James Hernandez Deakin (born October 27, 1972) is a Filipino-British television and events host, automotive journalist, video blogger, and motoring editor who formerly worked for CNN Philippines and Philippine Tatler.
James Deakin | |
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| Born | James Hernandez Deakin October 27, 1972 |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Shelley (m. 2013) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | jamesdeakin |
Biography
editCareer
editDeakin currently works as the motoring editor for Philippine Tatler, a luxury-lifestyle magazine company.[2]
Deakin started working in CNN Philippines since 2014 with his shows Drive and The Service Road,[3] and also hosts New Day every Friday on the same network.
In 2017–2023 and in 2025, Deakin has been the main host of Miss Earth pageants.[4]
Beginning in December 2024, Deakin became one of the program hosts of Peanut Gallery Media Network.[5]
Personal life
editDeakin 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 that he was 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
edit- ↑ 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
edit- ↑ 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 EXPOSES the bitter truth about Electric Vehicles | Ep 1". Youtube. Peanut Gallery Media Netwoork. November 2, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- ↑ "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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