Chris Zylka is a model and actor from the United States. He goes by the name Chris Zylka professionally. His most notable television appearances are as Tom Garvey in HBO’s The Leftovers and Jake Armstrong in The CW’s The Secret Circle. He has acted in movies like Shark Night, Freaks of Nature, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Freaks of Nature. Mike Settlemire is his name.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Chris Zylka |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Christopher Michael Settlemire |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 37 years old |
| Birth Date: | May 9, 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Warren, Ohio, United |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 M |
| Weight: | 80Kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | ex-fiancé (Paris Hilton) |
| Is Chris Zylka Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Actor and model |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
Chris Zylka Biography
Chris Zylka was born in the United States in Warren, Ohio. He adopted the stage name Zylka, the maiden name of his mother. Zylka has two younger brothers and was reared by his mother, Kathy. It is unknown who his biological father is. Zylka graduated from Howland High School in 2003, and two years later, he enrolled at the University of Toledo to study art.
After two years of school, he left to care for his grandfather after he got suddenly very ill. At 19, he moved to Los Angeles to further his acting career. It was difficult for him because he stayed in his car in a 7-Eleven in Burbank for roughly six months when he was homeless. In 2015, he introduced Zylka to Stanislavski, Chekhov, and several other Russian artists while looking after him.
Chris Zylka Age, Height, Weight
Chris Zylka was born on May 9, 1985; He is 37 years old as of 2024. He stands 1.85 meters tall and weighs 80 kilograms.
Career
Chris Zylka made his acting debut as Jason in a cameo role on the teen drama television series 90210. He scored a small part on 90210 the same year, which gave him his big acting break. Additionally, he joined the cast of Everybody Hates Chris in a recurring role and appeared in Hannah Montana and Cougar Town as a guest. In 2009, Zylka was cast as Joey Donner in the sitcom 10 Things I Hated About You for sixteen episodes.
Additionally, he has appeared in the films Shark Night, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Piranha 3DD. In addition, he pursued modeling gigs on the side. He was somewhat successful in this area of his profession, appearing in magazine advertising and increasing his visibility to the general public.
Early in his modeling career, Zylka pushed his abilities by participating in a Bruce Weber-shot ad campaign for Abercrombie & Fitch. Additionally, he has made appearances on the covers of other publications, including Bello Wonderland and Glamoholic. He is an artist and likes to paint. Zylka began creating art when he was nine years old; he learned the craft from his grandfather. He stated that his art frequently came from “a darker place.” He opened his first art display, “Why Use A Name,” in August 2018 at the Pikes hotel in Ibiza, Spain.
Recognition & Achievements
To date, Chris Zylka hasn’t received a formal honor in the category of Awards & Achievements. Still, one of his most significant accomplishments is making a living by making light of his condition.
Chris Zylka’s Net Worth In 2024
Chris Zylka’s projected net worth as of February 2024 is $5 million. He became wealthy through his work in acting, modeling, and the arts. Amazing Spider-Man was the sixth highest-grossing movie of 2012 after earning over $757 million globally. It was a box office hit. Additionally, Chris Zylka makes a considerable income through his lucrative endorsement contracts and commercials for well-known brands. It is assumed that he makes more than $1 million from the endorsements.
He declined an Ohio State football scholarship during his undergraduate studies to focus on his acting career. He enjoys basketball, reading, painting, playing the guitar, and watching football and baseball. For the football team of his high school, he was the quarterback.
Chris made news when it was announced that he was engaged to his famous girlfriend Paris Hilton. However, the engagement didn’t last long, as it was discovered in November 2018 that Chris and Paris had actually broken up. Chris is now trying to get the ring back.
His appearances in national advertisements for Calvin Klein and Diesel jeans were the pinnacle of his modeling career.
Chris Zylka Wife, Marriage
Chris Zylka got engaged to model and DVF brand ambassador Hanna Beth Merjos in April 2014. In January 2018, the pair announced their breakup and decided to call off their engagement. On a trip to Aspen, he asked her to marry him with a $2 million diamond. After dating for a year, Zylka became engaged to media personality and heiress Paris Hilton. In November 2018, the pair called off their engagement. According to Paris, she later recognized he was not the one because things had gone too quickly.
