What is KJ Apa’s Net Worth?

KJ Apa, the New Zealand actor, has a net worth of $3 million. He is best known for his role as Archie Andrews on “Riverdale” and has also appeared in various films and TV shows.

Before his breakthrough role, Apa played Kane Jenkins on the New Zealand soap opera “Shortland Street” between 2014 and 2015. He has since starred in movies such as “A Dog’s Purpose,” “The Last Summer,” and “I Still Believe,” where he showcased his musical abilities while portraying Christian music singer Jeremy Camp.

KJ Apa’s Background

KJ Apa was born on June 17, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. He grew up with his mother Tessa, father Tupa’i Keneti, and two older sisters. His father is the chief of their village and is of Samoan descent while his mother is a European New Zealander. Apa attended King’s College and landed his first acting role as a teenager.

His uncle is Michael Jones, a former rugby union player.

KJ Apa’s Career Highlights

KJ Apa’s television debut was in 2013 when he played Kane Jenkins on “Shortland Street.” He then moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 and appeared in the movie “A Dog’s Purpose” in 2015. In 2016, he had a recurring role on the New Zealand series “The Cul de Sac.”

After a four-month talent search, KJ landed the role of Archie Andrews on the hit series “Riverdale” in 2016. KJ’s character has dealt with numerous challenges, including his father’s tragic death, a bear attack, and being framed for murder.

Outside of “Riverdale,” KJ has appeared in films such as “The Hate U Give,” “The Last Summer,” “Dead Reckoning,” and “I Still Believe.” He also released a song, “Atmosphere,” with his “Riverdale” co-star Hart Denton in 2021.

KJ Apa’s Faith, Accidents, and Luke Perry’s Legacy

KJ Apa, who was raised in a Christian household, considers his relationship with God as everything to him. In September 2017, he was in a car accident in Vancouver after working a 14-hour day on the set of “Riverdale.” He was not injured, but his car was destroyed. In July 2020, he split his head open while doing a stunt for “Songbird.”

After Luke Perry’s death in March 2019, the “Riverdale” cast was devastated. KJ considered Luke one of the best people he ever knew, and he hopes to be half the man that Luke was. Luke treated KJ like a son off-screen as well, regularly calling his parents to update them on KJ’s well-being.

KJ Apa’s Award Nominations

KJ Apa has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He has been nominated for four Saturn Awards, winning the Breakthrough Performance Award in 2017. He was also nominated for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

In 2018, Apa earned an MTV Movie + TV Award nomination for Best Kiss (shared with Camila Mendes). He has also received three People’s Choice Award nominations for Favorite Drama TV Star, Favorite Male TV Star for “Riverdale,” and Favorite Drama Movie Star for “I Still Believe.”

Apa has earned five Teen Choice Award nominations, including Choice Summer Movie Actor for “The Last Summer,” Choice Breakout TV Star, Choice TV Ship (shared with Mendes), and Choice TV Actor: Drama (twice) for “Riverdale.”

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