Shannon Kook

Shannon Kook (born Shannon Xiao Lóng Kook-Chun on 9 February 1987) is a South African actor. He gained recognition for his roles in popular television series such as Degrassi: The Next Generation (2010–2011), Carmilla (2015–2016), Shadowhunters (2017), and The 100 (2018–2020). Kook has also appeared in the horror franchise The Conjuring Universe (2013–2021) as Drew Thomas. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa to a Mauritian father of Chinese descent and a South African mother of Cape Coloured descent, Kook moved to Montreal to attend the National Theatre School of Canada. His career began with a role in the Canadian television series Being Erica (2009). Internationally, he is recognized for his portrayals of Zane Park in Degrassi: The Next Generation and Duncan in Shadowhunters.