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Joey Mead-King
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Joanne Pilar Angeles
12 September 1974 |
| Occupation | Television personality, fashion lifestyle host, runway coach, model mentor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Joey Mead King was born on September 12, 1974. She is a well-known television personality from the Philippines. Joey is also a fashion host and helps models learn how to walk on the runway. She was a mentor and co-judge on the TV show Asia's Next Top Model for its second and third seasons. In 2018, the BBC recognized her as one of their 100 Women.
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Early Life and Background
Joey Mead King was born in the Philippines. Her mother, Josephine del Pilar-Mead, is Filipina. Her biological father is from Iran. When Joey was four years old, she and her mother moved to Adelaide, Australia. They lived there with her Australian stepfather, Leslie Bertram Mead. Joey grew up in South Australia during her early teen years.
Career Highlights
Joey Mead King began her modeling career at age 17. She worked in Manila, Bangkok, and Hong Kong. Living in different places helped her learn various accents. She can switch between Filipino, Australian, South African, American, and British accents. This skill made her popular for live shows and voice work.
Early Career and Hosting
Joey is currently based in the Philippines. She can speak basic Tagalog and understands the language well. From 1996 to 2000, she was a video jockey for Channel [V] International in Hong Kong. She has appeared on over 30 magazine covers in the Philippines. Joey has also done many TV commercials and ad campaigns. These include work in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and Indonesia. She has worked as a model in New York and is currently with Ford Models in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Notable Appearances
Joey Mead King was the first Philippine model to star in a Head & Shoulders commercial. She also appeared in a Lexus car commercial. Both of these commercials were shown in Canada.
In 2008, a magazine cover showed Joey wearing the Philippine flag in a unique way. This led to discussions in the media. Joey explained that she saw the image as inspiring. She compared it to sports brands using flag designs. She also said she wanted to make a statement. She wanted to be part of something that made people think.
Television Work
In 2005, Joey returned to Singapore. She worked on the entertainment show Ebuzz on AXN channel. On this show, Joey interviewed many Hollywood celebrities. In 2006, she hosted the World Cup series in Singapore for StarHub. From 2008 to 2009, she was a presenter for HBO. Her strong hosting skills led to more work. She hosted lifestyle shows, corporate events, and red carpet interviews.
In 2012, it was announced that Joey would be a model mentor and co-judge. This was for the reality show Asia's Next Top Model for three seasons. In 2017, she was also a co-host for the Miss Universe 2016 pageant. This event took place at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30, 2017.
Personal Life
Joey Mead King is a strong supporter of animal rights. She works with PAWS Philippines to help animals. She moved back to the Philippines in 2007. In November 2011, she married Angelina "Angie" Mead King. Angie is a Filipino Chinese business person and car enthusiast. In 2016, Angie shared that she is a transgender woman. In 2017, TLC aired "The Kings." This special show was about the couple's relationship after Angie's transition. In November 2024, Angie's lung was hurt in a fire accident. This happened along the South Luzon Expressway and destroyed her Honda NSX car.
See also
In Spanish: Joey Mead King para niños
