1. Overview
Jinri Park (박진리 (朴真理)Bak Jin-riKorean; born April 24, 1988) is a South Korean model, radio DJ, actress, and magazine columnist. Primarily based in the Philippines, she has built a multifaceted career across modeling, broadcasting, and acting. This article details her early life, career trajectory in various media, significant recognitions, and her later personal and professional developments following her relocation.
2. Early Life and Background
Jinri Park was born on April 24, 1988, in South Korea. She is a South Korean national who established her professional career predominantly in the Philippines. Initially, she gained recognition as a model and subsequently expanded her roles to include radio disc jockeying and acting within the country.
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3. Career
Jinri Park has cultivated a diverse career spanning modeling, broadcasting, and acting, making significant contributions across these fields during her time in the Philippines.
3.1. Modeling Career
Park commenced her modeling career with notable appearances in FHM Philippines magazine. She first appeared in the May 2011 issue, followed by appearances in August 2011 and March 2012, quickly becoming a recognized figure for the publication. Her popularity led to the release of a gravure book titled The Jinri Experience, published by Summit Media, which is also the publisher of FHM. She later achieved the status of a cover girl for FHM Philippines in August 2013. Her consistent presence in the magazine contributed to her ranking highly in the FHM Sexiest Woman lists in subsequent years.
3.2. Broadcasting and Hosting Activities
From 2011 to 2015, Jinri Park served as a disc jockey (DJ) at Monster Radio RX 93.1, a prominent radio station in the Philippines. Beyond radio, she ventured into television and web hosting. She co-hosted KISPinoy in 2015 and also served as an analyst on Pop Talk. Additionally, she hosted the web show Jinrilationships in 2015, which was available on TV5.com.ph.
3.3. Acting Career
Jinri Park has taken on various acting roles in both television series and web shows. Her acting career began in 2013 with appearances as Jin in Vampire ang Daddy Ko and as a guest on The Ryzza Mae Show.
Her television roles include:
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vampire ang Daddy Ko | Jin | Cast member |
| The Ryzza Mae Show | Herself | Guest | |
| 2015 | KISPinoy | Co-host | |
| Pop Talk | Analyst | ||
| Little Nanay | Portia | Extended role | |
| 2016 | Juan Happy Love Story | Lyla | Guest role |
| Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 | Herself | Celebrity Housemate | |
| 2017 | Encantadia | Hera Juvila | Guest Cast / Antagonist |
| Road Trip | Herself | Episode guest | |
| My Korean Jagiya | Hannah Lee/Lee Kyung-ha | Supporting role / Antagonist | |
| 2018 | Tadhana: My Korean Fairy Tale | Soo Jung | Episode Guest |
Her web show appearances include:
| Year | Show | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jinrilationships | Host | TV5.com.ph |
| Tanods | Bheybs |
4. Awards and Recognition
Jinri Park gained significant public recognition through her rankings in FHM Philippines' "Sexiest Woman" lists. She steadily climbed the ranks over several years, demonstrating her growing popularity in the modeling industry.
| Year | Publication | Recognition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | FHM Philippines | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank #79 |
| 2012 | FHM Philippines | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank #21 |
| 2013 | FHM Philippines | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank #13 |
| 2014 | FHM Philippines | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank #10 |
| 2015 | FHM Philippines | Philippine Sexiest Finest | Rank #7 |
5. Personal Life and Later Activities
On March 22, 2020, Jinri Park announced her marriage to John, a Filipino-Australian. The ceremony took place in Sydney, Australia. Following her marriage, Park relocated to Australia. In her new environment, she took on work as a waitress and began actively pursuing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, aiming to compete internationally.
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