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Rizwan Basit Malik (born March 5, 1986) is a Canadian realtor and television personality best known for his work on HGTV Canada’s Hot Market.

Early Life and Education Malik was born in [|Lahore], Pakistan and moved to [|Toronto], [|Ontario] in 1994 with his parents and older sister. His parents have been married for over 40 years and always encouraged Malik to pursue his dreams to become whatever he wanted in life.

Malik earned his real estate license in 2007 from RECO College and completed his Bachelor's Degree of Commerce at [|Ryerson University] in 2010.

CAREER

Real Estate In 2007, Malik briefly worked at [|Re/Max], finding his footing in the real estate industry and honing his skills. Shortly after in 2008, he joined HomeLife/Realty One, a brokerage in Toronto’s [|Cabbagetown] neighbourhood, and made the President’s List his first year at only 22 years old. His achievements only grew from there, as he went on to work in the pre-construction industry at a large downtown Toronto condo developer, launching 14 high-rise developments totaling 2,500-plus units and almost $2 billion in sales. Armed with an ample amount of knowledge on the real estate market and with confidence to boot, Malik began working as a Sales Representative at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada in 2016. Due to his outstanding sales record and excellent rapport with clients, in 2018 he was awarded the title of Vice President of Sales and is the youngest person in the company’s history to claim this accolade. Malik has set many records in Toronto’s real estate market, including the record-breaking sale of a penthouse on King Street West. He has also sold estates to many reputable Canadians.

Television Malik’s charm, charisma, and extensive expertise in luxury real estate saw him cast as one of the hosts on [|HGTV Canada]’s Hot Market, where he helped affluent clientele find their dream homes. His epic sense of style was also showcased on the series, and he identifies himself as a true lover of fashion. Malik’s other notable acting roles include guest appearances in the American action thriller drama series [|Nikita] and [|CBC Television]’s Canadian comedy-drama series, [|Being Erica].

PERSONAL LIFE Malik is the proud uncle of one niece and has two godsons whom he adores. His 6-year-old [|micro teacup] [|Maltese], Luna Malik, holds a very special place in his heart, receiving lots of attention from being featured on Malik’s social media.

Malik is an avid horseback rider, showing an affinity for the sport since he was a teenager. He began horseback riding in [|Oakville, Ontario] and started showing at barn and trillium shows in the area. He trained as a [|Hunter] but preferred the pace of a jumper, gravitating more toward that discipline of riding. Malik currently rides multiple times a week in [|Kleinburg], Ontario.

Malik has been passionate about [|aviation] since he was a child and began training for his pilot’s license in 2014. He initially thought of becoming a commercial airline pilot, but ultimately decided against it, opting for a career that allowed him to be more homebound.

FILMOGRAPHY Television Year	Series	Role	Notes 2010	Being Erica	Homeless Man	1 episode 2013	Nikita	Pakistani #1	1 episode 2020	Hot Market	Himself	Host, 8 episodes