Megan Park reflected on how starring in The Secret Life of the American Teenager shaped her career — and addressed whether she will ever return to acting after stepping away. Park expressed gratitude for her best friend Shailene Woodley, who led the cast with her role as Amy. Related: ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ Cast: Where Are They Now? The Secret Life of the American Teenager dealt with teen issues in a way perhaps never seen on a TV show before it — but where is the cast now? The Secret Life of the American Teenager, which ran from 2008 to 2013, followed teenager Amy (Woodley) as she experienced pregnancy and parenthood while also struggling with everything that comes from being a high school student.