Jose Diaz Biography
Jose Diaz is a Cuban-American journalist, anchor, and television reporter currently serving as an anchor for Noticiero Telemundo, the Telemundo network’s news program and the network’s public affairs Sunday morning program titled “Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart” on MSNBC. Nonetheless, Diaz continues as an NBC anchor of the network’s “Nightly News Saturday”, breaking news, as well as special events reporter for Telemundo, also hosting monthly specials.
Jose made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program as an anchor at CBS News program “This Morning” in August 1996 and in 2000, Jose was not at CBS; he became the anchor of “Esta Manana”, a new Telemundo morning program. In the mid-1980s, he served in print journalism after spending a brief time in radio.
Jose Diaz Age/Birthday
Diaz (age 62 years) was born on November 7, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States of America. Further, Jose is of American nationality originating from the white ethnicity. He normally celebrates his birthday on November 7th every year.
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Jose Diaz’s Height/Measurements
Diaz is a man of an average height of around 6 feet 1 inch which is approximately 1.85 meters and his body weight is currently unknown at the moment.
Jose Diaz’s Parents and Siblings | Family
Jose and his family left Cuba in 1959 and he grew up in Madrid, Spain. Diaz is the son of Rafael Diaz-Balart y Gutierrez (a former Cuban politician), his father, and of Hilda Caballero Brunet, his mother. Also, Jose has three brothers namely; Rafael Diaz-Balart, working as a banker; Mario Diaz-Balart, serving as a U.S.A Representative and Lincoln Diaz-Balart, an ex-U.S.A Representative.
Jose Diaz Balart Brother
Jose has three brothers namely; Rafael Diaz-Balart, working as a banker; Mario Diaz-Balart, serving as a U.S.A Representative and Lincoln Diaz-Balart, an ex-U.S.A Representative.
Jose Diaz Wife/Spouse
Jose is a married man. He is currently married to his lovely wife Brenda who was born in Los Angeles California, in the United States. The two have two daughters together namely; Katrina and Sabrina. Unfortunately, he has not shared any further details of his family yet at the moment.
Jose Diaz’s Education
Diaz attended New College of Florida. Although he has not provided any further details regarding his education for he prefers to keep his personal information away from the public.
Jose Diaz MSNBC
Diaz served as an anchor for Noticiero Telemundo before stepping down on September 7, 2021, the Telemundo network’s news program and the network’s public affairs Sunday morning program known as “Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart” on MSNBC.
Diaz joined MSNBC as a replacement for Contessa Brewer on “MSNBC Live” in the show’s 12 PM slot, hosting the one-hour program MSNBC Live. Jose also made history for becoming the first U.S. journalist to broadcast both English and Spanish newscast on two different networks simultaneously and on May 20, 2014, MSNBC announced that he would begin hosting the 10 AM news hour.
Jose Diaz Balart NBC
Diaz continues to work for NBC as an anchor of “Nightly News Saturday”, breaking news, as well as special events coverage for Telemundo, and also serves as the monthly special host. Furthermore, Jose made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program as an anchor at CBS News program “This Morning” in August 1996, and in 2000, he was no longer at CBS; he became the anchor of a new Telemundo morning program called “Esta Manana”.
Jose Diaz Balart Salary and Net Worth
Balart is currently anchoring a new 10 AM show “Jose Diaz-Balart Report” on MSNBC and his salary is estimated to be around $ 100,000 per annum. Further, he has been in the media industry for years and has acquired great fortune. Jose’s net worth is estimated to be around $5million dollars.
Telemundo Jose Diaz Balart
Jose became the anchor of a new Telemundo morning program known as Buenos Dias in 2000. Moreover, he made history by becoming the first Cuban-American to host a network news program as an anchor at CBS News program “This Morning” in August 1996, and in 2000, he was not at CBS; he became the anchor of “Esta Manana”, a new Telemundo morning program. Additionally, in the mid-1980s, he served in print journalism after spending a brief time on the radio. Further, he also served as an anchor for Noticiero Telemundo, the Telemundo network’s news program, and the network’s public affairs Sunday morning program known as “Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart” on MSNBC.
Jose Diaz Balart fired from MSNBC
He served as an anchor for Noticiero Telemundo before stepping down on September 7, 2021, from MSNBC.
Who did Jose Diaz Balart replace on MSNBC?
Diaz joined MSNBC as a replacement for Contessa Brewer on “MSNBC Live”.
Where is Jose Diaz Balart?
Jose, currently anchoring a new 10 AM show “Jose Diaz-Balart Report” on MSNBC. Additionally, he anchors NBC Nightly News Saturday.
Is Jose Diaz Balart married?
Yes, Diaz is married to Brenda.