“Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park recently shared that she experienced a health scare in a foreign country. She posted videos and pictures from her time in the ICU after being diagnosed with tonsilitis, which evolved into “critical septic shock.” The actress had been on vacation at the time of her illness.

Park captioned the post, “While on holiday in December into New Year’s, what started as tonsilitis spiraled into critical septic shock, which infected and affected several of my organs. I am grateful that my health has improved despite what we had initially been told.” Park, who plays Mindy Chen on the Netflix series, shared that she spent a week in the ICU undergoing “countless scans and tests and injections, and excruciating pain” in three foreign hospitals.

She shared, “And I’m deeply grateful to every doctor and ICU nurse who worked tirelessly and especially the @JoaliBeing team for responding immediately and staying with me to provide language translations and vital support. Infinite thanks to my personal team of heroes at home who were on calls with insurance, Paul, my parents, and doctors at all hours (you know who you are).” She added, “I hesitated to share what’s been happening as I’m still in the throes of recovery, but I now know I’m safely on the other side of the worst.”

 

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Park plays aspiring singer Mindy Chen on “Emily in Paris,” alongside Lily Collins, who plays Emily. She told People about the show’s second season,”[Mindy] definitely has more of a space and voice and screen time this season, and Emily gets to know Mindy better. They’re really there for each other as friends, and the audience is getting to know Mindy better, too.” The 32-year-old actress explained filming the second season of “Emily in Paris” helped her learn a lot about herself.

Park said, “I learned so much about myself, as we all did, coming back into this season. Mindy and Emily are both very resilient problem-solvers and excited about life. I think she’s found [a home] with Emily, not just within the apartment, but someone who sees her and wants to be there for her.” Park has also starred in “Beef,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “Joy Ride.”