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KJ Apa

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New Zealand actor (born 1997)

KJ Apa
Born
Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa

(1997-06-17)17 June 1997 (age 27)
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationActor
Years active2013–present
Children1
RelativesMichael Jones (uncle)
AwardsFull list

Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997), known by his stage nameKJ Apa, is a New Zealand actor. Apa gained recognition for playingKane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap operaShortland Street (2013–2015) andArchie Andrews inthe CW teen drama seriesRiverdale (2017–2023). In film, he has starred inA Dog's Purpose (2017),The Hate U Give (2018) andI Still Believe (2020). In 2021, he released his debut solo album, theindiefolk-rock albumClocks.

Early life

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Apa was born on 17 June 1997 atWaitakere Hospital inAuckland, New Zealand,[1] the son of Tupa'i and Tessa Apa (née Callander). His father isSamoan and amatai (chief) of his village in Samoa;[2] his mother is aEuropean New Zealander.[3] His father is known as Keneti Apa, with Keneti being a Samoan rendering of "Kennedy": both Apa and his father are named after the late United States PresidentJohn F. Kennedy.[4][5] He has two older sisters. Their uncle is formerrugby union player and coachMichael Jones.[6] Apa attended high school atKing's College in Auckland before beginning his acting career.[7]

Career

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From 2013 to 2015, Apa starred asKane Jenkins in the New Zealand prime-time soap operaShortland Street. In 2016, he was cast asArchie Andrews in the CW drama seriesRiverdale, after a four-month worldwide talent search.[8]

In 2017, he starred as Ethan Montgomery in the comedy-drama filmA Dog's Purpose, which was released on the same day asRiverdale premiered on television.[9]

His next film role was replacingKian Lawley in the 2018 drama filmThe Hate U Give.[10] He starred as Griffin in theNetflix filmThe Last Summer, which was released on 3 May 2019.[11] He also starred as singerJeremy Camp in the biographical romantic drama filmI Still Believe, which was released in March 2020.[12]

Apa starred in Adam Mason's critically panned 2020 thriller filmSongbird, produced byMichael Bay'sPlatinum Dunes.[13] The film was accused of using theCOVID-19 pandemic to create athrill plot. In May 2021,Lionsgate Films announced he would appear in a military based dramaWest Pointer.[14]

In 2021, he independently released his debut album,Clocks, which explores thefolkrock andindie genres. It gained some attention onSpotify andTikTok.[15]

Personal life

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Apa atSan Diego Comic-Con withRiverdale costarCamila Mendes

Apa was involved in a minor car accident inVancouver in September 2017, but was uninjured when the passenger side of his car hit a light pole. The late-night crash was reportedly the result of him falling asleep at the wheel after a long day of filming.[16]

In May 2021, Apa announced that he and French model Clara Berry were expecting their first child,[17] who was born in September 2021.[18]

Apa was raised in a Christian family and has stated that he is a Christian.[3] In April 2018, he publicly criticised Australian rugby playerIsrael Folau for claiming that it was God's plan to send gay people to Hell, describing Folau's comments as "disappointing".[19]

In September 2022, he was awarded the matai title ofSavae by his native villageMoata'a in Samoa.[20]

Filmography

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Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2017A Dog's PurposeTeenage Ethan Montgomery
2018The Hate U GiveChris
2019The Last SummerGriffin Hourigan
2020I Still BelieveJeremy Camp
Dead ReckoningNiko
SongbirdNico Price
2024One Fast MoveWes Neal
TBAThe Map That Leads to You†TBAPost-production
Let's Have Kids!†TBAPost-production

Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2013–2015Shortland StreetKane JenkinsRecurring role (season 23-24), 46 episodes
2016The Cul de SacJack6 episodes
2017–2023RiverdaleArchie Andrews / TeenFred Andrews / Archibald Andrews / Artie AndrewsLead role, 134 episodes

Discography

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In addition to soundtrack work onShortland Street,Riverdale andI Still Believe, Apa has released independent music.

  • The Third Room (2012)
  • Clocks (2021)[21]

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2017Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television SeriesRiverdaleNominated[22]
Breakthrough PerformanceWon[23]
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Breakout TV StarNominated[24]
2018MTV Movie & TV AwardsBest Kiss(withCamila Mendes)Nominated[25]
People's Choice AwardsDrama TV Star of 2018Nominated[26]
Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television SeriesNominated[27]
2019People's Choice AwardsMale TV Star of 2019Nominated[28]
Saturn AwardsBest Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television SeriesNominated[29]
Teen Choice AwardsChoice Drama TV ActorNominated[30]

