Sonia Azad Bio | Wiki
Sonia Azad is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist currently working as a Health and Wellness reporter on the news segment News 8 Daybreak at the TV station WFAA-TV.
Besides, Sonia is also a marathon runner and a certified Yoga instructor. So far, Sonia has covered major news stories both in the U.S and worldwide. Previously, Sonia worked as a general assignment reporter at Walt Disney Television. Prior to that, she was a general assignment reporter at KGTV Channel 10.
Sonia Azad WFAA Age
She was born on September 17, 1982, in Houston, Texas, in the United States. Sonia is 40 years old.
Sonia Azad Height
She is a woman of average stature. Sonia stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in (Approx 1.65 m).
Sonia Azad Parents
She was born and raised in Houston, Texas by her father and mother. She is of Persian (Farsi) descent, of Asian-American ethnicity and American Nationality, and citizenship by birth. Currently, Sonia has not mentioned any details concerning either her parents or if she has siblings.
Sonia Azad Partner
She was rumored to be dating her work partner at News 8 Daybreak named, Ron Corning, arguably by her fans on the screen. Ron and Sonia were very close friends and even gifted each other during their birthdays.
Sonia Azad Education
She attended the University of Texas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in journalism. Later on, Sonia went to Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. While at Medill, she graduated with a Master of Science in journalism. In addition, Sonia also acquired a Master of Legal Studies from Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law.
Sonia Azad WFAA
She has served at many TV stations before joining WFAA. In addition, she has reported to other local stations on topics such as The medical aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, the incident that occurred when the Army Veteran Micah Johnson opened fire on a group of police officers, and many others.
Some of Sonia’s notable services include the gubernatorial campaign of the Texas Senate member Wendy Davis, the Ebola Crisis in Dallas, and Annise Parker’s, the Houston Mayor, gay marriage. Sonia has also done a number of worldwide topics including war crimes in Africa and the Balkans, the Iranians and Afghans seeking asylum in Paris, plus the disaster of the 2003 Columbia Space Shuttle.
Her success as a reporter and journalist began showing in 2011 when Sonia won an Emmy Award because of her performance in her special report titled “Passage to India”. Moreover, she was named one of the best reporters in the state by the Associated Press in 2012.
Most importantly, Sonia was motivated to be a journalist as a young girl. Sonia watched how the Persian Gulf War happened on TV and thought to herself that she needed to join them. Though she didn’t get to become a war correspondent, Sonia has made remarkable services in the field she is involved in.
Besides, her work in journalism, Sonia is also greatly involved in Community Service and Charity. As of now, she serves on the board of directors for Halo House Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps people with certain types of cancer.
Sonia’s colleagues at WFAA include:
Sonia Azad Salary
She earns quite a satisfying amount from her work as a Health and Wellness reporter on the news segment News 8 Daybreak at the TV station WFAA-TV. Sonia’s average salary is $81,219 per year.
Sonia Azad Net Worth
She gets her wealth from her work as a Health and Wellness reporter on the news segment News 8 Daybreak at the TV station WFAA-TV. Therefore, Sonia has accumulated a decent fortune over the years of her work. Sonia’s estimated net worth is $851,101.
How Old Is Sonia Azad
Sonia is a 40 -year-old who was born on September 17, 1982, in Houston, Texas, in the United States.
Is Sonia Azad Married
She was rumored to be dating her work partner at News 8 Daybreak named, Ron Corning, arguably by her fans on the screen. Ron and Sonia were very close friends and even gifted each other during their birthdays.
Where is Sonia Azad Now
Sonia is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist currently working as a Health and Wellness reporter on the news segment News 8 Daybreak at the TV station WFAA-TV.