Evan Mock
Evan Mock | |
|---|---|
| Born | Waimea Bay, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor |
Evan Mock is an American model and actor. He is known for starring in the series Gossip Girl.
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] He aspired to be a professional surfer or skater.[2] 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.[3][4]
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.[3] He appeared in advertisements for fragrances by the retailer the Aldo Group and fashion designer Paco Rabanne.[3] Mock stars as private school student Akeno "Aki Menzies" in the teen drama television series Gossip Girl, which premiered on HBO Max in July 2021.[5] The series marked his first acting role.[6]
Personal life
Mock splits his time between Oahu and New York City.[3] Despite playing a character who is exploring his sexuality on Gossip Girl, Mock is heterosexual.[1][7] His pink hair has been regarded as his signature look.[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | Gossip Girl | Akeno "Aki" Menzies | Television series | [1] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Bhagchandani, Umesh (July 16, 2021). "Meet Evan Mock, the star playing Aki Menzies in HBO's Gossip Girl reboot who's pals with Justin Bieber and Travis Scott, and was discovered by Frank Ocean". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Soul Skater Evan Mock Can Be Anything He Wants To Be". Interview. September 4, 2019. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Berlinger, Max (January 24, 2020). "The Pink-Haired Skater Hyped by Frank Ocean". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Hennemuth, Britt (March 31, 2021). "Evan Mock Says the Next-Gen 'Gossip Girl' Is "Blunt" and "Woke"". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Weinstock, Tish (July 19, 2021). "'Gossip Girl' Star Evan Mock On His Effortless Two-Step Skincare Routine". British Vogue. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 5, 2020). "'Gossip Girl': Model & Skateboarder Evan Mock Joins HBO Max Series Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 7, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Schneier, Matthew (June 25, 2021). "Madonna Madness at the Boom Boom Room Kicks Off Pride". The Cut. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Valenti, Lauren (February 4, 2019). "How This Skateboarder's Radical Pink Buzz Cut Caught Frank Ocean's Attention". Vogue. Archived from the original on January 12, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Cohen, Danielle (November 15, 2020). "Witness the Power of Evan Mock's Signature Pink Buzz Cut". GQ. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2021.