Note

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References

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  1. ^"Get to know KJ Apa".Television New Zealand. Archived fromthe original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved16 January 2017.
  2. ^Jung, E. Alex."Riverdale's K.J. Apa on His Dye Job, Becoming a Sex Object, and Why He Ships Archie and Betty".New York.Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved16 January 2017.
  3. ^abMorris, Jessica (10 November 2017)."KJ's key to success".Salvos Warcry Magazine.Archived from the original on 8 July 2018. Retrieved7 July 2018.
  4. ^WIRED (11 December 2019).Riverdale's KJ Apa Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED. Retrieved24 June 2024 – via YouTube.
  5. ^Edmonds, Lauren."'Riverdale' star KJ Apa becomes a Samoan chief in his village during a traditional ceremony".Business Insider. Retrieved24 June 2024.
  6. ^Gidlow, Steve (9 January 2017)."Everything's Archie forRiverdale Star KJ Apa".MediaVillage.Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved17 May 2018.
  7. ^Jones, Bridget (13 November 2014)."Our little brother the Shortie star".New Idea.Yahoo! New Zealand. Archived fromthe original on 20 May 2017. Retrieved28 April 2017.
  8. ^Andreeva, Nellie (24 February 2016)."Riverdale Finds Its Archie & Josie: KJ Apa To Topline CW Pilot".Deadline Hollywood.Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved16 January 2017.
  9. ^Kit, Borys (5 August 2015)."Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid join DreamWorks'A Dog's Purpose (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved25 October 2015.
  10. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (3 April 2018)."Riverdale's K.J. Apa Set ForThe Hate U Give As Fox 2000 Reshoots Kian Lawley Scenes".Deadline Hollywood.Archived from the original on 17 April 2019. Retrieved3 April 2018.
  11. ^Osifo, Ehis."The Trailer For Netflix's Newest Summer Romance Is Here And This Gal Is Excited".BuzzFeed.Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved10 April 2019.
  12. ^Piña, Christy (14 January 2020)."K.J. Apa Encounters Love and Loss in 'I Still Believe' Trailer".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 16 January 2020. Retrieved10 March 2020.
  13. ^Kit, Borys (13 July 2020)."KJ Apa, Sofia Carson to Star in Michael Bay-Produced Pandemic Thriller 'Songbird'".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 13 July 2020. Retrieved20 August 2020.
  14. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (26 May 2021)."'Riverdale's KJ Apa To Star In Rod Lurie-Directed Military Academy Drama 'West Pointer' For Lionsgate".Deadline.Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved10 November 2021.
  15. ^Levine, Nick (21 October 2021)."KJ Apa: "My early twenties were a huge learning curve"".NME. Retrieved5 July 2023.
  16. ^Johnson, Scott (21 September 2017)."Riverdale Star in Late-Night Car Crash After Working 16-Hour Day".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved22 September 2017.
  17. ^Chung, Gabrielle."Riverdale's KJ Apa Expecting First Baby with Model Clara Berry: 'She's Pregnant".People.Archived from the original on 2 October 2021. Retrieved19 May 2021.
  18. ^Cardoza, Riley (26 September 2021)."KJ Apa's Girlfriend Clara Berry Gives Birth, Welcomes Their 1st Child".Us Weekly.Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved27 September 2021.
  19. ^McNamara, Brittney (11 April 2018)."KJ Apa Clapped Back at an Athlete Who Said Gay People Go to "Hell"".Teen Vogue.Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved10 November 2021.
  20. ^Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T – Ah Tong (1 September 2022)."Savae title bestowed on Hollywood actor". Samoa Observer.Archived from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved1 September 2022.
  21. ^"KJ Apa – Clocks".Apple Music (NZ).Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved9 February 2022.
  22. ^McNary, Dave (2 March 2017)."Saturn Awards Nominations 2017: 'Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead".Variety.Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved2 March 2017.
  23. ^Staley, Brandon (29 June 2017)."Supergirl, Luke Cage, Doctor Strange Win at Annual Saturn Awards".Comic Book Resources.Archived from the original on 17 September 2017. Retrieved1 July 2017.
  24. ^Rubin, Rebecca (13 August 2017)."Teen Choice Awards 2017:Riverdale, Fifth Harmony Shut Out Competition".Variety.Archived from the original on 16 August 2017. Retrieved15 August 2017.
  25. ^Nordyke, Kimberly (3 May 2018)."MTV Movie & TV Awards: 'Black Panther,' 'Stranger Things' Top Nominations".The Hollywood Reporter.Archived from the original on 3 May 2018. Retrieved3 May 2018.
  26. ^Macke, Johnni (11 November 2018)."People's Choice Awards 2018 Winners: The Complete List".E! Online.Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved10 November 2021.
  27. ^McNary, Dave (15 March 2018)."'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations".Variety.Archived from the original on 16 March 2018. Retrieved15 March 2018.
  28. ^Hahn, Jason Duaine (10 November 2019)."People's Choice Awards 2019: See the Complete List of Winners".People.Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved10 November 2021.
  29. ^Mancuso, Vinnie (16 July 2019)."'Avengers: Endgame', 'Game of Thrones' Lead the 2019 Saturn Awards Nominations".Collider.Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved16 July 2019.
  30. ^Moreau, Jordan (19 June 2019)."Avengers: Endgame,Riverdale,Aladdin Top 2019 Teen Choice Award Nominations".Variety.Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved19 July 2019.

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