Dior names Ashley Park new ambassador
Dior has announced the appointment of Ashley Park as its newest ambassador for fashion and beauty.
The Asian-American actress is known for her work both on and off the screen, most notably for her role as Mindy Chen in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris", as well as her portrayal of Gretchen Weiners in "Mean Girls" the musical, on Broadway.
Her other theatre roles include Tuptim in "The King and I" and MwE in Ars Nova 's musical "KPop. She stars in Adele Lim's directorial debut, "Joy Ride", and has had recurring roles in "Beef" and " Only Murders in the Building".
The Tony and Grammy nominee is the first Asian-American actress to be nominated in her category at the Critics' Choice Awards, "and she stands out for her commitment to female empowerment and individuality, in perfect harmony with the Dior spirit," according to Dior.
"Exalting daring femininity, this alliance reflects elegance in perpetual reinvention," said Dior, in a press release.
Park joins other celebrity Dior ambassadors including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Alexandra Daddario, Rachel Zegler, Anna Sawai, Dilraba Dilmurat, Anya Taylor-Joy, Blackpink's Jisoo, Robert Pattinson, Caleb McLaughlin, and Jenna Ortega.
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