Christina Gonzalez Biography
Christina Gonzalez is a renowned American news reporter for Fox 11 News (KTTV) in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles native, Christina joined Fox 11 News in 1990. On May 1, 2007, Christina was involved in the immigration rally mêlée at MacArthur Park where she criticized LAPD officers after they pushed and struck her and many other members of the media during the protests.
Gonzalez is a frequent guest speaker, counselor to young people, and mentor for several schools and colleges. Her contributions have been recognized by a number of organizations and city governments in Southern California. These include the Los Angeles City Council, which praised her for her “extraordinary commitment and numerous contributions to serving the community.” Her “effort for deserving women in the 34th Congressional District” was praised by the California State Assembly.
Christina Gonzalez Age
How old is Christina Gonzalez? Christina is around 61 years old as of 2023. She was born in New York, the United States of America. However, she has not mentioned her exact age or date of birth. It is therefore unknown when she celebrates her birthday.
Christina Gonzalez Husband
Gonzalez is married to a retired Southern California Police Constable. However, she has not mentioned his name to the public. The couple lives together in Los Anges.
Christina Gonzalez Family
Gonzalez was born in New York, the United States of America but grew up in Bogotá, Colombia, and Miami, Florida. However, she has not disclosed details concerning her parents and siblings.
Christina Gonzalez Tom Leykis
Gonzalez was previously married to radio talk show host Tom Leykis. However, the two parted ways after Tom allegedly investigated some hotel receipts and discovered that Christina had cheated on him.
Christina’s name, on the other hand, was not mentioned on Tom’s previous radio show. Notwithstanding, Tom did say that his then-wife cheated on him while he was in Arizona. Since Christina was married to him at the time and stationed in Arizona, it was assumed that she cheated on him with coworkers and Fernando Escandon, a news anchor, actor, and voice-over actor.
Christina Gonzalez Education
Gonzalez graduated cum laude from the University of Miami.
Christina Gonzalez Fox 11 News
Christina began her radio career at WNWS in Miami, Florida, where she produced shows. She later worked at KVVA Radio in Phoenix, Arizona, hosting popular radio talk shows and anchoring news updates. She began her career in television broadcasting as a general assignment reporter at KTVW in Phoenix, Arizona, in the mid-1980s.
In the late 1980s, Gonzalez hosted the 18:00 and 22:00 newscasts at Univision’s Los Angeles affiliate, KMEX. Christina became the first journalist from a Spanish-language station to successfully “cross over” to English-language TV news when she joined Fox in 1990.
In May 1991, Christina launched Fox 11’s On Our Toes program. The Los Angeles County Probation Department has endorsed the unique alternative ballet program for at-risk teenagers. The show is an acknowledgment of her work with the dancers from various school districts and community organizations.
Women in Communications honored her with a 1993 Clarion Award for best public affairs program and another Los Angeles area Emmy nomination for arts and culture programming for a half-hour special documenting On Our Toes. In 1991, Christina’s reports on the violence at the US/Mexico border were nominated for more Emmys.
Christina also wrote, produced, and hosted a special about the week-long, 850-kilometer fundraising cycling event in 1994 called California Aids Ride. Christina’s work earned her Golden Mike nominations for best documentary, news videography, and videotape editing in 1995, as well as a regional Emmy Award nomination.
Christina Gonzalez Net Worth
How much is Christina Gonzalez worth? Christina has an estimated net worth of $500,000. Her income is mainly from her successful career as a journalist.
Christina Gonzalez Salary
Gonzalez receives an average annual salary of $61,500 from her career as a Fox 11 correspondent.