Shannon Kook-Chun (34), Johannesburg, $1M
One of the many South African actors making this list is Shannon Kook-Chun, born as Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun. As the name suggests, he is not from pure South African parents. Kook became famous for his roles in several TV series, including “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” “Carmilla,” “Shadowhunters,” and “The 100.”
Kook’s professional acting career seems rewarding as he’s estimated to be worth $1 million in December 2021. While in Canada in 2019, he said he loves using his acting platform to do good for others. Apart from acting, Shannon loves martial arts, dance, spirituality, and music.
