Jovana Lara Biography

Jovana Lara is an American journalist now working as a weekday anchor for the 11 am and 5 pm and reports on solutions to community problems for Eyewitness News. She began in Palm Springs serving as weekends for KESQ. After one year of reporting, she was promoted to work as a weekend anchor.

Jovana Lara Age

Lara was born on January 11, 1966, in Cuba.

Jovana Lara Height

Lara stands at an approximated height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).

Jovana Lara Family

Lara has kept her personal life away from the limelight. However, information regarding her parents and siblings is not yet known to the public. We will update her details once available.

Jovana Lara Husband

Lara is married to Dr. Randy Brooks. The couple has two children, Alex and Hunter.

Jovana Lara Education

Lara graduated from Loyola Marymount University and originally pursued a career in business.

Jovana Lara ABC7 Eyewitness News

Lara is now working as a weekday anchor for the 11am and 5 pm and reports on solutions to community problems for Eyewitness News. Jovana was raised in Glendale after her family emigrated from Cuba when she was a small child. Although she had a passion for broadcasting, Jovana graduated from Loyola Marymount University and originally pursued a career in business.

She started in Palm Springs serving as weekends for KESQ. After one year of reporting, Jovana was promoted to work as a weekend anchor. Eager to hone her reporting skills, Jovana took on a second job reporting for the Orange County News Channel. She continued to serve both in Palm Springs and Orange County until she was hired to report by KNSD in San Diego.

During her first year in San Diego, Jovana won an Emmy for a story about a small village near Tijuana washed away in the 1997 mudslides of El Nino. Two other stories were also Emmy-nominated that year. Later, she won commendations from the San Diego Press Club.
Since arriving at ABC7 Eyewitness News in 2000, Jovana has won four Emmys for her role as co-host on Vista L.A. As a reporter, Jovana has worked on everything from breaking news like fires, crimes, and natural disasters to in-depth feature stories. She has moved to Mexico and Guatemala to cover earthquakes, immigration, and the Pope’s visit besides the ongoing quality of life issues facing both Los Angeles and Mexico City. Jovana is also active on behalf of the station at many community events.

Jovana Lara Salary

Lara receives an estimated annual salary ranging from $ 43,668 to $ 150,443.

Jovana Lara Net Worth

Jovana has an estimated net worth of $1 million.