Joseph Glenn Herbert Sr., better known as Jo Koy, is an American comedian and actor. He was born on June 2, 1971. Jo Koy is famous for his comedy and has appeared on the TV show Chelsea Lately and in many shows on Comedy Central and Netflix.
Jo Koy’s dad is a white American who was in the Air Force and was in the Philippines when he married Jo Koy’s Filipino mom. His family first lived in Spanaway, Washington, then moved to Tacoma, Washington, and later to Las Vegas after he finished high school. He went to Spanaway Lake High School and then Foss High School in Tacoma. They moved to Las Vegas because his grandmother was sick.
He went to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, but left school to focus on comedy. The name “Jo Koy” comes from a nickname his family used when he was young.
Jo Koy told a story in his comedy show in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 22, 2019. He said in 1989, he was thinking of a stage name. His aunt called him for dinner, saying “Jo Ko, eat!” (in Tagalog, “Ko” means “my”, so “Jo Ko” means “my Jo”). He heard it as “Koy” and liked it, so he started using it as his stage name.
Who is Jo Koy Wife?
Koy, a father, has a son named Joseph Herbert Jr. He was born on April 21, 2003. Joseph’s mother is Angie King, who was in a relationship with Koy before. Koy and his son live in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California.
On September 27, 2021, Koy and Chelsea Handler shared on Instagram that they were in a relationship. However, in July 2022, they posted on Handler’s Instagram that they had broken up the previous month. Also, Koy practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Who is Angie King?
Angie King, who was married to Jo Koy, is a singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She loved music from a very young age, influenced by her dad who sang opera. Angie started her music career in 2019 when she was about 40 years old.
In 2020, Angie released her first album named “Pipe Dream.” That same year, she also brought out a song with someone else called “Mediatrix.” Then, on February 22, 2022, she released a single titled “Love Spell.” Besides music, Angie is into business. She and her ex-boyfriend, Gino Perez, run a clothing business called Mexican U.F.O.
Are Jo Koy and Angie King Still Together?
Right now, Angie King is not in a relationship. She used to be married to Jo Koy, who is famous as a comedian and for his Netflix show “Comin’ In Hot.”
Angie and Jo Koy started dating in the early 2000s, around the time Jo’s career was taking off. They got married in February 2003 in Nevada, USA. They have a son, Joseph Herbert Jr., born on April 21, 2003. Joseph sometimes shows up in his dad’s shows. Angie and Jo Koy got divorced in 2013, but they both take care of their son.
They have stayed good friends since their divorce. On Jo Koy’s 50th birthday, Angie shared a photo of them with their son, wishing him a happy birthday.
During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, Angie was with her ex-husband, and they made funny videos together. Jo Koy dated another comedian, Chelsea Handler, from 2021 to 2022. Before that, Angie was in a relationship with Gino Perez, an artist and singer.
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Angie King’s Professional Life
The Filipino artist is Tessie King and David A. King Sr.’s daughter. Her dad was in the US Navy during the last part of World War II and was also good at playing opera music. He died in July 2018. After she was born, her family moved to Saudi Arabia for a while before they settled in the United States.
Angie has a real brother named David King Jr. He is married to Janea, and they have a daughter, Natalie Rose. Angie also has three half-siblings: Danielle Bush, Cindi King Tuning, and Michael King, but not much information is available about them.
Angie King Son
Yes, he has a son named Joseph Herbert Jr. with Angie. Joseph was born on April 21, 2003. Even though they got divorced in 2013 after being married for ten years, they are still good friends and work together to take care of their son. You can see how they support each other’s work on their Instagram pages.
After the divorce, Angie moved to Los Angeles and began dating Gino Perez, who is a skateboarder, painter, and designer living in LA. It’s not clear if they are still in a relationship.
In the world of famous relationships, two stories are getting a lot of attention. First, there’s Yilmaz Bektaş, a well-known Turkish businessman. People are talking about him possibly getting married again.
Then, there’s Mark Laita, who keeps his personal life very private, especially about who he’s with. We’re going to look closely at both of these men and find out more about their love lives and the women who are important to them.
