| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Amelia Santaniello |
| Hometown | Madison Township, Pennsylvania. |
| Birthday / Age / Date of Birth / How old | Born in 1964. As of 2025, she is around 61 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Boyfriend / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Where did Amelia Santaniello go to college? | Amelia graduated with a Broadcast Journalism degree from Marywood University in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 3 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Mixed. Her mother is of Japanese descent, while her father is Italian. |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biodata / Profile Background
Introduction :
Amelia Santaniello is an American journalist & news presenter known for her extensive career at CBS & other broadcast networks.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Santaniello was born in 1964 in Alexandria, Virginia, but her hometown is Madison Township, Pennsylvania.
- Because of her family’s military background, Amelia has lived in several cities during her childhood, some even overseas.
- Amelia is married to Frank Vascellaro, who is also a journalist. She and Frank first met at Uptown’s Calhoun Beach Club in December 1996 while attending a fundraiser. They are currently living in Minneapolis.
- The couple has three kids – A 23-year-old son Sam Vascellaro & 20-year-old twins Joe and Francesca ‘Frankie’ Vascellaro (ages as of 2023).
- She mentioned in an interview that she felt guilty for not being able to attend to all her children’s activities, as her schedule during weekdays was very complicated. Nonetheless, she & her husband and try to make the best out of the short time they get to spend with their two sons and daughter.
Career and Professional Life :
- Amelia has graduated from Marywood University.
- She joined WCCO TV, a CBS owned television station, back in 1996. Since then, she has co-anchored the afternoon and night news.
- For her work in local TV stations, Amelia was awarded by the City Pages editors & the readers of The Minnesota Women’s Press multiple times.
Amelia Santaniello Salary and Net Worth :
- As per Salary(dot)com, the average median salary of a WCCO-TV Anchor from Minnesota is $66,353 per year. The salary range is $60,000 to $95,000 annually. ZipRecruiter gives the average salary as $55,999/year
- Drawing from this data, we get a rough estimate of Amelia’s salary. Based on her work experience, however, the number can be estimated to be much higher than the average figures mentioned above.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Amelia and her husband are very committed to the “Twin Cities” & often host charity events. Their son Sam Vascellaro is a great basketball player & was one of the semi-finalists for the McDonald Award in 2018.
- In an interview for her profile on WCCO’s web page, Amelia mentioned that she’s a film lover and she wouldn’t be able to pick just one, but if she had to, she would choose “The Wizard of Oz,” because the leading actress, Judy Garland, is her favorite Minnesotan!
- Her father, being an Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, was sent to different places every three years, so the woman had already lived in 5 different cities before she was 15 years old. Nowadays, being a journalist, she is mentally prepared to travel wherever the job takes her, and she is always re-inventing herself if she ever gets bored.
- In 2011, she was harshly criticized over a fashion choice she made on the live newscast. She wore a trench coat-like jacket that, in her words, “she liked but didn’t translate.” Fashion experts defended her on social media, pointing out how she bravely wore non-conventional clothes.
- Santaniello spoke at a conference in 2012 and talked mainly about being a working mother and her children’s growth. She asserted every parent should understand their kids’ changes and should be flexible. Parents also should ask for help if they think handling their rebellious kids gets too much to handle. The journalist said that her hubby Frank is a responsible father who cares a lot for their children.
Body & Other Vital Info
Amelia Santaniello Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Black
- How tall / Height : No confirmed information is available.
- Feet / Legs / Boots / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
- Amelia Santaniello Illness / Sick : She has no major illness or sickness to date and seems to be in good health.
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