James Deakin
Journalist
Journalist and host with CNN Philippines known for his auto expertise. He has over 140,000 followers on Instagram and over 550,000 followers on Facebook.
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.
He hosted a web series about cars and driving culture called Counterflow and it aired on the OTT YouTube channel.
He married a New Zealand woman he met while living in Australia and they have three children, Daniel, Sarah and Alex.
He's friends with Joey Mead King and together they co-hosted the Wells Fargo Born to Rock Christmas party in 2017.