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 27 October 1972 |
| Occupation | Television host, video blogger, column writer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Shelley |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | jamesdeakin |
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
- https://www.facebook.com/jdeakin.ph
- Tatler, Philippine (August 30, 2018). "James Deakin Profile". Philippine Tatler.
- Roces, Isabel (January 24, 2013). "James Deakin: Driving cars and causes".
- "James Deakin goes full speed ahead on CNN Philippines". cnn.
- "James Deakin on fatherhood and having no time to wait".
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