John Palacio

Cast · Writer · Director

John Palacio is an award-winning television director, producer and actor. He was a senior producer at Good Morning America and Entertainment tonight then produced multiple television specials for various networks including the Oscars Red Carpet show and the highly rated series, "The Year." As a Director, he has overseen many awards shows, such as the duPont Columbia Awards, and specials like Disney's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" and "Thank You America." John's company, And Now Media specializes in working with non-profit organizations, like the Asia Society, the American Museum of Natural History, and Jack Ma's continent wide effort: Africa's Business Heroes. He often is a cinematographer, writer and editor on these projects. John also works with non-profit organizations on live events: he wrote and co-produced the Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony in Seattle, Washington. As an actor John has numerous theater, film and television credits. Additionally, he appeared on-air, as the host for the travel show Trip on a Deal and a correspondent for Good Morning America. For his work John has won numerous awards including an Emmy for his work at Good Morning America, Peabody Award for ABC News 9/11 coverage, a Telly award for best marketing video of the year and a Webby nomination producing the moving ESPN short doc "The Rock's Rock" with Dwayne Johnson. He resides in New York with his wife and two children.