Amara Walker
| Amara Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Amara Sohn November 30, 1981 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American-Korean |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | CNN |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Walker (m. 2012) |
Amara Sohn-Walker (née Sohn) is an American journalist and news anchor.[1] She currently anchors CNN International's CNN Today[2][3] with colleague Michael Holmes.[4]
Early life and education
Walker 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.[5] In 2005, Walker joined the NBC-owned WTVJ in Miami, Florida where she worked as a news anchor and a general assignment reporter.[6]
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.[6][7] Aside from her native English and Korean, she also speaks Spanish.[4]
References
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