Marion Caunter
Chinese-Malaysian DJ
Marion Rose Caunter binti Abdullah (née Marion Rose Caunter, born November 5, 1980) is a TV personality from Southeast Asia, whose TV career began as host of 8TV's late night variety show "The Quickie".
Early life and education
Marion Rose Caunter was born on November 5,1980 in Penang, Malaysia.
Caunter attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Broadcasting and Communications.
Career
Caunter began her career as a reporter for Milwaukee's WB 18 Channel, followed by a period with the Los Angeles radio station KIIS-FM. Upon her return to Malaysia, Caunter became well-known as the host of 8TV’s late night variety show "the Quickie" followed by engagements with One in a Million, The Biggest Loser and Channel V's Poparazzi, and later with ESPN and E! News Asia channels.
Personal life
On December 17, 2010, having converted to Islam from Roman Catholicism, Marion Caunter and Naza Group's chief executive officer SM Nasarudin SM Nasimuddin got married in a private family wedding. They have two daughters and one son.
Recognitions
2021 – she was listed as one of Asia's most influential people by Tatler
Filmography
Film
Misteri Jalan Lama (2011)
Television
The 8TV Quickie (8TV)
E!
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