Frances Rivera
Frances Rivera is a Filipino-American journalist and television news anchor appearing on the overnight news program, Early Today on NBC. For ten years, until August 2011, she was a television reporter and anchor for Boston’s NBC affiliate, WHDH. Rivera joined WHDH in Boston in 2001 and in 2006, was promoted to the news anchor chair.
Rivera’s last broadcast in WHDH in Boston was Thursday, August 18, 2011. She left to join the WPIX Pix11 Morning News in New York City and began broadcasting there on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 6:14 a.m. covering Hurricane Irene.
However, on August 6, 2013, Rivera accepted a buyout from WPIX and left the station at the end of that month. On her Facebook page, she stated, “Never been into on-air goodbyes, so for my last week at work, I insist on a no fuss, genuine one right here: Much love and goodbye for now!” In 2014, she became a co-anchor at MSNBC. Since 2017, she has been the co-anchor of Early Today with Phillip Mena.
Rivera began her career when she returned to the United States. She began by working at CBS Morning News in New York City. She worked at CBS affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and NBC affiliate KFDX in Wichita Falls, Texas. She also worked off camera in New York City for CBS News’ The Morning Show and covered the 1996 Presidential campaign. Rivera was also a co-host and reporter for the PBS show Asian America.
Frances Rivera Age
Rivera is 53 years old as of 2023. She was born in 1970 in Philippines. However she has not revealed the date and month she was born. Hence, her birthday and her zodiac sign remains unknown publicly.
Frances Rivera Height
Rivera stands tall at an average height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) and weighs 57 kgs (125 pounds). In addition she has an attractive complexion with brown eyes and blonde hair.
Frances Rivera Family
Rivera was born in the Philippines. When she was three years old, she and her family, moved from the Philippines to Austin, Texas. Sometime afterward, they moved and settled in Dallas. Rivera has not revealed any information about her parents. However, she has two siblings her two brothers Andre and Marc.
Frances Rivera Education
Rivera was sent back in the Philippines to finish her studies. After a few years she graduated receiving her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman.
Frances Rivera Husband
Rivera is happily married to her lovely husband Stuart Fraass a Boston mortgage broke . The couple tied the knot In 2003 and in 2010, they had their first child, a daughter named Tessa. In fall 2012, she gave birth to their second child, a son named Laz Conrad River.
Frances Rivera Salary
Rivera earns an annual salary ranging between $33,774 – $112,519 from her current position as news anchor appearing on the overnight news program, Early Today on NBC.
Frances Rivera Net worth
Rivera has an estimated net worth of between $1 million and $5 million dollars as of 2023. Her main source of income is her successful career as a journalist.