Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
One of the up-and-coming powerful women from the African-American community, Audrina Bigos, is a reporter, news host, photographer & esteemed alumni of the University of South Florida.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Bigos was born on June 3, 1989, & is of African-American descent.
- Details of her family is largely unknown, except the fact that both her father and mother were in the US military.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Audrina completed her high schooling in Florida.
- From 2007 to 2008, she attended Florida International University and completed her degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- In 2009, she attended Georgetown University & studied Political Journalism.
- After Georgetown, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Florida.
- While studying for her graduation, Bigos worked in the USF Athletics’ “Bull Vision Host & Sports Video Producer” in Tampa/St. Petersburg area for the whole year of 2010. She shot videos and edited and produced them for GoUSFBulls website. There, she also hosted sports segments on the ‘Bullhorn Daily News.’
- Also, she interned at WTVT Fox 13 from August 2010 to December 2010. Her tasks were to conduct interviews and research for Tri-station local news service, in addition to, booking interviews and assisting in production.
TV Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- After graduating from USF, Audrina got her first professional break in Aug 2010, albeit a short one, with WUSF-TV Channel 16, in Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida. She was responsible for anchoring and reporting for ‘Florida Focus’ – a daily news show. There she also produced a 30-minute award-winning documentary on the Florida Department of Children & Families as its senior producer.
- By the end of December 2010, Bigos left WUSF to join WCCB TV in Charlotte, primarily as a reporter and photographer.
- Later, in May 2014, she was promoted to the position of news host/anchor for the station’s weekend shows at 6 PM & 10 PM. She also filled in at times for weekday 10 PM newscasts.
- In the midst of this, in 2013, she had also joined as an instructor at the Carolina School of Broadcasting, Florida.
- In August of 2015, she left WCCB to join her current employers – CBS News, in the Greater Chicago Area. She works primarily as a General Assignment Reporter.
Professional Timeline :
Awards and Achievements :
- While working for WCCB TV, Audrina had launched a self-esteem project named ‘SMART Girls,’ which is now a permanent programme at the Charlotte Boys & Girls Club in North Carolina.
- Vice-president of broadcast for the ‘Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists’.
- Member of ‘National Association of Black Journalists’.
Interesting Facts and Trivia :
- Audrina has appeared as news reporter in a TV movie titled ‘Remnant.’ The movie was released on February 11, 2015.
- Believes her to be a ‘Woman of Faith.’
- She used to color her hair shiny brown until 2016, when she decided to turn to her natural curly hair.
Audrina Bigos Body / Physical Features
Audrina Bigos Measurements :
- Eye Color : Dark Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- 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.
Personal / Home / Contact Details
- Audrina Bigos Married? : Yes
- Children / No of Kids : –
- Audrina Bigos Ethnicity / Race : African-American
- Nationality : American
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Again, I propose you interview my 99yo Dad. 1st Sgt in WWII. Retired Chicago cop. Lives alone, cooks, drives.