KJ Apa Biography

Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa also known as KJ Apa is a New Zealand model, actor, singer, musician, and painter. He is famous for starring as Kane Jenkins in the soap operas Shortland Street (2013–2015) and Riverdale (2017–2023).

KJ Apa Age

Fitzgerald was born on June 17, 1997, in Auckland, North Island, New Zealand. He is 27 years old as of 2024 and he celebrates his birthday on June 17 every year. His zodiac sign is Gemini.

KJ Apa Height and Weight

Apa stands at an average height of 5 feet and 11 inches (1.8 m) tall and weighs around 75kg.

KJ Apa Parents and Siblings

Fitzgerald was born to Keneti James Senior Apa and Tessa Apa (née Callander). His mother Tessa, is a New Zealander of European descent while his father is a Matai (chief) of his village in Samoa. He grew up in Auckland, North Island along with his two older sisters Arieta Apa and Timena Apa. In addition, he is also the nephew of coach Michael Jones, who is a former rugby union player.

KJ Apa Girlfriend/Spouse

Apa is in a romantic relationship with Clara Berry, a French model. In May 2021, KJ announced that he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child Sasha Vai Keneti Apa who was born in September 2021. Previously, he was rumored to be dating actor Britt Robertson back in the Summer, although neither confirmed nor denied the romance reports. In September 2017, Apa was involved in a minor car accident in Vancouver which left him uninjured after he fell asleep at the Wheel after a long day at work.

KJ Apa Education

After completing elementary school, KJ went on to join King’s College in Auckland. From there, he joined his acting career where he started by appearing in small roles.

KJ Apa Career

James started his acting career in 2013 when he played in New Zealand’s primetime soap opera Shortland Street as Kane Jenkins from 2013 to 2015. After that, he was cast in the CW drama series Riverdale where he played as Archie Andrew. In 2017, he appeared in a comedy-drama film A Dog’s Purpose portraying Ethan Montgomery.

Since then, Apa has starred in films and series like The Hate U Give, I Still Believe, The Last Summer, Songbird, and One Fast Move. In addition to acting, KJ is also a musician known for releasing his album called Clocks in 2021. That same year, he was honored by his village Moata’a in Samoa with the title of Savae.

KJ Apa Net Worth

Apa has an estimated net worth of between $1 million to $ 3 million which he has accumulated from his fortune career as a model and actor.

Kj Apa Movies and TV Shows

•  A Do’s Purpose as Teenage Ethan Montgomery
• Altar Rock
• The Hate U Give as Chris
•  The Last Summer as Griffin
•  Shortland Street as Kane Jenkins
• The Cul De Sac as Jack
•  present: Riverdale as Archie Andrews 

KJ Apa New Movie/I Still Believe

I Still Believe is a Christian biographical drama directed by the Erwin Brothers, starring KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Shania Twain, Melissa Roxburgh, and Gary Sinise. The film is about the true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

KJ Apa Riverdale/ Archie Andrews

KJ APA plays the role of Archie Andrews in the television series ‘Riverdale’. The showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa arranged a grueling four-month global search to find the show’s lead, and KJ caught his eye a mere three days before he was supposed to start testing potential Archies in front of the studio.

KJ Apa Songs

1. Mad World
2. I Got You – Riverdale: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) · 2017
3. I’ll Try – Riverdale: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) · 2017
4. Pillowcase in the Sky – Pillowcase in the Sky (feat. Keneti Apa) · 2017
5. Thinking of You – The Third Room · 2012
6. Beefy T – The Third Room · 2012
7. The Song That Everyone Sings – Riverdale: Season 1
8. Lost Dawn – The Third Room · 2012
9. Darrio Express – The Third Room · 2012
10. Midnight Thoughts – The Third Room · 2012
11. Stuck in the Moment – The Third Room · 2012
12. The Third Room – The Third Room · 2012
13. Dance Dance Dance – Riverdale: Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) · 2017
14. You Shine
15. Dance Dance Dance»
16. The Song That Everyone Sing