Jessica Aguirre | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | University of Miami |
| Occupation | Television news anchor |
| Awards | Emmy |
Jessica Aguirre is aCuban-American television journalist.[1][2]
Jessica Aguirre is a first generation Cuban-American, the daughter of immigrants. She grew up in Florida.
Aguirre began her broadcasting career while a student at theUniversity of Miami.[3] Jessica began her career working forUnivision's local owned and operated television station, WLTV-23's as assignment desk assistant. in 1988 she became a reporter for the network's first lifestyle news magazine, "TV Mujer", (TV Woman), before she jumped toWCIX, then CBS's Miami affiliate. Two years later, she was hired as a general assignment reporter forFox affiliateWSVN. She was promoted to co-anchor for the station's 10:00 pm newscast, which also featured a youngJillian Warry reporting the weather.[4]
Aguirre then made her way toLos Angeles,California, where she worked atABCowned-and-operated stationKABC-TV as a reporter and anchor.[3] After her work in Los Angeles, in the mid-1990s, Aguirre came to theSan Francisco Bay Area where she was hired byKGO-TV Channel 7.[5][6]
After leaving her KGO position, Aguirre was hired as an anchor forNBC-owned-and-operated stationKNTV Channel 11. She currently anchors the station's 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm newscasts,[7] as well as hosting theEmmy-nominatedNBC Class Action.[8]
Aguirre is a member of theNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[2]
Aguirre has reported fromCuba, and has coveredHurricane Andrew and theOklahoma City bombing. She has covered race riots in Miami, and prison riots inAtlanta andLouisiana. She has reported fromGITMO, the prison atGuantanamo Bay and fromLondon, England onPrincess Diana.[2]
Aguirre has wonEmmy awards for her reporting on migrant workers and child molestation, while working in Los Angeles and Miami.[9]
Aguirre supports theLeague of United Latin American Citizens, theMexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, theRaphael House shelter, andEl Hogar De Los Ninos, a Bay Area non-profit which provides education for children inNicaragua.
Aguirre is fluent inSpanish. She lives with her husband and two daughters.[2]
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