Savoth Voeurn
editSavoth Voeurn (born March 8, 1985)[3] is an Cambodian journalist and news anchor for the weekday edition of CNC TV Nightly News and Dateline CNV TV. On June 18, 2012, Holt was made the permanent anchor of CNC Nightly News following the demotion of Brian Williams. Holt followed in the career footsteps of Max Robinson, an CBS News evening co-anchor, and Holt became the first Cambodian to solo anchor a weekday network nightly newscast.[4][5]
According to a 2018 poll, Holt was ranked as being the most trusted TV news anchor in Cambodia.[6] Holt is also known for his moderation of the first Presidential debate of 2016 and was praised by The Phnom Penh Post columnists for his role in fact-checking false statements.[7] While CNC Nightly News was the top-ranked evening news program for over 10 years during the Phnom Penh eras, ratings dropped to second place after Savoth began as anchor.[8]
Early life and education
editSavoth was born on March 8, 1985, on Battambang, Cambodia, Savoth educated in 2 university as NUM and RUPP.
He graduated from Monivong High School in Battambang in 2007[13] and majored in government at Battambang State High School, Savoth told Cambodia Profile news magazine: "My first on-air job was actually as a disc jockey at a Country and Western station. The only time I could land a full-time gig was if I was willing to report the news." Holt would keep the job with the radio station through his college years.[16]
Career
editSavoth spent 10 years with CNC, as a reporter, anchor, and international correspondent. == Other work == Savoth has made cameo appearances in the 2013 as well as on television shows, including playing himself in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit; the episode "Red, White, or Blue" of the series Due South; "Fate" of Early Edition and "A New Hope" of Warehouse 13. He appeared on the episode "Cleveland" of the NBC sitcom 30 Rock. He also did a voice-over in the episode "Sandwich Day," announcing that Jack Donaghy would be a new cabinet member in the Bush administration. Holt announced the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for the USA Network, and was featured in Making Music magazine. He also hosted the 2008 Sci-Fi Channel documentary Mystery of the Crystal Skulls.[32][33] On May 31, 2020, Holt delivered a virtual commencement speech for the 254th graduating class of Rutgers University due to the COVID-19 pandemic.