened next. The former “Only Murders in the Building” star described the topless scene as “every actor’s worst nightmare.”
“What we remember over and over again was that we were on stage, we didn't know what we were doing, we were in our underwear,” Park confessed. People Tuesday. “And that's what I was living, really, but I had the most beautiful dancers in the world all around me.”
The 'Beef' actress also admitted that she had to struggle a lot to perform the scene.
“It was very stressful and difficult,” Park told the outlet. “If choreographer Kyle Hanagami and my team weren't with me, I don't think I would have been able to pull it off.”
However, Park told People that he's “really proud of it [the scene] Now,” she said, adding that it’s an acting experience she’ll “never forget.”
The topless scene was shot outside the park after the scene was shot. He was hospitalised in January after suffering from tonsillitis which was “It turned into severe septic shock,” This led some fans to fear that he would not be included in the show's fourth season.
Earlier this week, Park shared a photo of herself at the “Emily in Paris” season premiere in Rome and reflected on being a part of the show.
“Thanks for the warm welcome in Rome,” he wrote. Instagram“And to Netflix and everyone who made this premiere so special for us #EmilyInParis Family. Honestly, the reality that I won't be able to be a part of this season affects me often and deeply… I am grateful for my health, this show, and all of your support. Being able to have such a wonderful once in a lifetime night is an added gift. @dyer And with the people I love!!”
