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Barbara Ciara Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on October 13, 2026: By Robert Njora

Barbara Ciara is an American journalist best known for playing Journalist in Guilty Til Proven Innocent.

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Best Known For:Guilty Til Proven Innocent
Breakthrough:Became news director at KZAZ-TV in 1978

10 Quick Facts About Barbara Ciara

  • Full Name: Barbara Ciara
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: News anchor and journalist
  • Known For: Guilty Til Proven Innocent
  • Date of Birth: July 27, 1956
  • Age: 70 years old
  • Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Gender: Female
  • Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
  • Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
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Barbara Ciara Age

Barbara Ciara is about 70 years old as of 2026. Barbara Ciara was born in 1956.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Hampton University, Pima Community College, and other institutions.

  • Hampton University
    • Period: 2000
  • Pima Community College
  • University of Arizona

Career & Work

Barbara Ciara's career includes news and reporting roles with WTKR-TV, a television station and National Association of Black Journalists.

Organization: WTKR-TV
Role: News anchor and managing editor
Period: 2000–2023
Details: Norfolk, Virginia · Left WTKR on December 1, 2023.
Organization: National Association of Black Journalists
Role: President
Period: 2007–2009
Organization: WVEC-TV
Role: News co-anchor
Period: 1988–2000
Organization: WAVY-TV
Role: News co-anchor
Period: 1983–1988
Organization: KZAZ-TV
Role: Journalist and news director
Period: 1976–1983

Rise to Fame

Barbara Ciara rose to prominence for her role on Guilty Til Proven Innocent.

Notable Works

  • Work: Guilty Til Proven Innocent (Journalist, 2000)

Notable Coverage

  • Reporting from Afghanistan after September 11 attacks - WTKR-TV
  • Coverage of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm - WVEC-TV

Barbara Ciara Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert Jones
  • Mother: Georgia Jones

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Barbara Ciara
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: News anchor and journalist
  • Nationality: American

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: July 27, 1956
  • Age: 70
  • Birthday: July 27
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert Jones
  • Mother: Georgia Jones

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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