John Veneri is an American journalist and television host and radio play-by-play announcer for KHON-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Living808
Breakthrough:Became a prominent sports anchor and reporter for KHON2 in Honolulu, establishing a long-term broadcast presence in 1995
10 Quick Facts About John Veneri
- Full Name: John Veneri
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter and host
- Known For: The television program Living808
- Current Role: Television host and radio play-by-play announcer
- Current Employer: KHON-TV
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: TV Host, Radio Host / Radio Personality, and Reporter
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest and Sports
John Veneri Age
John Veneri's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Kamehameha Schools and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
- Kamehameha Schools
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
John Veneri's career includes news and reporting roles with KHON-TV, a television station and ESPN Radio.
Organization: KHON-TV
Role: Television Show Co-Host
Period: 2014–present
Details: Honolulu, HI · Co-hosts daily local magazine lifestyle shows including Living808 and Sam Choy's in the Kitchen.
Organization: ESPN Radio
Role: Radio Color Analyst
Period: 1996–present
Details: Honolulu, HI · Provided color commentary and play-by-play coverage for University of Hawaiʻi football broadcast teams.
Organization: KHON2
Role: Sports Anchor and Reporter
Period: 1995–2010
Details: Honolulu, HI · Covered University of Hawaiʻi football and sports, launching the signature segment Go Johnny Go.
Rise to Fame
John Veneri rose to prominence for his role on the television show Living808.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Living808 and Sam Choy's in the Kitchen.
- TV Show: Living808 (Co-Host, 2014-present) — A daily local lifestyle and community variety show on KHON2
- TV Show: Sam Choy's in the Kitchen (Co-Host, 2014-present) — A local television cooking series co-hosted alongside chef Sam Choy
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Veneri
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
