| Personal Details Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Michelle Margaux |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | As of 2024, she is around 31 years old. A 2016 article on her, on the University of San Diego’s website, mentions her age as 23 back then. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Children / No. of Kids | None |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Who is Michelle Margaux engaged to? | In December 2020, Michelle and Justin VG got engaged, and they later tied the knot. |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Currently based in Houston, Michelle Margaux is a Host/Reporter with SNYtv in New York City (since Dec 2019). Prior to that, she was a Sideline Reporter/Host at AT&T SportsNet Southwest.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Michele grew up in Northern California and is originally from Sacramento.
- Michelle wanted to become a broadcast journalist since she was a very young child (8 years old) and pretended to read the news to her mother in front of her playhouse.
- After Michelle’s parents divorced, she used sports as a way to feel less alone. Her morning routine consisted of watching ESPN and studying the anchor’s voice and mannerisms.
- After school, she watched the Oakland A’s games because they were the only ones broadcast, and as time went on, she developed a passion for sports.
Michelle Margaux Married Life and Children :
- Following a relationship that lasted several years, Margaux got engaged to Justin VG in December 2020. Justin VG and Michelle finally got married in early 2022 at the award-winning luxury resort The Lodge at Torrey Pines in California.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- In 2007, she started at Bella Vista High School and completed her high school education in 2010. After graduating, Michelle attended the University of San Diego for her bachelor’s degree. Four years later, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication and Political Science from the university.
- Her involvement on campus included being a member of the Women’s Crew Team, the National Communication Honors Society Lambda Pi Eta, and serving as the Main Anchor/Reporter and Recruitment Coordinator for USDtv, the television station run by students at the University of San Diego.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Following her freshman year of college, between August 2012 and September 2013, Michelle interned as a Prep Pigskin Reporter and Field Producer for KUSI-TV in Greater San Diego. Despite learning a lot here, she actually did very little. On location, she accompanied the reporters and watched how they performed as a one-person band.
- From July 2014 to January 2016, Michelle was a Weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter at KRIS Communications in Corpus Christi, Texas. This was her first on-air job.
- For around two years, from January 2016 to February 2018, Michelle was the host and producer of Padres POV, as well as a sideline reporter/digital host at FOX Sports.
- Michelle worked for Fox Sports Florida from February 2018 until October 2018 as a Sideline Reporter and Host.
- From October 2018 to October 2019, she was a Sideline Reporter and Host for AT&T Sportsnet Southwest in Houston, Texas.
- Since December 2019, she has been working as a host and reporter at SNYtv in New York. She also freelances for SNY as a reporter and host.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Margaux and Ben Verlanders started Millennial Sports Talk, a podcast in November 2019. Corey Brewer, Joe Musgrove, Ryan Hollins, Kurt Busch, and many others appear on the podcast. This podcast is for all ages (despite the podcast name) and analyzes how, as millennials, we view certain topics and how sports storylines have changed over time.
- Seeing all the different ballparks was Michelle’s favorite part of working in baseball. She found the older stadiums so exciting because they’re filled with so much history!
- Michelle devoted her time to journalism and academics during her four years at the university. There were no sports for her. Neither did she join a sorority, nor was she a part of any sports club!
- Noteworthy among Michelle’s accomplishments is her Emmy win during her tenure with FOX Sports San Diego. She recalls the excitement of receiving this prestigious award while on the road with the Tampa Bay Rays!
- Michelle’s advice to young students is to stay on top of the industry’s changes! In her opinion, sideline reporting might not be around in ten years, so don’t focus on “just being a sideline reporter, so ALWAYS follow your heart, not your wallet.” Another tip from Michelle – Because they are so underrated and imperative, young journalists should consider a small market. Her favorite journalists didn’t hesitate to begin at a small, local station.
- She was a part of the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA) ‘Top 30 Sportscasters Under 30: 2018 Edition’.
- For her beauty regimen, Margaux incorporates Laura Mercier HD liquid matte foundation for a smooth finish and a MAC lip pencil to enhance lipstick longevity during her broadcasts. She relies on Marc Anthony hairspray to combat frizz and maintain her hairstyle. While she generally avoids false eyelashes on-air, Michelle recognizes their potential as a tasteful addition on special occasions.