Quddus Philippe

Get up-close and personal with Tony Testa, Quddus Philippe, and a talented group of dancers known as the "Nick 6."
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Quddus Philippe - Host

Quddus is best known for his role on MTV's Total Request Live (or as we like to call it, TRL). A lot of his hosting experience derives from live television. When asked about the biggest difference between a live and taped television series, he claims that live TV is "quicker to do, but also not as good." Because Dance on Sunset is not filmed live, per say (they do have a studio audience), the crew is able to have greater camera angles, can incorporate the audience, and basically they have more time to get things right. "By the time you watch it," Quddus explains, "it's just like a glorious experience."

In his downtime, Quddus is involved in various charities including the Make A Wish Foundation, Children at Heart and Boys & Girls Club. He also volunteered with the YMCA. His drive to help others was a result of his parents. "My mom actually met my dad when she was down in Haiti working on third world projects trying to building up schools," he explains.

Born in Toronto but raised in Ottawa, Quddus Philippe went from studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa (where he was a DJ at campus radio station CHUO 89.1 FM) to interviewing some of the world's biggest celebrities as a co-host of MTV's Total Request Live.Quddus (called "Q" by his friends) has been named one of the "50 Sexiest Men Ever" by Teen People and one of TV Guide's "Hottest New Stars."Quddus made his sitcom debut earlier this year on UPN's Half and Half and makes his feature film debut in Shanghai Hotel soon.Before hitting it big in New York, Quddus was a host on TVO's Vox.