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 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.
Career
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
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]
Notes
↑ At the time Deakin was born, Makati was a municipality of Rizal province, then later became part of Metro Manila on November 7, 1975, by the virtue of Presidential Decree 824 mandated by former President Ferdinand Marcos.
References
↑ Tatler, Philippine (August 30, 2018). "James Deakin Profile". Philippine Tatler. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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