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<p>KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor best known for his leading role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Andrews">Archie Andrews</a> in the CW teen drama series <i>Riverdale</i>.</p>

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Keneti James Fitzgerald "KJ" Apa was born on June 17, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand. He is the son of Keneti Apa, a Samoan who holds a chiefly title in Samoa, and Tessa Apa, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_New_Zealanders">European New Zealander</a>. He grew up alongside two older sisters.</p>

<p>Apa attended King’s College, a prestigious secondary school in Auckland, before pursuing a professional career in acting.</p>

<h2>Acting Career</h2>

<p>Before gaining international fame, Apa began his acting journey with a role on the long-running New Zealand soap opera <i>Shortland Street</i>, portraying <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kane_Jenkins">Kane Jenkins</a> from 2013 to 2015. His performance caught the attention of casting directors and marked the beginning of his rise in the entertainment industry.</p>

<h2>Riverdale and Breakthrough Role</h2>

<p>Apa achieved widespread recognition after being cast as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Andrews">Archie Andrews</a> in the CW drama series <i>Riverdale</i>. He was selected for the role after an extensive, four-month audition process. The show debuted in January 2017 and quickly built a global fanbase, cementing Apa’s status as a teen television icon.</p>

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<h2>Film Roles and Expanding Career</h2>

<p>In addition to his television success, Apa appeared in the 2017 film <i>A Dog’s Purpose</i> as young Ethan Montgomery. Interestingly, the film premiered on the same day that <i>Riverdale</i> aired its first episode.</p>

<p>Later, Apa joined the cast of <i>The Hate U Give</i>, stepping into the role of Chris after the original <a href="/biography/kian-lawley">actor</a>, <a href="/biography/kian-lawley">Kian Lawley</a>, was removed from the project. Apa’s performance in the film demonstrated his versatility beyond teen drama roles.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>KJ Apa is the nephew of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jones_(rugby_union)">Michael Jones</a>, a former New Zealand <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jones_(rugby_union)">rugby union player</a> and prominent coach. Apa has occasionally spoken about the influence of his family and cultural heritage, including his Samoan roots, on his personal and professional life.</p>

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