Nakyung "Nikki" Park, a South Korean painter and artist, has been wedded to American actor Wesley Snipes since 2003. She is the daughter of the esteemed South Korean entertainment executive Park Cheol and is Snipes' second wife. Together, they share four children.
In 2006, three years into their marriage, Snipes faced tax evasion charges alongside two others. Subsequently, he was convicted on some charges and served a prison sentence from 2010 to 2013. During Snipes' incarceration, Park shouldered the responsibility of caring for their family.
Despite the financial strain caused by Wesley's imprisonment, Nakyung ensured their family maintained their affluent lifestyle and navigated through the challenging period successfully.
Early Life Details
Nakyung Park was born on September 1, 1977, in Seoul, South Korea. She later relocated with her family to Vancouver, Canada during her teenage years, finding it initially challenging to adapt to the new lifestyle. However, she found solace in the city's beautiful natural surroundings.
Despite her interest in the violin, Nakyung was encouraged by her mother to study piano. Park grew up in a large family with four elder sisters and a younger brother. At the age of five, she began an art class, which became her sole paid activity by her mother. She pursued studies in Graphic Design, Makeup Artistry, and Fashion Merchandising.
Who Is Nakyung Park's Husband?
In the late 1990s, Wesley Park and Snipes commenced their relationship. They welcomed their first son, Akhenaten Kihwa-T Snipes. Subsequently, their daughter, Iset Jua-T Snipes, was born on July 31, 2001. The couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony on March 17, 2003, at the Hackensack County Court House in New Jersey.
The married couple Park and Snipes' third child, another son named Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes, arrived in 2004. In 2007, she gave birth to their fourth son, Alimayu Moa-T Snipes. Snipes has a deep affinity for his wife's home country, South Korea, considering it his second home.
Why Did Nakyung Park's Husband Go To Jail?
On October 12, 2006, Nakyung Park's husband Wesley Snipes, along with Eddie Ray Kahn and Douglas P. Rosile, faced charges including conspiring to defraud the United States and aiding fraudulent claims for payment against the US. He was additionally charged with six counts of wilfully failing to file federal income tax returns for the years 1999 through 2004.
Though acquitted on certain felony counts, Wesley was convicted of failing to file tax returns and sentenced to three years in prison, starting on December 9, 2010. Snipes was released on April 2, 2013. During the legal proceedings, he was expecting their fourth child. Nakyung provided unwavering support to Snipes as he served his prison term and diligently managed their family's well-being over the subsequent three years.
What Is Nakyung Park's Net Worth?
As of now, Nakyung Park's estimated net worth is around $500 thousand. On the other hand, her husband, Wesley Snipes, holds a net worth of $10 million.
Following Snipes' arrest for tax fraud, he faced a payment of $17 million in back taxes, interest, and penalties to the IRS. Notably, he previously owned a property in Alpine, New Jersey, which he sold in 2014 for $4.125 million.
A Brief About Nakyung Park's Spouse
Nakyung's partner Wesley Snipes, born Wesley Trent Snipes, is a multifaceted figure in the American entertainment industry, known as an actor, film producer, martial artist, and author. Throughout his career, he starred in several notable films such as "Mo’ Better Blues" in 1990, "New Jack City" in 1991, "White Men Can’t Jump" in 1992 and "Demolition Man" in 1993.
Wesley has also portrayed the Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy spanning from 1998 to 2004. His dedication to martial arts began at age twelve, culminating in achieving a 5th dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 2nd dan black belt in Hapkido.
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