Shannon Kook (born Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun; 9 February 1987) is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2010–2011), '' Carmilla'' (2015–2016), ''

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'' (2017), and ''

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'' (2018–2020), as well as his role as Drew Thomas in the film franchise ''

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'' (2013–2021).

Early life

Kook-Chun was born in

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to a

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father of

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descent and a South African mother of

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descent. He then moved to

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in order to attend the

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Career

Kook's first on screen role was in the Canadian television series ''

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'' in 2009. He is best known internationally for his roles as Zane Park on '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2010–2011) and as Duncan on ''

'' (2017). In 2014, Kook,

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, Sophie Desmarais, and

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, were chosen for the

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's ''Rising Stars'' initiative, an annual distinction that spotlights four up and coming Canadian actors to talent developers and filmmakers at the festival. Between 2015 and 2016, Kook starred in the popular

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''Carmilla''. In 2017, he was featured in the web series '' Running With Violet''. In January 2018, it was announced that Kook has been cast as a mysterious new

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, Lucas, on the fifth season of

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's ''

''. This was revealed to be a red herring by series showrunner Jason Rothenberg. Kook's role was later revealed as Jordan Jasper Green, the son of Monty Green and Harper McIntyre. Kook had originally auditioned for the role of Finn Collins and Monty Green. Kook returned as a series regular in season six and seven.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kook, Shannon Living people 1987 births 21st-century South African male actors Coloured South African people Male actors from Johannesburg National Theatre School of Canada alumni South African emigrants to Canada South African male film actors South African male television actors South African people of Chinese descent South African people of Mauritian descent