As one of the hosts on MTV Aliya-Jasmine Sovani has interviewed big-name celebrities like Kanye West, Brad Pitt, Dave Navarro, and Perry Ferrell. Now as the host of MTV NEWS, Aliya-Jasmine brings viewers the latest in-depth interviews with some of music's biggest names as well as emerging bands. She's also the host of the recently launched MTV2's MTV2 VIDEOS - a weekly rundown of big buzz music videos.

While music and television are clear passions for Aliya-Jasmine, if she wasn't working in the biz she would be involved in philanthropic initiatives abroad. She volunteers her time to teach English and social skills to Afghan children who have recently arrived in the country and hopes to one day meet more young women living in Afghanistan. "They've seen so much at such an early age - they're so complex and interesting." Recently, as a part of an initiative between MTV and Plan Canada, Aliya-Jasmine traveled to Sudan to look at the issue of young girls being forced into marriage. Her experience was documented and turned into a 30 -minute documentary GIRLS OF LATITUDE, which aired in Fall 2008.

Born and raised in Ottawa, ON, this unabashed hockey fan studied visual arts, a program that allowed her to study abroad in exciting and culturally-rich locales like New York, Los Angeles, and Italy. After graduating from high school, she received her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Broadcast Communications from the University of Ottawa.

Eager to dive into the world of television, Aliya-Jasmine moved to Toronto for an internship at Fashion Television and worked part-time as a cable-wrangler for Star! TV. Her hard work paid off and she soon became a field producer and host for BPM: TV and later a producer for MuchMusic's MuchOnDemand - where she had the opportunity to travel across Canada as the tour correspondent for MuchMusic's VJ Search. A philanthropist and feminist, Aliya-Jasmine wants viewers to know there's more than meets the eye. "I've fought for respect. It's been hard for me to get away from the "Playboy" stereotype. There have been times when I've been judged, and pressured to be "the smart girl" OR "the pretty girl". I'm here to kill the bullsh*t. I want every girl to know she has the ability to be both beautiful AND accomplished," she says.

Aliya-Jasmine's fashion style is a combination classy meets, of course, rock n' roll: stilettos, jeans and a tee paired with her favourite item her black biker jacket "studs and leather, baby!" When not cheering for the Ottawa Senators "I'm a huge Senators fan," this self described 'comic book freak' enjoys cartooning and painting.

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Johnny Hockin is MTV's resident movie buff, and impresses with his extensive knowledge as host, producer, and writer for MTV'S MOVIE NIGHT. Johnny gives viewers the inside scoop on the must-see blockbusters and the hidden gems on the screen. From foreign films, arthouse, and cheap comedies, Johnny has it covered.

When he isn't giving the lowdown on the greatest flicks and cult classics, Hockin is a reporter and segment producer for MTV NEWS, which features in-depth music interviews and breaking news from the world of music and celebrity. When he is not tweeting up a storm, Johnny also delivers the latest and greatest in today's media circuit specializing in digital gadgets, music, gaming, and the online world.

Hockin has covered star-studded events including THE JUNO AWARDS, THE MTV MOVIE AWARDS, MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS, the POLARIS PRIZE and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he covered the fun of the games and China's environmental reform for the event.

In his years at MTV, Johnny has spoken with some of the world's most influential artists and Hollywood's biggest stars, including Usher, LL Cool J, Matt Damon, Nicolas Cage, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhall, Ashton Kutcher, Wes Craven, Darren Aronofsky, Ben Affleck, and Seth Rogen.

Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hockin grew up listening to hip-hop classics and hard hitting dance beats. Johnny studied music at McGill University in Montreal, and film at Ryerson University in Toronto. This musician at heart also scratches records as a DJ and started a small record label called More Proof.

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Sharlene Chiu was first introduced to the airwaves as an MTV News reporter on the original hour version of MTV Live. The regular weekly News segment featured Sharlene traveling around the world reporting on music events and trends. Sharlene also established an exceptional reputation for her passion in selecting and supporting new independent music through her interviews with today's most exciting breakout artists for On the Radar, a segment that also aired within MTV Live. In 2008, MTV News developed into its own half-hour program and became the new home for Sharlene, On the Radar, and many more entertaining and informative features to come.

With MTV News, Sharlene continues to be a constant on the festival circuit, covering a wide range that include SXSW, ACL, Osheaga, V Festival, and T in the Park. Notably, Sharlene's recent coverage from South by Southwest and Austin City Limits aired as half-hour News specials on MTV. Sharlene's blend of her signature charm and remarkable research has resulted in numerous honest and revealing artist interviews. Since starting at MTV, Sharlene has interviewed over 250 artists, from Coldplay to Rihanna to Kings of Leon... and everyone in between. Sharlene's interview with M.I.A., during the album Kala, where the artist had just returned from humanitarian work in Liberia and Australia, ran on multiple MTV networks including MTV Australia, Germany, UK, and Sweden.

In 2010, Sharlene created SHARLENE VS., an MTV News travel series that discovers a city first-hand through bands and artists from the area who take Sharlene under their helm, showing off unique, off-the-beaten-track spots that are special to them. Cities explored in VS. include Lyon, Austin, and Isle of Wight.

Before appearing as an MTV News reporter, Sharlene worked behind-the-scenes as a segment producer for MTV Live. Driven by her relentless love of music and desire to express it through video, Sharlene began working in the industry at the age of 17, doing many internships and production gigs throughout high school and university. Sharlene graduated from Ryerson University's coveted Radio and Television Arts program in 2005. While at Ryerson, Sharlene DJ'd a British music show on the campus radio station.

Sharlene was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and raised in Scarborough and Pickering, Ontario.

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