Angie King is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for herself as a singer, songwriter, and businesswoman.
Known by her stage name Nura Luca, she is an electro, operatic and synth musician who was inspired by her father, an opera singer.
She is also the ex-wife of Jo Koy, a famous comedian, actress, and mother of their son Joseph Herbert Jr.
Even though they broke up nearly a decade ago, Angie King and Jo Koy still maintain a close, innocent relationship, making many fans curious.
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- Full name: Angie King
- Nickname: Nura Luca
- Date of birth: May 28, 1979
- Age: 44 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: Philippines
- Nationality: Filipino-American
- Profession: Singer, musician and businesswoman
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: David A. King (father) and Tessie King (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Jo Koy (ex-husband)
- Children: Joseph Herbert Jr. (Boy)
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early Life & Education
Angie King, now 44 years old, was born in the Philippines on May 28, 1979. She is the only child of David A. King, an English-American, and Tessie King, an IIocano woman from the Philippines.
She has a mixed English and Filipino ethnicity. Angie King developed her love of singing during her childhood while actively participating in her church choir.
She also learned to play piano and guitar when she was young. She moved to the United States with her parents when she was 12 years old and settled in Los Angeles, California. She attended a private school and graduated with honors.
She then enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and majored in music. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music in 2001.
Personal life
Angie King met Jo Koy, a Filipino-American comedian and actress, in 2002 at a comedy club in Los Angeles. They hit it off and started dating soon after.
They married in 2003 and welcomed son Joseph Herbert Jr. in 2004. Joseph Herbert Jr., also known as Little Joe, is the only child of Angie King and Jo Koy.
He is a talented drummer and often accompanies his father on stage. Angie King and Jo Koy were happily married for several years but they broke up due to busy schedules and different interests. They decided to separate in 2010 and completed the divorce procedure in 2011.
They remain friends and co-parents of their son. Angie King and Jo Koy affirmed that they have no hard feelings towards each other and still respect and support each other. They also denied any rumors of reconciliation or remarriage.
Career
After graduating from UCLA, Angie King pursued a career as a singer and songwriter. She took the stage name Nura Luca and performed at various venues and events.
She is an electro, operatic and synth musician who blends many different genres and styles in her music. She cited her father, an opera singer, as her main inspiration.
She is also influenced by artists such as Madonna, Lady Gaga and Björk. She released her debut album, Nura Luca, in 2005, receiving positive reviews and moderate success.
She followed it up with her second album, electric opera, in 2008, a breakthrough film that earned her many awards and nominations.
Since then she has released four more albums: Synth Pop (2010), Nura Luca 2.0 (2013), Nura Luca 3.0 (2016), And Nura Luca 4.0 (2019).
She is working on her seventh album, Nura Luca 5.0, due out in 2024. She has also collaborated with artists such as David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Sia.
She has performed in many concerts and festivals worldwide such as Coachella, Lollapalooza and Glastonbury. She has also appeared on television shows and podcasts, such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Joe Rogan Experience.
She is also a successful businesswoman who owns and operates the record label Nura Luca Records and the clothing line Nura Luca Fashion.
She is also involved in various charitable and humanitarian causes, such as UNICEF, PETA, and Save the Children.
Net value
Angie King has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
She has earned her wealth from her music career, business ventures, and endorsements.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @nuraluca
- Twitter name: @nuraluca
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- Keep climbing
- You hug me
- First dance
- She likes to ride trucks
- I believe in it
- That’s what I’m sure of
