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.

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.

[7] It is understood that he is separated from his wife although no details have emerged on whether this has been finalized at court.