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Rick Hong was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is an entertainment journalist, producer and both a Critics Choice Association and Hollywood Creative Alliance member. He has hosted for Hollywood First Look covering press junkets, red carpets for award shows, movie and television premieres. His work didn't stop there, he has hosted for Regal Cinemas “Sit Down With The Stars” and a guest host on the Sirius XM radio show “Conversations with Maria Menounos” and “Movie Talk” on Collider.

Rick has interviewed various entertainment personalities ranging from filmmaker/actors: Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster. A-List talent: Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves. Sports personalities: Terry Bradshaw, Kurt Warner and even international Academy Award winners: Bong Joon-Ho and Yoon Yuh-Jung.

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