Who is Blake Draper?
Blake Draper was born on 27 July 2002 under the zodiac sign of Leo, in Melbourne, Victoria Australia. He’s a 21-year-old martial arts instructor and rising actor, probably best recognized for landing the role of Gus Martinez in the hit Australian TV soap opera “Neighbours” (2018), playing Julius in the Australian drama TV miniseries “Bad Mothers” (2019), and featuring as Graham Lansing in the American romantic comedy film “Prom Pact” (2023).
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How rich is he? Blake Draper’s Net Worth
As of the latter part of 2023, Blake’s net worth is estimated at over $350,000; amassed through his successful career in the world of professional acting. He embarked on his acting journey in 2018, and Blake’s portfolio included participation in five significant TV and film projects. This accomplishment hasn’t only contributed to his financial success, but also led him to the status of a prominent figure in the field of acting. Besides this, he has also increased his fortune though his career as a martial arts instructor.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background
Speaking about his childhood time, Blake spent his formative years in his hometown of Melbourne, where he was raised by his parents, but since he’s maintained privacy when it comes to them, their names remain a mystery. Regarding his siblings, Blake once revealed that he has an elder brother who is a basketball player, but his name is also unknown. Blake holds Australian nationality and belongs to the White Caucasian ethnic group. In terms of religion, he identifies himself as a Christian. Looking at his educational background, he successfully completed his high school education at a local private institution in his hometown, but there’s a belief that he hasn’t continued to pursue his education beyond that level, choosing instead to concentrate on his professional acting career.
Career Beginnings
Prior to becoming an actor, Blake taught martial arts since his family owned a martial arts business, so he spent some time working as an instructor there. His journey into the world of acting began during his early years when he discovered his passion for acting through his performance in his primary school’s stage production of “Aladdin”. Following that, he auditioned for a while, until he eventually secured his debut TV appearance in the famous Australian soap opera “Neighbours”, landing the role of Gus Martinez in two episodes broadcast in 2018. Created by Reg Watson, the series is recognized for being the longest-running drama series in the history of Australian television, since it started broadcasting back in 1985; it follows the lives of the people who live in a fictional suburb of Melbourne, called Erinsborough. This opportunity allowed Blake to collaborate with such notable actors as Stefan Dennis, Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne, among others. Even though he appeared in only two episodes of the series, his performance was praised, opening doors for more acting projects.
Rise to Prominence
Blake’s next significant role came in 2019, when he was chosen to portray Julius in the Australian drama TV miniseries “Bad Mothers”, which garnered him a wider recognition. The series was broadcast on the Nine Network from February to April 2019. It features an ensemble including Melissa George, Daniel MacPherson, Don Hany, Tess Haubrich and many other esteemed actors. Two years later, he got a chance to make a guest appearance in the small role of Michael Hastings in the episode “The Son” of the award-winning Netflix drama miniseries “Clickbait”, created by Christian White and Tony Ayres. The series achieved the top spot on Netflix in more than 20 countries, increasing Blake’s popularity further. Also in 2021, he lent his voice to the character Thomas in two episodes of the Audible Original horror mystery podcast series “The Orchard”, alongside Eric Bana and Ashleigh-Rose Nicholson.
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Worldwide Fame
After completing his work on “The Orchard”, Blake made the decision to try to break into the United States market. He participated in auditions for American film and TV projects, eventually achieving a significant success by winning the role of Graham Lansing, a popular school basketball captain and one of the lead characters in the 2023 Disney Channel romantic comedy film “Prom Pact”, which was directed by Anya Adams. This marked Blake’s debut feature film appearance, for which he received praise from both critics and viewers. Within the ensemble of “Prom Pact”, he had the privilege of sharing the screen with such notable American actors as Milo Manheim, Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Arica Himmel and Margaret Cho.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Blake has short light brown hair and blue eyes. He stands at a height of 6ft 2ins (1.88m), and weighs around 190lbs (86kgs), with chest size 42, waist 32, and biceps 15. His shoe size is 11.5 (US).
Personal Life
Blake is quite a secretive person as he tends to keep all the details about his personal love life far away from the spotlight. Regarding his dating history, he’s never been romantically linked with any girl. Moreover, the media lacks information about his current relationship status. If he does have a girlfriend, he’s undoubtedly skilled at keeping her away from the public eye. He still resides with his family in Melbourne.
Trivia
During his childhood, Blake wanted to become a comic book artist, then as he grew older, he transferred to acting.
One of his favorite actors of all time is Heath Ledger. When it comes to big screen, his favorite films are “Good Time” (2017) and “Three Colours: Blue” (1993).
He enjoys listening to music in his leisure time, and some of his favorite songs are Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like The Wolf” and Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al”. He’s also a huge fan of the Beatles. Apart from listening to music, he enjoys playing drums and the guitar.
His hobbies also include painting, drawing, and reading. His favorite book is Emily Bronte’s “Wuthering Heights”, and he would like to portray Heathcliff, the book’s lead character.
