John Sencio

John Sencio
Born	Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation	Television producer
Website	http://www.johnsencio.com

John Sencio is an American television host, producer, radio personality and journalist. Mr. Sencio is also a 2-time cancer survivor and motivational speaker. He currently resides in Los Angeles according to his official website.

John Sencio grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts. Prior to working in television he was a counselor for young people with emotional and behavioral disorders. Sencio is a graduate of Emerson College, where he studied television, film, and radio.

John Sencio was a popular VJ on MTV for four years during the mid-1990s. He hosted a number of shows on MTV including Rude Awakening, which aired music videos from 6 am to 7 am. He was known for writing and producing his own skits. He interviewed a number of celebrities, from music artists such as Snoop Dogg, athletes such as Wayne Gretsky, and movie stars including Nicolas Cage, Halle Berry, John Travolta, and Jodie Foster. Sencio remained under contract to Viacom (MTV's Parent Company) until 1998.

John Sencio had a lower profile on television for a period after leaving MTV. During this time he did star in a short lived sitcom for Warner Brothers. He also had hosting stints on Simplify Your Life for the Fine Living Network, 48 Hour Wedding for PAX television network, and Movie Buzz for the Fox Entertainment Group. According to IMDB, Sencio had bit parts in motion pictures as well. It is implied on his official website that this phase was a result of focusing on personal projects ranging from independent film to music.

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