Mark Wong

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Mark Wong (born Mark Robert Mohelnitzky on July 13, 1971) is an American host and radio personality. He is currently the News Director and host of the "Movin' News Minute" on Rick Dees in the Morning on Movin' 93.9 in Los Angeles, and the host of "Mark's Merchandise Madness" on the Celebrity Shopping Network, which airs Fridays from 6-8pm Eastern Time.

[edit] Biography

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Mark was raised in Monona, Wisconsin and graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1989.

Mark began his radio career in Madison in 1991 at WMAD under the name Mark Elliot. He also worked at WMMM, WJJO, and WLZR in Milwaukee before moving to Los Angeles in 1998.

In Los Angeles, Mark hosted "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire - Play It!" at Disney's California Adventure, as well as the "Spectacular Sports Showcase" and the "Fine Coin Showcase" on Celebrity Shopping Network. In 2004, Mark returned to radio, working at KIIS in Los Angeles as well as KOSS in Lancaster.

Mark has been a member of the ComedySportz improv troupe since 1989, performing with teams in Madison, Milwaukee and Los Angeles.

Mark currently resides in Chatsworth, California, with his wife, Amy, and their daughter Alyssa.

[edit] Trivia

• Mark won $5000 on VH-1's "Rock & Roll Jeopardy!" in 1999.
• Mark is an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers.
• Mark and his father, Bob, have not missed a Milwaukee Brewers home opener since 1980.[1]
• Mark and his wife, Amy, met at the Wisconsin State Fair in 1997.
• Mark can be seen in the "Puppetmaster" episode of "Just Shoot Me!" as the stage manager for French Stewart's puppet show.