Trey Farley (born Jason Farley on 1 July 1975 in Manila, Philippines) is a TV producer/director and broadcaster, best known for presenting the BBC Children's Saturday flagship morning show '' Live & Kicking''.

Early life

Farley's father is English and his mother Filipino. He studied Environmental Geoscience at University College London.

Presenting career

Farley has presented for Channel V Asia, '' MTV Europe'' as well as the British programmes ''

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'' and '' Live & Kicking''. He has also presented on The National Geographic Channel and The Discovery Channel. He began his career working for Mtv Asia as producer, director and presenter. He also won an award for 'Most Innovative Presenter' at the Asian Television Awards. He now hosts '' Cha$e'' on the Sci Fi Channel.

Acting

Farley has acted in various films including '' Bend It Like Beckham'' where he played Taz, '' Containment'' where he played Jacob, ''The Run'', ''Martyr'' and ''Slow Fade''. He has also appeared on stage in London. Farley's most recent appearance on TV was in late 2014 on The Discovery Channel as broadcaster on the documentary special ''After The Megastorm'' about the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in his home country of the Philippines.

Personal life

He is married to fellow television presenter Katy Hill, whom he met whilst presenting ''Live & Kicking''. They have a daughter - Kaya Sky, and a son - Akira Seven.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Farley, Trey 1975 births Living people British VJs (media personalities) English television presenters Filipino television presenters English people of Filipino descent Filipino people of English descent Alumni of University College London