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Published on: 1/7/2007
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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.