Who is Samantha Cortese?

Samantha Cortese is an American journalist and TV host who is notable for her role with KTLA 5 News in Los Angeles. She co-anchors the KTLA Weekend Morning News and covers various stories during the week. With a background in digital journalism, Samantha has also worked for KESQ in Palm Springs and KGUN in Tucson. She is known for her engaging reporting style and her skill in connecting with viewers across a variety of subjects.

Samantha Cortese’s age and birthday

Cortese Samantha was born on August 25 in Palm Desert, California, USA, and her zodiac sign is Virgo.

Samantha Cortese’s height and weight

Cortese stands about 5 feet 4 inches tall (approximately 1.6 meters) and weighs around 56 kg.

Samantha Cortese educational background

Cortese Samantha graduated from Chapman University, a private research institution in Orange, California, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism. While at Chapman, she founded, produced, and anchored Chapman News, which was the only local news broadcast in Orange County at the time.

Samantha Cortese spouse

She is married to Chris Di Vincenzo, a producer at ABC7 Los Angeles.

Samantha Cortese parents and siblings

Cortese’s parents are Kathryn and Brian Cortese.

Samantha Cortese career

Cortese is currently a digital multimedia journalist and co-host of “5 Live,” KTLA’s digital-only newscast. In this role, she focuses on delivering engaging news content through various digital platforms.

Previously, Samantha held several notable positions in television journalism. She worked as a morning anchor at KGUN-TV in Tucson and served as an anchor and reporter at KESQ-TV in Palm Springs. Additionally, she worked as a morning show producer and web editor at KPSP-TV.

Samantha’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University. Her professional achievements include an Emmy Award nomination, winning the Cecil Award for Best TV Show at Chapman University, and a nomination for the Mir Tuhki Award for Journalism Excellence.

Samantha Cortese net worth and salary

She has a net worth of $1 million and generates an annual salary of $120,000.

Samantha Cortese social media handles: Twitter, Facebook & Instagram