KJ Apa Wiki, Age, Biography, Height, Girlfriend, Family, Images, And More
savae keti Fitzgerald, James Moata'a Apa (born June 17, 1997) is a New Zealand actor, singer, and musician. He has received numerous honours, including a Saturn Award and nominations for an MTV Movie & TV Award, two People's Choice Awards, and two Teen Choice Awards, and in September 2022, he was appointed the matai title of Savae chief of his village Moata'a.
From 2013 to 2015, he starred as Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street. Apa was cast in the lead role of Archie Andrews in the CW drama Riverdale in 2017. Apa has appeared in films such as A Dog's Purpose (2017), The Hate U Give (2018), and I Still Believe (2020). In 2021, he released his debut solo album, Clocks, an indie folk-rock album that garnered some attention on Spotify and TikTok.
Early years
Apa was born on June 17, 1997, at Auckland's Waitakere Hospital, the son of Tupa'i and Tessa Apa (née Callander). His father is Samoan and the matai (chief) of his Samoan village; his mother is European New Zealander. He is the nephew of former rugby union player and coach Michael Jones and has two older sisters. Before beginning his acting career, he attended high school at Auckland's King's College.
Career
Early work and success (2013–2017)
Apa played Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand prime-time soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015. After a four-month worldwide talent search, he was cast as Archie Andrews in the CW drama series Riverdale in 2016.
He starred as Ethan Montgomery in the 2017 comedy-drama film A Dog's Purpose, which was released on the same day Riverdale premiered on television.
Additional films and critical shifts (2018–2020)
His next film role was as a stand-in for Kian Lawley in the 2018 drama The Hate U Give. He played Griffin in the Netflix film The Last Summer, which premiered on May 3, 2019. He also played singer Jeremy Camp in the upcoming biographical romantic drama film I Still Believe, which will be released in March 2020.
Apa appeared in Adam Mason's critically acclaimed 2020 thriller Songbird, which was produced by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes. The film was accused of making a thrill plot out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lionsgate Films announced in May 2021 that he would appear in the military drama West Pointer.
Music business ventures (2021–present)
In 2021, he self-released his debut album, Clocks, which delves into the folk rock and indie genres. It gained popularity on Spotify and TikTok.
Apa attended the San Diego Comic-Con with Riverdale co-star Camila Mendes.
Apa was in a minor car accident in Vancouver in September 2017, but escaped unharmed when the passenger side of his car collided with a light pole. The late-night crash was allegedly caused by him falling asleep behind the wheel after a long day of filming.
Apa has been in a relationship with French model Clara Berry since 2020. Their child is due to be born in September 2021.
Apa was raised in a Christian home and has declared himself to be a Christian. In April 2018, he publicly criticised Australian rugby player Israel Folau for claiming that it was God's plan to send gay people to hell, describing Folau's comments as "disappointing".
Moata'a rule
His native village Moata'a in New Zealand bestowed upon him the matai title of Savae in September 2022.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|
| 2017 | A Dog's Purpose | Teenage Ethan Montgomery |
| 2018 | The Hate U Give | Chris |
| 2019 | The Last Summer | Griffin Hourigan |
| 2020 | I Still Believe | Jeremy Camp |
| 2020 | Dead Reckoning | Niko |
| 2020 | Songbird | Nico Price |
| TBA | One Fast Move | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2013–2015 | Shortland Street | Kane Jenkins | Series regular (381 episodes) |
| 2016 | The Cul de Sac | Jack | 6 episodes |
| 2017–present | Riverdale | Archie Andrews | Main role |
| Fred Andrews (young) | 2 episodes |
| Archibald Andrews (ancestor) | 1 episode |
Discography
In addition to soundtrack work on Shortland Street, Riverdale and I Still Believe, Apa has released independent music.
- The Third Room (2012)
- Clocks (2021)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|
| 2017 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | Riverdale | Nominated |
| Breakthrough Performance | Won |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Breakout TV Star | Nominated |
| 2018 | MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Kiss (with Camila Mendes) | Nominated |
| People's Choice Awards | Drama TV Star of 2018 | Nominated |
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | Nominated |
| 2019 | People's Choice Awards | Male TV Star of 2019 | Nominated |
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Drama TV Actor | Nominated |
KJ Apa Biography
| Name | KJ Apa |
| Nickname | None |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 16-Jun-1997 |
| Age in 2023 | 26 |
| Birth Place | Auckland |
| Country | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | None (m) |
| Weight | Unknown (KGs) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Height | In Centimeters: Not known
In Meters: Not known
In Feet Inches: Not known |
| Weight | In KG: Not known
In Pound: Not known |
| Eye Color | - |
| Hair Color | - |
| Marital Status | Yet to update |
Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about KJ Apa.
- What is the Net Worth of KJ Apa?
The Net Worth of KJ Apa is $1.5 Million.
- What is the Height of KJ Apa?
The height of KJ Apa is None.
- Where is the birthplace of KJ Apa?
The birthplace of KJ Apa is Auckland
- What is the Date of Birth of KJ Apa?
The birthday of KJ Apa is on 16-Jun-1997.
- Is KJ Apa Married?
The marital status of KJ Apa is: Yet to update.
