Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah (born November 5, 1980) is a TV personality of Southeast Asia, whose TV career began as host of 8 TV's 15-minute talk show "The Quickie".[1]
Marion Caunter | |
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| Born | Marion Rose Caunter November 5, 1980 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia |
| Other names | Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, radio announcer, emcee, dj |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
Early life and education edit
Marion Rose Caunter was born on November 5,1980 in Penang, Malaysia.[2]
Caunter attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Broadcasting and Communications.[1]
Career edit
Caunter began her career as a reporter for Milwaukee's WB 18 Channel, followed by a period with the Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM. Upon her return to Malaysia, Caunter became well-known as the host of 8TV’s talk show "the Quickie" followed by engagements with One in a Million, The Biggest Loser and Channel V's Poparazzi, and later with ESPN and E! News Asia channels.[1]
Personal life edit
On December 17, 2010, having converted to Islam, Marion Caunter and Naza Group's chief executive officer SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin got married in a private family wedding.[3][4] They have two daughters and one son.[1][5][6]
Recognitions edit
2021 – she was listed as one of Asia's most influential people by Tatler[7]
Filmography edit
Film edit
- Misteri Jalan Lama (2011)
Television edit
- The 8TV Quickie (8TV)[5]
- E! (Asian TV channel)[8]
- One in a Million (Malaysian TV series)[5]
- The Biggest Loser Asia (Diva Universal)[9]
- Poparazzi (Channel [V])[1]
- Old Road Mistery[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Marion Caunter". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Marion". murai.com. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Marion Rose Caunter Sah Jadi Isteri SM Nasarudin". December 17, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ^ "Naza's SM Nasarudin marries celebrity TV presenter Caunter". The Star. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ a b c "Cover story: Rediscovering Marion Caunter". prestigeonline.com. January 1, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Marion Caunter and SM Nasaruddin welcome baby boy". Malay Mail. 2015-08-28. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "Asia's Most Influential Malaysia: social power worth knowing". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ "Marion Caunter Selepas Jadi Isteri – Hiburan". www.mstar.com.my. 2011-01-31. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
- ^ The Biggest Loser Asia (Reality-TV), Genghis Khan N. Enrique, David Nuku, Sarimah Ibrahim, Imagine Group, 2009-11-24, retrieved 2023-12-22
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Shauki, Afdlin (2011-11-24), Misteri jalan lama (Action, Adventure, Drama), Que Haidar, Hans Isaac, Marion Caunter, Tayangan Unggul, retrieved 2023-12-22