Keneti James Fitzgerald " KJ " Apa (born 17 June 1997) is a New Zealand actor and singer. He gained recognition for playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street (2013–2015) and Archie Andrews in the CW teen drama series Riverdale (2017–2023).
KJ Apa was born on 17 June 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is an actor and producer, known for Riverdale (2017), The Hate U Give (2018) and The Last Summer (2019).
KJ Apa is going viral on TikTok for what could be his musical alter ego—now, Teen Vogue speaks with Mr. Fantasy about his future music plans and new fanbase.
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His real name is Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa. He grew up in Auckland, New Zealand with older sisters named Arieta and Timena. He began dating Clara Berry in 2020. Their first child together, a son named Sasha, was born on . They announced their split in February 2024.
Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa (born 17 June 1997) is a New Zealand actor, singer, and musician. He began acting playing Kane Jenkins in the New Zealand primetime soap opera Shortland Street from 2013 to 2015.
KJ Apa talks about playing a version of himself in The Map That Leads to You, the impact Riverdale had on his career, fatherhood and his dream role.
KJ Apa Didn't Want to Be an Actor, But Wouldn't Change a Thing Now
New Zealand actor KJ Apa achieved Hollywood heartthrob status with his role as Archie Andrews on The CW's hit drama 'Riverdale.'