Mark Herlaar

Mark Herlaar, originally from Toowoomba, Queensland, made his television debut at the age of 51 on the fourth season of ‘Australian Survivor’ in 2017. Filmed on Upolu, a Samoan Island, the reality competition featured 24 contestants competing for a half-million Australian dollar prize. Herlaar was part of the Samatau tribe. Despite his early exit from the competition, he later reunited with his former tribemates for an episode of ‘All-Star Family Feud’ in the same year, performing as a contestant.

Herlaar’s career progressed significantly when he became involved with the UK version of ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’ beginning in 2018. In this role, he adopted the character “Kiosk Kev,” overseeing the Outback Shack where celebrities would answer 50/50 questions for treats. This role cemented his status as a recurring and recognizable figure on international television. He is often referred to by his nicknames “Aussie Tarzan” from his time on ‘Australian Survivor’ and “Kiosk Kev” from ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!’.

Beyond his reality television appearances, Mark Herlaar also has an acting credit, appearing as Seth in the short film ‘Crossway’ in 2022. This demonstrates a diversification of his media career, moving from reality competition and personality roles into more scripted performances. His public presence includes engagement on platforms such as Cameo and Facebook, where he interacts with his fanbase.