John Quiñones is famous primarily as the longtime host of the television show What Would You Do?, a program that explores ethical dilemmas and human behavior in real-life scenarios[1].
He has also gained recognition as an award-winning broadcast journalist, serving as a correspondent and anchor for ABC News on shows such as 20/20, Nightline, and World News Tonight[1][2][11]. Quiñones’s career has spanned more than four decades, during which he has reported from conflict zones in Central and South America, covered major events like the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, and investigated social issues including modern slavery and poverty[1][2][11].
His work has been recognized with seven national Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and numerous other honors for investigative reporting and commitment to social justice[1][2][11]. Additionally, Quiñones is noted for his advocacy of diversity in the newsroom and mentoring of young journalists[11].