Biography Information / Profile Background
Introduction :
American journalist, anchor, and entertainment host Kimberly Cheng is an L.A. native. She is a reporter at KTLA in Los Angeles for the 10 & 11 pm weekdays newscasts.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Cheng was born in Los Angeles, California
- She is the daughter of refugees from the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, Kimberly learned the value of hard work helping in her parents’ donut shop…a business they built from scratch – Twice!
- Her dad did not even speak English back then but went on to master the language and also got a Bachelor’s degree in Business. The shop he set up along with his wife, supported their family of six!
- Kimberley is a graduate from the University of Southern California (USC), with a double-degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science.
- Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race : A proud member of the Asian American community, she has a mix of Canadian, Cambodian and Chinese heritage.
Career, Income, Salary and Net Worth :
- Cheng began her television career at the CBS affiliate in Palm Springs, California.
- She has worked as anchor, producer, reporter, red carpet host; and has covered a variety of stories, from reporting on politics to interviewing celebrities, Cheng has done it all!
- Prior to KTLA she was a fill-in anchor, reporter and multimedia journalist at the ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona.
- She joined KTLA in May 2013 and is a General Assignment Reporter for KTLA 5 News.
Jobs Outside TV :
- Fresh out of college, Cheng worked for a prominent residential and commercial real estate developer. She also worked in commercial video production for one of the world’s largest automakers.
- Cheng has a verified website, and she also has a blog where she writes about her personal history (however, the last entry was back in October 2012).
- Back in 2014, Kimberly was the Emcee for the first-ever Cambodian Music Festival.
Interesting Facts and Social Media :
- In her free time, Cheng likes to stay active. Her hobbies include working out, snowboarding, hiking, and singing. She is also usually ‘make-up’ free when not on camera.
- She has said that she became a journalist so she can “give a voice to people who need it most.”
- Kimberley is an Emmy award winner for team coverage on UCLA water main break. Emmy nominated for team coverage of the Great California Shakeout: Earthquake Preparedness (2010); Storm Coverage (2011); and Hunger Action Month (2011).
- Instagram :10,000+ followers on Instagram, where she likes to post about her personal life and having fun on the job. She often posts snaps with her young nephew.
- Facebook :18,000+ followers on Facebook. Posts about the news and professional life.
- Twitter : 5,000+ followers on Twitter (now called X), posting mainly about news.
- A fashionable personality, Cheng is never seen with a hair out of place or a wardrobe outfit that doesn’t match. Her favorite fashion brands include Adrianna Papell, Antonio Melani, Tahari, and Vince Camuto. Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Saks and Bloomingdale’s are her go-to places to shop. “Own your look but keep it classy, and comfortable” is her mantra.
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