Is Chukwudi Iwuji Transgender? His Sexuality Explored!

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May 7, 2023 @ 6:50 GMT-0500
Is Chukwudi Iwuji Transgender? His Sexuality Explored!

Chukwudi Iwuji is rumored to be transgender, but he is not. His sexuality was questioned due to homophobic remarks and online trolls after he was cast in The Guardians of the Galaxy. However, he has been a boy since childhood and is also married to his wife, Angela Travino, indicating that he is heterosexual.

The Guardians of the Galaxy were introduced to fans nine years ago in their Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. With the release of Vol. 3, their tale has now come to a close. Although being a part of a long-running franchise like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) means that nothing ever truly ends, the marketing for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 made a big deal out of the idea that this would be the heroes' last outing.

The tendency of the Marvel Cinematic Universe to look ahead at the expense of the story it is now portraying is one of the major recurring flaws of the genre, which proved to be all but disastrous for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The conclusion Vol. 3 is sufficiently open-ended to suggest that Kevin Feige is at least thinking about making another intergalactic adventure starring the cosmic misfits, even though everyone knew going into the film that it would be the last for James Gunn, Dave Bautista, and Zoe Saldana.

The High Evolutionary, the major antagonist of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, is played by Chukwudi Iwuji. When Peacemaker's iconic title sequence dance was being filmed, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn infamously pulled the classically trained Nigerian-British actor aside and offered him the evil part in what might very well be Gunn's final Marvel Studios project ever. He had to pass the same tests as the other members of Marvel's leadership, but he quickly won Kevin Feige and his lieutenants over as well.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 by Marvel Studios has brought in a new fan base of admirers who are drawn to Chukwudi Iwuji's portrayal of The High Evolutionary. The actor has done a great job as a villain, and without a doubt, while there are some positive aspects, there are also some negative ones, and fans have wondered if he is transgender. So is he? Let us find out.

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Chukwudi Iwuji Is Straight and Is Not Transgender; His Sexuality Was Questioned Due to Homophobic Remarks After He Was Cast in the Guardians of the Galaxy!

Chukwudi Iwuji (@chukwudi_iwuji) has done justice to his role as a villain in The Guardians of the Galaxy. But some of his fans wonder about his sexuality and think he might be transgender. The topic of the actor being trans has appeared out of nowhere and without any reason. So why is his sexuality being questioned? Is he really trans?

Chukwudi Iwuji is not transgender.Chukwudi Iwuji is not transgender.
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Well, no, Chukwudi Iwuji is not transgender. He is undoubtedly straight and heterosexual. Iwuji is one of five siblings from Nigeria born to parents who were diplomats. He was the first black student to hold that position in the school's history and was elected head boy. This indicates that he has been a guy or son since birth.

Fans question whether Nigerian-British actor Chukwudi Iwuji, who plays High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy, is gay or transgender due to homophobic remarks and online trolls. When director James Gunn captioned a photo of the actor dressed in the role to announce the casting, we thought it seemed rather innocent and typical, and lots of fans expressed enthusiasm for Iwuji's part in the next movie. The homophobic and racist trolls, however, instantly flocked to their computers to express their displeasure with the casting decision and referred to it as woke.

Chukwudi Iwuji faced online trolls after he was cast in The Guardians of the Galaxy.Chukwudi Iwuji faced online trolls after he was cast in The Guardians of the Galaxy.
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However, the actor is straight and is married to his wife, Angela Travino (@atravino). Angela Travino, Chukwudi Iwuji's wife, is a theater nerd from San Francisco. On February 2, 2020, Angela and the actor exchanged vows. Bay Area Theatre was founded by Angela Travino. She has always had a strong passion for singing and dancing.

In 2015, Chukwudi Iwuji and Angela began dating. Chukwudi and Angela first connected at activities in San Francisco. They began dating soon after they first met and eventually fell absolutely in love. Angela shared the first image of her and her current partner, Iwuji, on Instagram on May 3, 2015. She also put the caption, "Comfy Cab Rides."

Chukwudi Iwuji is married to his wife, Angela Travino.Chukwudi Iwuji is married to his wife, Angela Travino.
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Following that, they appeared in each other's social media posts. Travino posted a photo of herself lying next to Chukwudi on January 13, 2016. In 2018, they announced their engagement after dating for a few years. Chukwuji presented her with a stunning ring for the occasion. On January 1st, he popped the question to Angela at Point Lobos State Park. Travino eventually agreed, and they later got engaged. On October 20, 2016, Angela posted a lovely montage of images featuring them. Since then they are seen together.

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