Marion Caunter
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Marion Rose Caunter Abdullah(born November 5, 1980 in Penang, Malaysia) is a Malaysian video jockey,events MC and television personality, of Chinese/English descent. She is married to S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin
, chairman of Naza Group of Companies
.
She did her schooling in SMK Convent Green Lane, Penang. At 19, she attended Marquette University
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(USA), graduating with a degree in broadcasting and electronic communications. Her career in the broadcasting industry began as a reporter for Milwaukee's WB 18 Channel
, where she covered stories regarding the local youth community. She also joined KIIS-FM
, one of whose staff members include Rick Dees
, working in the advertising department.
Upon returning to Malaysia, she became known for being the host of The 8TV Quickie, a daily 15-minute talk show on 8TV
. Apart from being a TV presenter, she was also 8TV
's urban content executive in charge of pre- and post-production of the stations in-house shows, Latte at 8 and Flava. She, alongside Awal Ashaari
, also hosted three seasons of One in a Million
, 8TV's reality singing contest despite having joined Channel [V] on November 20, 2006.
Caunter also had a brief stint as an announcer in Hitz.fm
. She has been the host of Poparazzi, the pop culture entertainment program on Channel [V
] since 2006. In 2010, she became the host of E! News Asia
alongside Channel [V] colleague Dominic Lau. She also hosted The Biggest Loser Asia Season 2
in 2010.
S M Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin
SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin is a Bumiputera Malaysian entrepreneur, second son of late Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin SM Amin. He is currently the chairman and chief executive officer of the Naza Group of Malaysia.-Background:...
, chairman of Naza Group of Companies
Naza
Naza Group of Companies is a Malaysian business conglomerate associated with motor trading, automotive franchises and property development, which began operations in 1974...
.
She did her schooling in SMK Convent Green Lane, Penang. At 19, she attended Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
(USA), graduating with a degree in broadcasting and electronic communications. Her career in the broadcasting industry began as a reporter for Milwaukee's WB 18 Channel
WVTV
WVTV is a television station located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA and serves as Southeast Wisconsin's The CW Television Network affiliate. The station broadcasts from the Milwaukee Public Television tower on Milwaukee's northeast side with WMVS/WMVT, along with WCGV , WVTV's sister station...
, where she covered stories regarding the local youth community. She also joined KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a partial Top 40 musical format. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications. KIIS is also simulcasted on KVVS in Rosamond, at 105.5 MHz...
, one of whose staff members include Rick Dees
Rick Dees
Rigdon Osmond "Rick" Dees III is an American comedic performer, entertainer, and radio personality, best known for his internationally syndicated radio show The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown and for the novelty song "Disco Duck." He is a People's Choice Award recipient, a Grammy-nominated...
, working in the advertising department.
Upon returning to Malaysia, she became known for being the host of The 8TV Quickie, a daily 15-minute talk show on 8TV
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
. Apart from being a TV presenter, she was also 8TV
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
's urban content executive in charge of pre- and post-production of the stations in-house shows, Latte at 8 and Flava. She, alongside Awal Ashaari
Awal Ashaari
Ahmad Awaluddin Ashaari , better known by his stage name Awal Ashaari, is a Malaysian actor, model and TV host.He was born in Kampung Baru, Malaysia.He currently hosts One in a Million, a reality singing contest.-Biography:...
, also hosted three seasons of One in a Million
One in a Million (TV series)
One in a Million is a Malaysian reality-competition show. It is the first reality singing competition to offer a RM 1 million prize to the winner...
, 8TV's reality singing contest despite having joined Channel [V] on November 20, 2006.
Caunter also had a brief stint as an announcer in Hitz.fm
Hitz.fm
hitz.fm is a Malaysian national radio station managed by AMP Radio Networks, a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc. hitz.fm is Malaysia's leading English-language station with an estimated 1.5 million listeners .-Programming:...
. She has been the host of Poparazzi, the pop culture entertainment program on Channel [V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
] since 2006. In 2010, she became the host of E! News Asia
E! News
E! News, previously known as E! News Daily and E! News Live, is a nightly entertainment newsmagazine program airing on E!: Entertainment Television. The program debuted on September 1, 1991 and talks about Hollywood celebrities and gossip...
alongside Channel [V] colleague Dominic Lau. She also hosted The Biggest Loser Asia Season 2
The Biggest Loser Asia (season 2)
The Biggest Loser is the second season of the Hallmark competitive reality television series entitled The Biggest Loser Asia.It was announced during the broadcast of the first season finale on March 9, 2010 that the auditions for Season 2 commenced soon.Marion Caunter replaces Sarimah Ibrahim as...
in 2010.