Biography of José Diaz-Balart
Jose Diaz-Balart is a Cuban-American journalist who currently serves as the anchor of the 10 am show called “Jose Diaz-Balart Reports” on MSNBC. He also continues to anchor breaking news and special event coverage for Telemundo and host monthly specials.
He left Cuba in 1959 and was raised in Madrid, Spain. After a brief stint in radio, José worked in print journalism in the mid-1980s for United Press International. In December 1984, he became the head of the Central American office of the so-called Spanish International Network.
Later, in 1987, he was one of the groups of journalists that founded Telemundo News, creating Noticias Telemundo/HBC. José later established himself as a television reporter in Miami, where he worked for WTVJ. In August 1996, he made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program when he began anchoring CBS News’ This Morning.
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In 2000, he returned to the Spanish-language television network and became the anchor of Telemundo’s new morning show called Esta Manana. Later, José co-hosted Telemundo’s first morning news and entertainment program, Esta Manana, as well as its public relations program, Cada Dia.
However, in 2003, he returned to English TV and his former Miami station, WTVJ, as a news anchor. In 2010, José was reporting for NBC. From 2014 to 2016, he hosted MSNBC’s 10am news, replacing Chris Jansing. On February 18, 2016, he moderated the Democratic City Council with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Las Vegas Nevada.
It was announced on September 7, 2021 that he was stepping down as anchor of the nightly editions of Noticias Telemundo to anchor a new 10am show called Jose Diaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC. However, he will continue to anchor NBC Nightly News on Saturday. He will also continue to anchor breaking news and special event coverage for Telemundo.
José Diaz-Balart Age
How old is Diaz-Balart? Diaz-Balart It is 61 years from 2021. He was born November 7, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on November 7th every year and his Zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Height of José Diaz-Balart
Diaz-Balart is in an average height of 5 feet 1 inch and it’s from moderate weight. However, his exact weight and other body measurements are not known and will be updated.
José Diaz-Balart family | Father | Mother | Brothers
Diaz-Balart is the proud son of Rafael Diaz-Balart y Gutierrez (father) and Hilda Caballero Brunet (mother). His father is a former Cuban politician. Furthermore, he has three brothers, Rafael Diaz-Balart, Mario Diaz-Balart, and Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Rafael is a banker, Mario is a US Representative and Lincoln is also a US Representative.
Husband of José Diaz-Balart
Diaz-Balart is married to his beloved wife Brenda. They are the proud parents of two daughters, Katerina and Sabrina.
José Diaz-Balart Awards
Diaz-Balart received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career. He received four national Emmys for his work with Telemundo Network. He previously received two SunCoast Emmy Awards while working at WTVJ-TV in Miami. In addition, he received four Hispanic Awards for Excellence in Journalism, all in the 1980s.
José also received a Du Pont and Peabody Media 100 named him best news anchor three times. He was also recognized with the Silver Circle Award by the National Academy of Television Sciences in 2010. He was recently named Best International Journalist by GQ Magazine.
José Diaz-Balart Net Worth
Diaz-Balart have an estimate net worth of $15 million. His income is attributed to his career as a journalist.
Jose Diaz Balart Salary
Diaz-Balart get an estimate annual salary from among US$ 1 million and US$ 3 million.