John Sencio

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John Sencio

John Sencio (born ?) is a television host, actor, and former MTV VJ. He currently resides in New York and Los Angeles, according to his official website[1]. Sencio is a graduate of Emerson College, where he studied television and film.

He grew up in Holliston, Massachusetts. He worked as a VJ for four years during the early and mid-1990s. He hosted a number of shows on MTV including Rude Awakening, which aired aired music videos from 6AM to 7AM in the morning. He was known for writing his own skits and interviewed a number of celebrities, from music artists to movie stars such as Mel Gibson and Halle Berry.

Although he remained under contract to Viacom (MTV's Parent Company) until 1998, John Sencio was released in March 1997 as part of a shake up at MTV. The dramatic shake up occurred when MTV tried to refocus more on music instead of VJs and game shows. Most other VJs that were on the channel at the time were also released. The only VJs kept by MTV were given greatly diminished air time on the network.

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, and Movie Buzz for Fox Movie Studios. According to IMDB.com John 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.

However, he began to return to higher profile roles on television in the mid-2000s.

In 2004 and 2005, he hosted a nationally syndicated reality show, produced by NBC, called Home Delivery. This program was a blend of Daytime Talk, Broadcast Journalism, and making dreams come true.

Sencio currently hosts a show on HGTV (Home & Garden Television) called Cash in the Attic. The show is modelled on the BBC show of the same name. On the reality show, homeowners try to sell old or unsued items in their home at auction. Sometimes the items sell for more than the estimate, sometimes less. The show is currently shooting its third season as of January 2007.

According to NBC Universal's Home Delivery website John Sencio is married and has children.