Evan Mock is an American model, actor, and skateboarder. He is known for starring in the

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series ''

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''.

Life and career

Evan Mock was born in

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in Hawaii. His mother is

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, while his father is American and a

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maker. Mock was homeschooled. Growing up, he aspired to be a professional surfer or skater. Mock relocated to California at age 18 to professionally skateboard. He rose to prominence after singer

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posted a video of him skating. Mock modeled in fashion shows for the brands

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and

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and launched a clothing line called Sorry in Advance in 2019. He then appeared in advertisements for fragrances by the retailer the

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and fashion designer

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. Mock starred in a modeling campaign for a clothing collection by fashion designer Giuseppe Zanotti the following year. In June 2021, he launched a collection with the clothing company

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. Mock starred as private school student Akeno "Aki" Menzies in the teen drama television series ''

'', which premiered on

in July 2021. The series marked his first acting role. Its creator

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created the part for Mock to portray.

Personal life

Mock splits his time between Oahu and New York City. Despite playing a character who explores his sexuality on ''Gossip Girl'', Mock is heterosexual. His pink hair has been regarded as his signature look.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mock, Evan Living people 21st-century American male actors American male actors of Filipino descent American male models American skateboarders People from Oahu 1997 births