Amara Walker
Amara Sohn-Walker ( /ˈæmərə/; née Sohn) is an American journalist and news anchor.[1] She previously anchored CNN International's CNN Today[2][3] with colleague Michael Holmes.[4] Since 2019, Walker is a correspondent & fill-in anchor for CNN U.S..[5]
Amara Walker | |
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.jpg.webp) Amara Walker, in 2014. | |
| Born | Amara Sohn November 30, 1981 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Amarа |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CNN |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Walker (m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
Walker, who is Korean American, was born and raised outside Los Angeles.[4] In 2003, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a double degree in broadcast journalism and political science.[3]
Career
Walker started her career at KMIR-TV in Palm Springs.[6] In 2005, Walker joined the NBC-owned WTVJ in Miami, Florida where she worked as a news anchor and a general assignment reporter.[7]
In July 2012, Walker transferred her roles as a news anchor and a general assignment reporter to the Fox-owned WFLD in Chicago, Illinois after moving there with her husband.[1] In December 2013, Walker departed WFLD and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband where she joined CNN International.[2] As of November 2014, Walker co-anchors CNN Today with Michael Holmes.[4]
Personal life
In April 2012, Walker married plastic surgeon Thomas Walker in Austria.[7][8] Aside from her native English and Korean, she also speaks Spanish.[4]
References
- Channick, Robert (November 25, 2013). "Weekend anchor Amara Walker leaving Fox 32 Chicago". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Amara Walker jumps from Fox hole to CNN". Robert Feder. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "Alumni: Amara Sohn - ATVN". atvn.org. Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- "CNN Profiles - Amara Walker - Anchor - CNN.com". CNN. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- https://www.cnn.com/profiles/amara-walker
- Eck, Kevin (November 26, 2013). "Amara Walker Leaving Chicago's WFLD". Adweek. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- "Amara Sohn Leaves WTVJ for Chicago". WSFL-TV. June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
- "Amara Sohn Lands at CNN as Anchor". WSFL-TV. March 29, 2014. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
External links
- Amara Walker's profile on CNN.com