MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Businessman Ian King, husband of TV host and model Joey Mead King, has come out as a trans woman.
On Instagram Saturday, July 2, Ian, now using the name Angelina Mead King, posted a photo of her and Joey together. The caption goes: "My rock and my number one supporter! @joeymeadking I Love You! "
Joey responded to the post by saying "Love is Love."
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Friends of the couple such as Myrza Sison, designer Mark Bumgarner, Rajo Laurel, and others posted messages of encouragement for the couple.
On her Instagram account, Joey posted a photo with the caption "Freedom."
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The same photo was reposted on the Instagram account @hailtothe_king, Angelina's other account, with the caption: "Best hangover cure @joeymeadking."
Angelina's brother Atticus also showed support by posting a photo on Instagram.
"Here's a pic with my former kuya who is now my ate. Meet my "new" sister Angie @hailtothe_queen_ @kim_epil, @joeymeadking," Atticus said.
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Motoring journalist James Deakin showed support for Ian's transition by posting 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," he said.
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Angelina thanked James via Twitter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for the support James <a href="https://t.co/BbqplWznH6">https://t.co/BbqplWznH6</a></p>— Ian Angelo King (@Hailtothe_King) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hailtothe_King/status/749284812226121730">July 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Angelina also posted this message on Facebook.
"What's a dream, I couldn't sleep from being so happy! Thank you to everyone for the love and support. You can't imagine what kind of weight has been lifted off my heart. I am excited to see you all soon," she wrote.
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Angelina, who manages Victoria Court and is behind the Car Porn Racing automotive business, married Joey back in 2011. – Rappler.com
