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Hail to the Queen: Host-Model Joey Mead's Husband Comes Out as a Trans Woman




Businessman and car-enthusiast Ian King, husband of famous model and Asia's Next Top Model co-host Joey Mead King, has come out as a trans woman.

 Ian, now using the name Angelina Mead King, posted a photo of her and Joey together on Instagram on Saturday, July 2. The caption reads: "My rock and my number one supporter! @joeymeadking I Love You! "



A second account of Angelina on Instagram has a username of "hailtothe_queen_" while his earlier account uses "hailtothe_king."

 Joey's responded to Ian's post by saying "Love is Love."

 Prior to all these, Angelina posted another photo on Instagram with the message "Sometimes the king is a woman."
A photo posted by Angelina Mead King (@hailtothe_queen_) on


Joey also posted a photo with the caption "Freedom."
A photo posted by joeymeadking (@joeymeadking) on


Angelina's brother, Atticus, also showed support posting a picture on Instragram showing the message ""Here's a pic with my former kuya who is now my ate. Meet my "new" sister Angie @hailtothe_queen_ @kim_epil, @joeymeadking."


Friends of the King couple also shared words of encourage. These include Myrza Sison, designer Mark Bumgarner, Rajo Laurel and others.

 Motoring Journalist James Deakin showed support for Angelina's transition via a message on Facebook. 

"So one of the car guys I look up to the most, is now a woman. Hey, if you ain't hurting anyone and it makes you happy, it's all the same to me. Good luck, Ian/Angie," Deakin said.

 Angelina responded with "Thank you for the support James" via Twitter.


The Kings have been married since 2011 and are showing no signs of separating. 
Sources: Rappler GMA

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