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Introduction
Korina Sanchez is a Filipina broadcast journalist, television news anchor, senior field correspondent, magazine show host, radio anchor and newspaper columnist.
She is currently Chief Correspondent for the Integrated News and Current Affairs Division of ABS-CBN ABS-CBN Corporation airing on TV Channel 2, AM Radio DZMM and cable TV ABS-CBN News Channel. She also has a regular column in The Philippine Star entitled That Does It, as well as a Tagalog column entitled K Ka Lang in its sister newspaper, Pilipino Star Ngayon.
Early life
| Name | Korina Sanchez |
| Net Worth | $1.5 million |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Height | 1.68m |
| Age | 57 years |
Korina Maria Sanchez-Roxas was born on October 5, 1954(age 57 years) in Central, Hong Kong. Her parents are Ramon P. Sanchez Sr and Celia Sanchez. She has two siblings Ramon Sanchez Jr and Milano Sanchez.
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Sánchez finished high school at Saint Theresa’s College of Quezon City. She attended Miriam College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts. She attended the Ateneo de Manila University, where she graduated with a master’s degree in journalism on June 26, 2016.
Controversies
In 2013, Sanchez drew flak among netizens due to her remarks on her now-defunct DZMM radio show Rated Korina on Anderson Cooper’s reporting for Tacloban. She claimed that the journalist did not know what he was talking about.
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CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper was one of the first international correspondents on the ground in Tacloban to report on the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. Cooper responded to Sanchez by urging her to visit the area and insisted that his coverage was accurate.
On December 3, 2014 newscast of ABS-CBN’s TV Patrol, Sanchez said she hoped Typhoon Ruby (an international name for Typhoon Hagupit) would hit Japan instead of the Philippines: “Can’t they just get all of it?”[ Six weeks after this incident, Sanchez was removed from her radio show.
Presidential campaign 2016
To gain support from the LGBT community for the 2016 presidential elections, Sánchez organized #KERIBEKS: The First National Gay Congress of The Philippines, which was a star-studded concert held at the Araneta Coliseum (owned by the family of Mar Roxas) which featured job fairs but did not deal with LGBT issues nor did Mar Roxas vocalize support for the LGBT.
Awards, honors and recognitions
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television
Best Magazine Show
Best Magazine Show Host
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Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Awards
Outstanding Radio Anchor – Korina Sanchez
Asian TV Awards
Best Current Affairs Presenter Category: Highly Commended, Korina Sanchez, Rated K (Episode: “Kwento ng Buhay Ko”)
Media Newser Philippines’ Media Winner of 2012
Ka Doroy Broadcaster of the Year Award, Korina Sanchez
Best Magazine Host for TV, Korina Sanchez
Best Public Affairs Program Host for Radio, Korina Sanchez
Best Public Affairs Program, ‘Tambalang Failon at Sanchez’, DZMM
Best Magazine Show, Rated K
Husband
Korina Sánchez is married to Mar Róxas, they had their wedding on October 27, 2009 in Quezon City. On February 12, 2019, her twin children with her husband, Mar Roxas, Pepe and Pilar were born via gestational surrogacy in the United States. Her husband is the former Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government. She was transferred to TV5 Network after signing with Brightlight Productions.
Korina Sánchez net worth
What is Korina Sánchez net worth? Korina Sánchez’s net worth is estimated at around $2 million. Her main source of income is from her media career. Korina Sánchez successful career has earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars. She is one of the richest Journalists in the Philippines.