James Deakin (host)

James Hernandez Deakin[1] (born 27 October 1972), better known as James Deakin, is a Filipino-British television & events host, award-winning automotive journalist, video blogger and motoring editor working for CNN Philippines and Philippine Tatler.[2]

James Deakin
Born
James Hernandez Deakin

(1972-10-27) 27 October 1972
OccupationTelevision host, video blogger, column writer
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)Shelley
Children3
Websitejamesdeakin.ph

Early life and career

Deakin was born on 27 October 1972 in Manila, Philippines to a British father and a Filipino mother.[3] He has two brothers, Patrick and Michael.

Deakin currently works as the motoring editor for Philippine Tatler, a luxury-lifestyle magazine company.

Deakin started working in CNN Philippines since 2014 with his shows Drive and The Service Road,[4] and also hosts New Day every Friday on the same network.

Personal life

Deakin has a wife named Shelley, from New Zealand, with whom he has three children.[5]

References

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