Uma Pemmaraju, an Indian born American media personality has accumulated fame as an anchor and as a host for the Fox news channel. Currently serving as a host and as an anchor for Fox News Channel’s America’s News Headquarters’ with Uma Pemmaraju, Pemmaraju is regarded as one of the top media personalities in the United States.
Born in the South-eastern state of India, Andhra Pardesh, Uma Premmaraju grew up in San Antonio, Texas. She completed her graduation from Trinity University and soon after completing her graduation she went on to pursue her career in the field on Journalism. Prior to making a name for herself in the field of Journalism, Pemmaraju worked as a reporter and as a news anchor for KTVT-TV and WBZ-TV.
Through her hardship and her versatility, Uma Pemmaaraju has crafted a glittering and a satisfying career for herself. The same, however, cannot be said about her personal life. Despite tying the knot with a millionaire in 1993 Pemmaraju is currently living a husband less life with her daughter. Uma’s Hollywood like married life, which promised a lot, faded away and even the presence of their daughter couldn’t bring stability in their marriage.
Uma Pemmaraju was born as Uma Devi Pemmaraju in the South-Eastern state of India, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pardesh on 31st March 1958. The versatile media personality holds an Indian and American nationality and belongs to the black ethnic group. Uma spent a total of six years in her homeland prior to moving on to the United States in 1964. Uma grew up in San Antonio Texas. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in political science from Trinity University and soon after completing her graduation she went on to pursue her career in the field of journalism.
While in the process of carving out a career in Journalism, Uma Pemmaraju worked in various news channels as a host and as an anchor gathering knowledge and experience from them. She kicked off her career working as a reporter and news anchor for CBS affiliated KTCT-TV and later switched on to WBZ-TV, which also is a CBS affiliated.
Uma Pemmaraju was born in one ethnicity raised in another
Uma Pemmaraju was born as Uma Devi Pemmaraju in the South-Eastern state of India, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pardesh on 31st March 1958. The versatile media personality holds an Indian and American nationality and belongs to the black ethnic group. Uma spent a total of six years in her homeland prior to moving on to the United States in 1964. Uma grew up in San Antonio Texas. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in political science from Trinity University and soon after completing her graduation she went on to pursue her career in the field of journalism.
While in the process of carving out a career in Journalism, Uma Pemmaraju worked in various news channels as a host and as an anchor gathering knowledge and experience from them. She kicked off her career working as a reporter and news anchor for CBS affiliated KTCT-TV and later switched on to WBZ-TV, which also is a CBS affiliated.
Uma Pemmaraju’s achievements at Fox News Channel
So far, Uma Pemmaraju has been receiving an immense amount of success along with applaud and admiration for her contribution to American news organisation.
But the start wasn’t that easy for her! Following her graduation from Trinity University, Uma went on to broaden her horizon in the world of journalism, and eventually became known for her versatility as both reporter-cum-journalist and anchor.
And since the launch of Fox News Channel in 1996, Uma Pemmaraju has been the part of its news team. Initially joined the network as a New York-based reporter, Uma is currently serving as an anchor for its ‘America’s News Headquarters’.
At FNC, Uma has reported on some daring incident, like the aftermath of a deadly EF5 tornado in Moore, 2004, 2008 & 2012 presidential elections, and on the bombing of Boston Marathon. She has also provided the live coverage on the murder trial of George Zimmerman. And in her role as a journalist, Uma has interviewed numerous famous public figures as American televangelist Joel Osteen, astronaut Buzz Aldrin, and actress Whoopi Goldberg. Uma was also the part of FNC special, ‘A Special for Young People’ as a host.
Uma’s career achievements included her name on Spotlight Magazine’s ’20 Intriguing Women of 1998', making her the very first Indian-American host to regularly appear on national television. In addition to being named as ‘Boston’s Best Anchor’, Uma has received numerous Emmy awards for her investigative journalism and reporting.
Uma Pemmaraju’s shattered married life with millionaire husband
Uma incorporated a multiple of traditions into their wedding ceremony; she had a Tibetan monk, a rabbi, and an Islamic priest to officiate their wedding. She wanted it to be one heck of wedding and it sure was. And that’s why their wedding is still remembered by many. But however, their marriage didn’t go that well. During their union, they together welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Kirina, who is all grown-up now. Even the birth of a child couldn’t save their marriage & later they got divorced, for good.
Currently in her 50’s, Uma Pemmaraju is a heart throb for any who follows her. Her classical Indian looks and her pleasing personality make her one of the renowned personalities at the Fox News Channel. The superhot Indian-American beauty has a well maintained body figure which measures 34-24-35 inches. Her body measurement perfectly complies with her height of 5 feet 4 inches and weight of 60 kg. Despite owning a super hot physique, the media personality is yet to be seen in a bikini or in a swimsuit.
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