James Deakin
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About
Journalist and host with CNN Philippines known for his auto expertise. He has over 160,000 followers on Instagram and over 550,000 followers on Facebook.
Before Fame
His initial ambition was to be a DJ in the Philippines, but he moved onto journalism when he realized he wouldn't be able to support a family on a DJ's low salary.
Trivia
He hosted a web series about cars and driving culture called Counterflow and it aired on the OTT YouTube channel.
Family Life
He married a New Zealand woman he met while living in Australia and they have three children, Daniel, Sarah and Alex.
Associated With
He's friends with Joey Mead King and together they co-hosted the Wells Fargo Born to Rock Christmas party in 2017.
