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Apa was born on 17 June 1997 at Waitakere Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of Tupa'i and Tessa Apa (née Callander). His father is Samoan and a matai (chief) of his village in Samoa; his mother is a European New Zealander.
Jun 17, 1997 · KJ was blessed with two great fathers – his real-life dad Keneti Apa and his on-screen dad from “Riverdale” Luke Perry, who unexpectedly passed away in 2019. By the way, KJ and Luke were very close. At the same time, his real-life dad serves as a great role model for the actor.
Sep 24, 2019 · Learn about the background and family members of the New Zealand actor K. J. Apa, who plays Archie Andrews in Riverdale. Find out about his Samoan father, his New Zealander mother, his two sisters and his possible girlfriend.
His father is Samoan & his mother is Kiwi. He has Samoan, Scottish, and English ancestry. In addition to acting, KJ sings, writes songs & plays guitar. He sometimes brings one of his guitars with him while he's off on location shooting movies/TV shows.
May 20, 2021 · Early Life. KJ Apa was born Keneti James Fitzgerald on June 17, 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand. Along with his two older sisters, Apa is part Samoan, thanks to his father, Keneti, who is of...
Sep 4, 2023 · KJ Apa’s parents, Tessa Apa and Keneti Apa have shaped his life and career. Tessa Apa is of European New Zealander descent, while Keneti Apa hails from Samoa, a Polynesian island nation. This European and Polynesian heritage mix has undoubtedly contributed to KJ Apa’s distinctive appearance and cultural experiences.
Sep 3, 2022 · KJ Apa is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a chief in his village. On Aug. 31, 2022, the “Riverdale” star was officially granted the matai—or chief—title Savae during a...
