Mario Machado has had a remarkable career spanning over thirty years, working in television, film, and radio as a news anchor, reporter, narrator, actor, commentator, and producer. Born in Shanghai, China to parents of Chinese and Portuguese descent, he made history in 1967 by becoming the first Chinese-American on-air television news reporter and anchor in Los Angeles, and possibly the nation.
Mario's accomplishments are numerous and varied. He became a color commentator for CBS Sports in 1968, bringing his personal insight and dramatic flair to the world of sports. In 1969, he made television history again by becoming the first Consumer Affairs reporter in the nation for KNXT Los Angeles. As a producer and reporter, he has earned ten Emmy Award nominations and eight wins, most recently for his work on the television special "U.S. Citizenship: A Dream Come True", which was broadcast in over 120 countries.
Beyond the newsroom, Mario has hosted daily talk radio shows on several Los Angeles stations, lent his voice to numerous documentaries, and hosted several television shows, including the award-winning medical investigation show Medix and the variety show Saturday Showcase. He has also been a commentator for the 1984 Olympics and several World Cups, demonstrating his passion for soccer.
As an actor, Mario has appeared in films directed by renowned directors such as Carl Reiner, Joel Schumacher, Brian De Palma, and Sylvester Stallone. He is perhaps best known for his role as newsman Casey Wong in all three RoboCop films. Additionally, he has been featured on a diverse range of top-rated television shows, including Mission: Impossible, The Brady Bunch, Murder, She Wrote, and Beverly Hills, 90210.
Mario is a tireless advocate for multiculturalism in both his professional and personal life. His efforts have earned him the John Anson Ford Humanitarian Award in 1994 and he was named Los Angeles County's Humanitarian of the Year in 1995. He is also proud to have been named a member of President Reagan's Child Safety Commission in 1986.
