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Introduction :
- Gio Benitez is an American correspondent and broadcast journalist from Florida. Currently, he is working as a Transportation Correspondent for ABC News.
- Energetic and full of zest, Gio is always keen on new adventures, whether it be covering breaking news bulletins across the country or hosting thought-provoking segments on TV.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Benitez was born on October 29, 1985. He grew up in Miami, Florida, and was raised by Cuban immigrant parents.
- He has a nephew named Jackson, whom he loves spending his free time with.
- Gio is bilingual and speaks both Spanish and English.
Married Life :
- Gio is married to actor, model, host, fitness enthusiast, and TV personality Tommy DiDario.
- Tommy is best known for appearing on shows like Entertainment Tonight, Today Show, and Rachel Ray. He also frequently appeared on TV personality Tinsley Mortimer’s show, High Society which aired on CW.
- Gio and Tommy met on social media and had a “Guacamole, Tacos and Margarita” themed first date. They got engaged in September 2015 while on a romantic trip to Paris.
- The couple tied the knot on April 16, 2016, at the Walton House in Miami, Florida. The ceremony was officiated by DiDario’s sister, and the couple wrote their own vows.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Benitez attended the Miami Coral Park High School and graduated in 2004.
- He obtained his BA degree in Sociology and Anthropology in 2008 from Florida International University (FIY).
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Shortly after graduating from university, Gio landed a job as an editor in Miami at a local news network. While working at the station, he lost his iPhone and had to stand in line to buy another one. Once he got the new phone, his boss asked him to create news footage with his new phone which led to his career as a journalist immediately taking off.
- Gio began his journey in Doral, Florida, working for CBS4 WFOR TV, first as an intern then eventually as a reporter and an investigative producer.
- Benitez has been awarded a scholarship by the Emma L. Bowen Foundation, which helped propel his career as a journalist.
- After attracting a lot of attention for videos, he made on his new phone, Benitez was sought after by several local stations.
- While working for WFOR-TV, he covered multiple high-profile news stories, including the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of the accused shooter, George Zimmerman.
- His work earned him 2 Regional Emmys and opportunities to travel to countries like Haiti to cover different stories from corruption to humanitarian crises.
- In 2012, Gio was hired by ABC News, and in 2020, he was promoted to Transportation Correspondent, covering news across all ABC News affiliates, including Good Morning America and ABC News Radio.
- He has also won 3 National Emmys and has been nominated six more times for the Regional Emmys.
Trivia, Height, and Interesting Facts :
- When he is not working, Gio loves to read, travel, and work out.