Pinky Webb Biography
Joanna Marie “Pinky” Pagaspas Webb is a Filipina broadcast journalist who presently works for CNN Philippines. She was born on June 11, 1970. She is the sister of Jason and Hubert Webb and the daughter of Freddie Webb.
Pinky was the inaugural news anchor of ANC Primetime News (1999–2004) and Dateline Philippines (2004–2014) and the host of Umagang Kay Ganda, XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé (from 2008 until the show terminated) and TV Patrol Weekend during her time at ABS-CBN.
On weekdays alongside Ted Failon on DZMM, Pinky was a radio co-anchor of Radyo Patrol Balita Alas Kwatro and the radio commentary program Tambalang Failon at Webb. Webb resigned from ABS-CBN on May 9, 2015, according to The Philippine Star.
In 2016, Webb joined CNN Philippines. In a tweet, the network confirmed her move. Moreover, on April 4, 2016, she made her CNN Philippines debut as the first anchor of the company’s Filipino-language newscast, Balitaan. On September 26, 2016, Webb was announced as the anchor of The Source, a new daily current affairs program.
Regarding her education, Pinky went to Colegio San Agustin, where she was in the same class as Kris Aquino. She attended De La Salle University and majored in AB Psychology before switching to AB Management. She also spent a semester at UCLA and Cal State Long Beach doing journalism classes.
Pinky Webb’s Awards
- One of the Best Morning Show Hosts – Star Awards for TV (for Umagang Kay Ganda) (2008, 2009, 2010)
- Female Morning Show Host of the Year (for Umagang Kay Ganda) – 1st Media Newser Awards in the Philippines (2010)
- Best Radio Personality of the Year (for Tambalang Failon at Webb) – Gawad Tanglaw No. 9 (2011)
- Best TV Anchor (for TV Patrol Weekend) – Gawad Tanglaw 11th (2013)
Pinky Webb Age
How old is Pinky Webb? Webb is 53 years old as of 2023. She was born Joanna Marie Pagaspas Webb on June 11, 1970, in Makati, Philippines. In addition, Pinky celebrates her birthday on the 11th of June every year and her birth sign is Gemini.
Moreover, Pinky’s nationality is Filipino.
Pinky Webb Parents
Pinky is the daughter of Freddie Webb (father) and Elizabeth Pagaspas (mother). Her father is a former Filipino senator, basketballer, congressman, and coach. Webb was born and brought up in Makati, Philippines. Furthermore, Webb grew up with six siblings including her two siblings Hubert Webb, a Filipino basketball coach, and Jason Webb a former basketballer.
Pinky Webb Husband
Is Pinky Webb married? Webb is currently single. She was once in a relationship with Edu Manzano, an American-born Filipino comedian, actor, and television personality, as well as the United States Airforce Veteran. The duo started dating in 2005 and later parted ways in 2009.
Additionally, according to sources, the couple was planning a wedding. Pinky has a child.
Pinky Webb Height
Webb stands approximately at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall (1.72 m) with a moderate weight.
Pinky Webb’s Salary
Webb earns an average annual salary of between $42,500 and $110,000.
Pinky Webb Net Worth
How much is Pinky worth? Webb has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million. Her income is mainly from her successful career as a broadcast journalist.
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