Auto Extreme Hosts

Tisha

Is there a guy who hasn’t done a double take upon catching a glimpse of Auto Extreme’s host, Tisha Silang? Currently a Carrier Relations Manager for a wireless application provider (WAP) and former Marketing Manager for Quicksilver, Tisha is really best known to many as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe for 1998 and was also among FHM’s sexiest for 2001.
Her past gigs on Mornings@GMA plus a long list of special events (not to mention some acting stints) have honed her on-cam presence to a true-pro’s caliber.
Tisha actually grew up in Canada, where, as a commercial model, she won the title of Model of the Year (1993) and Bb. Pilipinas-North America (1998).
Tisha stands five feet, seven inches, but that shouldn’t daunt most guys, because she’s only 115 pounds. For more of her stats, watch Auto Extreme and make a guess!

Mondo

Mon Castro, known to his hard-rocking radio listeners as Mondo, is one of the top DJs of NU 107. He hosts the station’s staple shows “Club Retro” and “Euro-rock”. When he’s not playing the music for you … he’s playing the music for you! -- with his band “The Pin-up Girls”.
He’s got female fans (that he doesn’t know about) from way back in high school – when he was better known as the doe-eyed guy who played with a whole lot of balls (basketball, football and volleyball, that is).
Quite comfortable when it comes to being in front of the cameras for Auto Extreme, Mondo has previously done some hosting for the shows “Gameplan” and “Details”.

mondo@autoextreme.tv

James

Shhhh! Don’t mention the word “cars” around James or else -- he’d salivate! Talk about Pavlov! When it comes to passion and love for cars, Auto Extreme’s Auto Answer Dude, James Deakin, lives it!
He races cars for a hobby, used to own a car detailing business in Australia, is currently the Managing Editor of C! (a magazine about you-know-what), and for some strange reason – he wanted to be part of a TV show about cars!
Despite his half-British good looks, his wife really gets jealous over only one thing: that four-wheeled machine in his garage. But James professes that his true pride and joy and greatest achievement is his three-year-old son. And if you see him with his family, you’ll believe him! (Just keep the you-know-what out of sight.)

Ardie

Ardie Lopez’ specialty is turning his head 180 degrees to look at a handsome car that sped right past him at top speed on the highway – and he can do this without driving straight into a Meralco post.
His lifelong passion, however, has been music. A composer who used to be part of his own band, Ardie decided to put together his own recording studio catering to young musicians. But that was years ago. Since then, that recording studio has morphed into a full-scale digital multi-media production company which today has further evolved into Sicomms (pronounced “sigh-coms”) one of the producers of the show Auto Extreme!
Auto Extreme is actually Ardie’s brainchild. And if you ever catch him ordering the other hosts around – that’s because he’s also the director of the show! Now, since he’s producer, director and one of the roving hosts of the show, who gets to order him around? He does have two kids who get everything they ask for, and a wife who used to be his boss when he worked as an artist in a leading advertising agency.
Whenever he has free time, Ardie pumps some iron at the neighborhood gym – just in case the cast crew get out of line.

Issa

Svelte, smart and sophisticated – that’s Issa Litton at a glance! (Litton? Yes, yes, she’s the niece.) But don’t let her cool and chic exterior intimidate you. She’s one friendly spirit that’s eager to meet people and have lots of fun! Her interests include horseback riding, soccer, working out at the gym and -- watch out guys – kickboxing! But on the other side of the coin, she also loves to play the piano, bake and cross-stitch.
A communications graduate of Ateneo de Manila, Issa plunged right into the world of media and marketing. And if you think her face looks familiar, it’s no wonder. She’s been a commercial model for such big brands as Coke, Unilever, Globe and Rustan’s. Before joining Auto Extreme to become one of its roving hosts, Issa also did some hosting assignments for basketball, boxing and other sporting shows.
Back in 2001, Issa helped launch “Project Blue Sky”, a vehicle emissions testing program. So if any of you guys want to turn her head and please her with your car, make sure to wag a clean tailpipe!

J.B.

A fun-loving enthusiastic guy, JB Canlas indulges himself in life’s simple pleasures. Having spent most of his life in California, he now takes every opportunity to go out of town and see our country.
JB has yet to participate in any local racing events, although he did some drag racing in the States. Right now, he just gets his fill of the motor sports scene as one of the roving hosts of Auto Extreme.
Seemingly a shy guy when you first get to know him, it only takes a few swigs of beer to get him going. But he’s definitely not one to drink and drive. JB is a person driven to fulfill his dreams, and more than anything, he values his education. He is currently finishing a degree in Advertising and Marketing, but who knows? Before you know it, this tall, good-looking fellow could very well be driving straight into the frenzied world of Philippine showbiz!

Kuya Mike

No, he’s not a comedian we dressed up to play the part of a mechanic! He’s a real, live, honest-to-goodness grade-A mechanic who actually owns and operates his own auto repair shop!
How did his relationship with Auto Extreme begin? Well, during the planning stages of Auto Extreme, we wanted to have a special segment on the show that would teach the basics of car maintenance to our viewers. The concept was that a down-to-earth mechanic would teach a pretty damsel in distress (played by one of our lady hosts) how to get down and dirty with her own car. While casting for the part, one of our production staff members led us to the doorstep – or rather, to the driveway – of a certain Mike Carillo who was a partner in a respected talyer in Marikina. He was shot for the pilot episode and he did absolutely great! Subsequently, he was given the title “Kuya Mike, The AutoFixItGuy” and what else can we say – the rest is history!
Today, our resident AutoFixItGuy has opened a new shop called “Kuya Mike’s Auto Fix Center”. O ano? Pa-tune up na kayo kay Kuya Mike!