Who is Samantha Cortese?
Samantha Cortese is an Emmy-nominated journalist and anchor at KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles, where she co-anchors the weekend evening newscasts and covers a range of stories during the week. Known for her role as a digital multimedia journalist, Samantha has also worked at KESQ in Palm Springs and KGUN in Tucson. She graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University and is praised for her captivating storytelling and commitment to highlighting significant community issues.
Samantha Cortese’s age and birthday
Cortese was born on August 25 in Palm Desert, California, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Samantha Cortese height and weight
Cortese stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters) tall and weighs around 56 kg (123 lbs). She has blonde hair, brown eyes, and a slim body type.
Samantha Cortese educational background
Samantha Cortese attended a local high school in her hometown of Palm Desert and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University. Additionally, she pursued further studies in broadcast Journalism and Sexual Health and Relationships at California State University, Fullerton.
Samantha Cortese spouse and children
Cortese is married to Chris Di Vincenzo, a producer at ABC7 Los Angeles. They got engaged in April 2017 and married on May 26, 2018. The couple does not have any children.
Samantha Cortese parents and siblings
Cortese’s parents are Kathryn Cortese and Brian Cortese.
Samantha Cortese’s career
Cortese works as an anchor for KTLA 5 News at 4 p.m. and reports for the 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. She is also the creator, host, and producer of “5 Live,” KTLA’s digital-only newscast. Previously, Samantha held roles as the morning anchor at KGUN-TV in Tucson and worked as an anchor and reporter at KESQ-TV and KPSP-TV in Palm Springs. She also served as a morning news producer and web editor at KPSP-TV.
Cortese graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in broadcast journalism. Her career achievements include Emmy Award nominations, winning the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Best TV Show, and being nominated for the Mir Tukhi Award for Excellence in Journalism. She also received the first NPG Award for Social Media Excellence and works as the host and producer of KTLA’s investigative true crime podcast “California Crime: The Disappearance of Jonathan and Audrey.”
Samantha Cortese’s net worth and salary
She has a net worth of $2 million and generates an annual salary of $108,000.
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