Evan Mock

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Evan Mock
Born1997 (age 26–27)
Waimea Bay, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupations
  • Model
  • actor
  • skateboarder
Years active2019–present

Evan Mock is an American model, actor, and skateboarder. He is known for starring in the HBO Max series Gossip Girl .

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Life and career

Evan Mock was born in Waimea Bay on Oahu in Hawaii. [1] His mother is Filipino, while his father is American [1] and a surfboard fin maker. [2] Mock was homeschooled. [3] Growing up, he aspired to be a professional surfer or skater. [4] Mock relocated to California at age 18 to professionally skateboard. [1] He rose to prominence after singer Frank Ocean posted a video of him skating. [5] [6]

Mock modeled in fashion shows for the brands Louis Vuitton and 1017 Alyx 9SM and launched a clothing line called Sorry in Advance in 2019. [5] He then appeared in advertisements for fragrances by the retailer the Aldo Group and fashion designer Paco Rabanne. [5] Mock starred in a modeling campaign for a clothing collection by fashion designer Giuseppe Zanotti the following year. [7] In June 2021, he launched a collection with the clothing company RVCA. [8] Mock starred as private school student Akeno "Aki" Menzies in the teen drama television series Gossip Girl , which premiered on HBO Max in July 2021 and ran for two seasons. [9] [10] The series marked his first acting role. [11] Its creator Joshua Safran created the part for Mock to portray. [2]

Personal life

Mock splits his time between Oahu and New York City. [5] Despite playing a character who explores his sexuality on Gossip Girl, Mock is heterosexual. [1] [12] His pink hair has been regarded as his signature look. [13] [14]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021–2023 Gossip Girl Akeno "Aki" MenziesMain role [10]
2024 Fantasmas Z1 episode

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