Biography of Giselle Fernandez
Giselle Fernandez, born on 15th May 1961, has been a U.S. TV journalist. She has appeared on many television shows as guest anchor and reporter, and these include CBS Evening News, CBS Early Show, NBC Today, and NBC Nightly News. Fernandez appeared in Access Hollywood as a regular host, and in Dancing with the Stars as a guest. She has been active since 1983 to the present days.
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Fernandez took birth in Mexico City, Mexico, but her family moved to East Los Angeles, USA, when she was only four years old. She spent her early life there. She was born to a Catholic father and a Jewish mother. Giselle’s father had been a dancer flamenco style, and her mother espoused Mexican folklore. Nothing more is on the record about her family background and sibling. Fernandez studied at California State University, Sacramento, and did her graduation from there in 1982. She obtained a B.A. degree in Government and Journalism.
Is Fernandez married?
As for the personal life of Giselle, she first came in contact with Ron Kershaw. Ron had been in a relationship with Jessica Savitch prior to coming in contact with Fernandez. Fernandez and Kershaw dated each other for some time before getting engaged.
However, unfortunately, Kershaw passed away due to liver cancer and pancreatic cancer. That is why; the relationship could not blossom into their marriage. Soon thereafter, Fernandez’s father expired as he had been suffering from Alzheimer disease. She married John Farrand, a British executive, in 2002. John had also been the CEO of the Panavision, Inc. They had been blessed with a daughter named Talei.
Has Fernandez divorced her husband?
Fernandez tied the knot with John Farrand in 2002, and the status lasted for twelve years. After twelve years of togetherness, they decided to get separated in 2014. She has filed for divorce from her husband.
Giselle Fernandez’s age
Fernandez was born in Mexico City, Mexico, in May 1961. Thus, she has completed 57 years of age.
What is the net worth of Giselle Fernandez?
She must have amassed a huge fortune during his long career, but her exact net worth is not known. Giselle Fernandez’s Career
Fernandez started her career in 1983 with KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After that, she worked with KEYT-TV in Santa Barbara, California. Fernandez aligned herself with KTLA with which she worked as its reporter and anchor in 1985. She got the opportunity of working with KTLA on the recommendation of Fess Parker, an actor, and friend of the Managing Director of KTLA. In 1987, Fernandez joined WBBM which is owned by CBS in Chicago. Giselle signed with WCIX in Miami in 1989. Fernandez joined CBS News in 1991 and moved to New York.
Giselle Fernandez co-hosted Access Hollywood between the period 1996 and 1999. After that, she co-hosted the show entitled This Week in History aired by the History Channel. She rejoined KTLA in the year 2001. The Laredo Publishing Company published her book entitled Gigi and Birthday Ring in 2004.
Last Modified: Mar 5, 2020
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