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 , , , , , , , , and . 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 as Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet, The Last Days of Margaret Thatcher, Stages, The Dawn, Snatch, Me Before You, Heavy Weight, Loft No.5, The 100, and Survive. Chuku Modu has also garnered a huge social media fan base with more than 100k followers on Instagram.
Sun Sign
Gemini
Nationality
Education
Chuku Modu got enrolled at Richmond Drama School, a comprehensive school in North Yorkshire, England, in 2012.
Manager
Chuku Modu is represented by Troika, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
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.
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 , Nicholas Gonzalez, Antonia Thomas, , 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, , , , Janet McTeer, and .
First TV Show
Chuku Modu made his first TV show appearance as Aggo in an episode, titled The 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, titled Badda 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 , , , 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 titled Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet.
- He has also served as a writer for a couple of projects such as Heavy 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, and Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet.
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Facts of Chukuma Alto R. Modu
- Gender Female
- full nameChukuma Alto R. Modu
- middle nameAlto
- nicknamesChuku, Chuks
- birthplaceHammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
- Date of Birth June 19, 1990
- Age 34 years 6 months
- Horoscope Gemini
- Lucky Number 8
- Lucky Stone Agate
- Lucky Color Yellow
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius, Libra
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundNigerian ,German, Irish and English
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$1 Million
- professionHammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
- weight85 kg or 187.5 lbs
- height6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildAthletic
- sistersJazz Modu