Jovana Lara Biography
Jovana Lara is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist who serves as the weekday anchor for Eyewitness News at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and reports about community problems.
How old is Jovana Lara?
She was born in 1966 in Cuba, a country in the Caribbean. She is 56 years old as of January 11th 2022.
Jovana Lara Family – Education
Jovana was raised in Glendale after her family moved from Cuba when she was very tender. Jovana completed from Loyola Marymount University and initially pursued a profession in business, despite her lifelong love for broadcasting.
Jovana Lara Marriage
Jovana is happily married to Dr. Randy Brooks. The two have been blessed with two children: a daughter, Alex Brooks, and a son, Hunter Brooks.
Jovana Lara Career
She started her profession in Palm Springs, serving on weekends for KESQ. Jovana was elevated to weekend anchor after one year of reporting. Jovana consented to job number two reporting for the Orange County News Channel to hone her reporting expertise. She served in Palm Springs and Orange County until when she was employed as a reporter by KNSD in San Diego.
Jovana bagged an Emmy in her first year in San Diego for a story on a small village close to Tijuana that was swept away in the year 1997 El Nino mudslides. Two other stories were as well selected for Emmys that same year. She afterwards bagged accolades from the San Diego Press Club.
Jovana has received four Emmys for her job as a co-host on Vista L.A. since getting to ABC7 Eyewitness News in the year 2000. As a reporter, Jovana has aired everything from breaking news to in-depth feature stories, among them fires, crimes, and natural disasters. She has toured Mexico and Guatemala to air earthquakes, immigration, the Pope’s visit, and continuing quality of life matters in both Los Angeles and Mexico City. Jovana as well represents the station in several community events.
Jovana Lara Salary
She receives an approximated yearly salary of $100 thousand.
Jovana Lara Net Worth
She has a net worth estimated at $1 million.