Zach Fuentes Biography

Zach Fuentes is an American journalist currently employed at KGO-TV/ABC 7. Born in April 1992, Fuentes began his journalism career as a teenager at the small local TV station KPVM in Las Vegas, Nevada. He later earned a journalism degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Fuentes has worked at several stations, including the Las Vegas ABC affiliate, KION in Monterey-Salinas, and KXTV in Sacramento. Throughout his career, he has reported on significant stories such as the COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, the state’s EDD crisis, and the protests following George Floyd’s murder. Fuentes is openly gay and happily married to his husband, Michael Gomes.

Zach Fuentes age and birthday

Fuentes, born in April 1992, is a Taurus and was primarily raised in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Zach Fuentes’s height and weight

He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs 70 kg.

Zach Fuente’s educational background

Fuentes proudly graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he pursued a journalism degree inspired by the vital role journalists have in informing the public and holding power accountable. During and after his college years, he worked both on-camera and behind the scenes at the Las Vegas ABC affiliate station.

Who is Zach Fuentes spouse?

Fuentes is openly gay and happily married to his husband, Michael Gomes, with whom he tied the knot in February 2018.

Zach Fuentes parents and siblings

Fuentes grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his family. His father is Afro-Cuban and immigrated from Communist Cuba to the United States, while his mother is of Puerto Rican and Irish descent. He was also raised by his Italian-American grandfather.

Zach Fuentes career

Fuentes embarked on his journalism journey during his teenage years at KPVM, a local TV station where he volunteered during summers, performing tasks like answering phones and assisting in various duties. This initial exposure laid the foundation for his passion for journalism, leading him to pursue a degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Post-graduation, Fuentes transitioned into professional journalism, joining the Las Vegas ABC affiliate where he honed his skills both in front of and behind the camera. Seeking new experiences, he ventured to California, taking up roles as an anchor/reporter at KION in Monterey-Salinas, covering diverse stories that shaped his journalistic acumen. His career then led him to KXTV in Sacramento, where he tackled major events ranging from the COVID pandemic to the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, shedding light on crucial issues impacting communities.

Presently, Zach Fuentes serves as a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter at KGO in San Francisco, operating from the South Bay bureau. With an unwavering commitment to storytelling and capturing the essence of significant events and diverse individuals, Fuentes continues to contribute meaningfully to the field of journalism.

Zach Fuentes’s net worth and salary

Fuentes has a net worth of $2 million and receives an annual salary of $120,000.

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