Omar Sachedina Biography
Omar Sachedina is a Canadian broadcast journalist currently serving as the Chief News Anchor since September 2022. He earned his position in 2022 after replacing Lisa LaFemalle whose contract was dismissed by CTV National News. Omar previously worked as the main National Affairs correspondent for CTV news before replacing Lisa. He also worked with City News and CP 24 back in 2008 prior to joining CTV News. In 2006, Omar also worked as a news reporter for CBS Radio, The Globe & Mail and Toronto Star.
Sachedina is a British Columbia native who was raised by a Muslim middle-class family. His parents migrated as Indians who hailed from Uganda and settled in British Columbia Canada. Omar developed an interest in journalism and news at the age of twelve. Therefore, he began submitting letters to editors of various publications by the time he was turning thirteen.
Omar finished high school through an International Baccalaureate Program at Port Moody Secondary School in his hometown British Columbia. Omar then graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Philosophy from McGill University based in Montreal. He then received his Master of Science in journalism from Columbia University based in New York.
Omar began his career as a journalist while he was a college student. In 2005, he traveled to Uganda in East Africa to figure out his East African Heritage. He also produced a PBS Frontline Fellowship feature document called Uganda while he was there. After his college graduation, Sachedina worked for PBS and then the Vancouver Sun.
He then went on to appear as an editor and reporter for the Toronto Star, CBS Radio, and The Globe & Mail. Eventually, Omar joined CP24 and the CTV National News in 2009. His main task at CTV was to cover the latest news reports based in Toronto, Canada. In 2013, Omar was moved to Ottawa and worked as a Parliamentary Correspondent thereafter until he was promoted in 2022.
Omar Sachedina Age
How old is Omar Sachedina? Sachedina is 41 years old as of 2023. He was born on August 21, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Omar celebrates her birthday on August 21st every year. His zodiac birth sign is Leo.
Omar Sachedina Height
Sachedina stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m). He also weighs approximately 95 kilograms. However, his other body measurements are still under review
Omar Sachedina Nationality
Sachedina is a Canadian National by birth. She was born to Muslima Parents from Uganda, East Africa who migrated and settled in Britsih, Columbia Canada before Omar was born. Therefore, he is of Indian-Ugandan descent.
Omar Sachedina Family | Parents
Omar was born to Ismaili Muslim parents named Salma Sachedina (mother) and Masaka Sachedina (father) who were raised in Uganda. His mother and father moved to Canada as Indians from Uganda. It is believed that his great-grandparents moved to Uganda from India back in the 1800s. Therefore, his parents are of mixed Uganda and Indian ancestry. He also grew up alongside two siblings,
Omar Sachedina Wife | Wedding
Is Omar Sachedina Married? No, Sachedina is currently single and unmarried. It is also not known whether Sachedian has been in a previous relationship or not. This is because he has done a great job of keeping hsi personal dating life away from the public. Nevertheless, we will update you once Omar goes public with their partner, wife, or wedding day.
Omar Sachedina Weightloss
Sources have confirmed that Omar is a fan of maintaining a good healthy weight by exercising regularly at the gym. However, there have not been any weight loss concerns about him since 2022. Neverthelss, Omar follows a strict diet and exercise routine to maintain good health.
Omar Sachedina Salary
Sachedina earns an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $98,000 Yearly. This is according to CTV’s National News since 2022.
Omar Sachedina Net Worth
Sachedina has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of 2023. His primary source of income is his career as a broadcast journalist and News Anchor.