RANDALL PARK HOW I CHANGED MY LIFE

MOVED BY THE DEATH OF HIS FATHER LAST YEAR, THE ACTOR SHIFTED HIS PRIORITIES– AND HIS SCHEDULE– TO GET HEALTHY FOR HIS DAUGHTER, WHO IS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

- By ESTHER KANG

FRESH OFF THE BOAT TURNS IO "It was a real family that formed over the six seasons," Park says of the hit ABC sitcom, which aired from February 2015 to February 2020 and costarred Constance Wu and Hudson Yang (above). One takeaway from the experience: "You've got to put in the time and the work."

Randall Park has been on a health journey for the past year, but he has a minor confession: “Last night, I had pizza,” he says. “I’m not the best at tracking nutrition. I’m more mindful than strict.”

Staying mindful clearly has been a theme for the Fresh Off the Boat actor, especially as he’s faced some of his greatest personal and professional challenges. Witnessing his father’s death from cancer in May 2024—and turning 50 a few months prior—led Park to reassess his own health. “Seeing my dad ailing and his body breaking down was a wake-up call for me,” he says. “I have a daughter, Ruby. She’s 12 and on the autism spectrum. Just wanting to be healthy as long as possible, to be there for her as long as possible, really hit me.” So he got to work. Between time with Ruby and his wife, actress Jae Suh Park, and preparations for two big new projects—Netflix’s The Residence and CBS’s