Louis Aguirre Bio
Louis Aguirre is an American journalist currently serving as the news anchor at WPLG Local 10 News Miami. Former anchor covering the entertainment field for The Insider. His previous job was the co-anchor of Deco Drive, a weeknight entertainment show on WSVN in Miami, FL.
Aguirre joined South Florida’s ABC station, WPLG in 1990 as a reporter later becoming weekend anchor after scoring a coveted interview with Cuban president Fidel Castro. Aguirre left South Florida for Hollywood to become a correspondent for Extra in 1994. This led to a spot as a lead correspondent for A Current Affair. Later, he was appointed as the first co-host for Fox News Channel’s morning newscast Fox & Friends.
In 2003 he went back to South Florida as WSVN’s entertainment reporter and anchor for Deco Drive, the station’s wildly popular entertainment show. Moreover, in 2004 he won his first Emmy Award for his special report, “Miracles in the Making”.
However, on August 22, 2014 Louis announced on Deco Drive with his co-host Lynn Martinez, he will be leaving the show and heading to Los Angeles, California to further his career. On September 9, 2014, he replaced Kevin Frazier as co-host of The Insider alongside Thea Andrews.
That assignment ended in September 2017 when the show was cancelled after a 13-year run. Aguirre quickly relocated back to South Florida, returning to WPLG to anchor the 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. newscasts and serve as a reporter for the 11 p.m. shows.
Louis Aguirre Age
Aguirre is 56 years old as of 2022. He was born on November 12, 1966 in Miami, Florida, in the United States of America. In addition, Aguirre celebrates his birthday on 12 November every year and his zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Louis Aguirre Height
Aguirre stands tall at an average height of 6feet 1inch (2.11m).
Louis Aguirre Family
Aguirre was born in Miami, Florida in the United States of America. He is the son of Aida (mother) and Louis Juan Aguirre (father), who is an engineer.
Louis Aguirre Education
Aguirre attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School and graduated in 1984. He then went on and attended the University of Miami and the Université de Paris at La Sorbonne. Moreover, he graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in French.
Louis Aguirre Wife
Louis is publicly gay. It was his boyfriend Matt that encouraged him to announce it to the public. Eventually Louis went on air to announce that he was gay. Louis and Matt are not yet married but it seems like the happy couple will eventually get to that soon.
Besides, his journalist career Aguirre has appeared in a number of commercials. Additionally, he has guest starred on hit shows such as Sex and the City, JAG, Burn Notice, Guiding Light and All My Children. Moreover, on August 3, 2009, Aguirre co-hosted with Kelly Ripa on Live with Regis and Kelly as part of a contest, speaking with guests Siena Miller and Joan Rivers.
Louis Aguirre Salary
Aguirre earns an annual salary ranging between $72,971 to $117,827 from his current position as the news anchor at WPLG Local 10 News Miami.
Louis Aguirre Net worth
Aguirre has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2023. His main source of income is his successful career as a journalist.