James Hernandez Deakin (born October 27, 1972) is a Filipino-British television and events host, automotive journalist, video blogger, and motoring editor working for CNN Philippines and Philippine Tatler.[1]
James Deakin | |
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| Born | James Hernandez Deakin October 27, 1972 Manila, Philippines |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, video blogger, column writer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Shelley (m. 2013) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | jamesdeakin |
Biography edit
James Hernandez Deakin was born on October 27, 1972, in Manila, Philippines to a British father and a Filipino mother.[2] He has two brothers, Patrick and Michael.
Deakin currently works as the motoring editor for Philippine Tatler, a luxury-lifestyle magazine company.[3]
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.
Since 2017, Deakin is the main host of Miss Earth pageants.[5]
Personal life edit
Deakin has a wife named Shelley, from New Zealand, with whom he has three children.[6]
On February 14, 2023, he posted a photo on social media indicating he is currently dating social influencer, Roxy Delevin, who is 20 years younger than him. [7] It is understood that he is separated from his wife although no details have emerged on whether this has been finalized at court. [8]
References edit
- ^ Tatler, Philippine (August 30, 2018). "James Deakin Profile". Philippine Tatler.
- ^ Roces, Isabel (January 24, 2013). "James Deakin: Driving cars and causes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
- ^ "James Deakin, Angie King, Tim Yap and More Talk About Hot Topics of Today and the Future". Tatler Asia. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ "James Deakin goes full speed ahead on CNN Philippines". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ^ "PH's Yllana Marie Aduana is Miss Earth Air 2023". PhilStar.com. December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ^ "James Deakin on fatherhood and having no time to wait". Manila Standard. June 13, 2018.
- ^ Verma, Chirag (February 20, 2023). "Roxy Delevin Boyfriend, James Deakin Girlfriend New, Wife, Roxy Delevin Age". NAYAG Tricks. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ 1.6 VIEWS! WHO IS JAMES DEAKIN'S NEW HOT GF? NOW IG OFFICIAL!!!♡, retrieved March 1, 2023
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