Chuku Modu Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 85 kg |
Date of Birth | June 19, 1990 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Girlfriend | Coral Alica Natale |
Chuku Modu is an English actor, writer, and producer who is known for having been cast as Aggo in the 6th season of the American fantasy action-adventure drama series, Game of Thrones, which also had actors such as Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington, Sophie Turner, Natalie Dormer, Liam Cunningham, and Aidan Gillen. While growing up, Chuku Modu was majorly interested in sports, particularly boxing, and has also trained at the Dale Youth Boxing club, starting at the age of 12. He also gained popularity after appearing as Dr. Jared Kalu in the American medical drama series, The Good Doctor, as he was one of the main cast members but he did not make a return in the 2nd season of the show. In 2019, Chuku Modu played the role of Soh-Larr in the American superhero sci-fi action adventure film, Captain Marvel. He has also been a part of various other shows and movies such asFreedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet, The Last Days of Margaret Thatcher, Stages, The Dawn, Snatch, Me Before You, Heavy Weight, Loft No.5, The 100,andSurvive. Chuku Modu has also garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 100k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Chukuma Alto R. Modu
Nick Name
Chuku, Chuks
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Chuku Modu got enrolled atRichmond Drama School, a comprehensive school in North Yorkshire, England, in 2012.
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Writer
Family
- Siblings –Jazz Modu (Sister)
Manager
Chuku Modu is represented by Troika, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Chuku Modu has dated –
- Coral Alica Natale – It is speculated that Chuku Modu and Coral Alica Natale are in a relationship as he has shared a couple of pictures of the duo on Instagram.
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Black)
Chuku Modu is of Nigerian and German descent on his father’s side and has Irish and English roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- White hairstreak
- Various tattoos
Best Known For
- Having been cast as Aggo in the American fantasy action-adventure drama series, Game of Thrones
- His role as Dr. Jared Kalu in the American medical drama TV show,The Good Doctor, from 2017 to 2018. The series starred Freddie Highmore, Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, Beau Garrett, Hill Harper, and Richard Schiff.
First Film
Chuku Modu made his first theatrical film appearance as Mauritian Waiter in the romantic-drama movie, Me Before You, in 2016. The film starred the likes of Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Jenna Coleman, Charles Dance, Janet McTeer, and Matthew Lewis.
First TV Show
Chuku Modu made his first TV show appearance as Aggo in an episode, titledThe Red Woman, of the popular American action-adventure series, Game of Thrones, in April 2016.
First Web Show
Chuku Modu made his first web show appearance as Flying Squad Leader in an episode, titledBadda Bling, of the American crime comedy-drama series,Snatch, in March 2017. However, his role in the episode went uncredited and he later made his first credited web show appearance as Flying Squad Member 1 in an episode, titled Going in Heavy, of the same series. The show starred the likes of Luke Pasqualino, Rupert Grint, Lucien Laviscount, Phoebe Dynevor, Juliet Aubrey, and Marc Warren.
Personal Trainer
Chuku Modu maintains a healthy lifestyle to stay fit and active. Also, he takes great interest in boxing which further helps him stay strong and toned.
Chuku Modu Facts
- He was raised in West London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom.
- While growing up, he was very much interested in sports. One sport that attracted him the most was boxing and he used to train at the Dale Youth Boxing club at the age of 12 as well.
- Chuku Modu also used to enjoy going to the theatres and seeing various performances to get his share of cultural experiences.
- It was after he started studying at Richmond Drama School that his acting career also started to advance.
- Despite being a member of the main cast of the American medical drama TV show,The Good Doctor, Chuku Modu did not make a comeback on the 2nd season of the series.
- As a producer, he has worked on the movie titledFreedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet.
- He has also served as a writer for a couple of projects such asHeavy Weight and Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet.
- Chuku Modu has been cast in a number of movies and shows which include The Dawn, Open All Night, The Last Days of Margaret Thatcher, Stages, Loft No.5, Heavy Weight, The 100, Captain Marvel, Survive,andFreedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet.
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Featured Image by Chuku Modu / Instagram