KJ Apa

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was KJ Apa born?June 17, 1997
2. Where was KJ Apa born?Auckland, New Zealand
3. What is the television debut?Shortland Street (2013–2015)
4. What is the international breakthrough role?Archie Andrews in Riverdale (2017–2023)
5. Who is KJ Apa?KJ Apa is a New Zealand actor and singer born in 1997. He is best known for playing Archie Andrews on the TV series Riverdale. He also sings and has released music.
6. What TV show did KJ Apa first act in?He first appeared on the New Zealand TV soap opera Shortland Street. He played a character named Kane Jenkins from 2013 to 2015.

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