Best Known For:The television program Global National
Breakthrough:Became anchor and executive editor of Global National in 2010
10 Quick Facts About Dawna Friesen
- Full Name: Dawna Friesen
- Nationality: Canadian
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Global National
- Current Role: Anchor and executive editor
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1964
- Age: 62 years old
- Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Journalist
- Employer Type: TV Network
Dawna Friesen Age
Dawna Friesen is about 62 years old as of 2026. Dawna Friesen was born in 1964.
Popularity
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Education
They attended Red River College Polytechnic.
- Red River College Polytechnic
Career & Work
Dawna Friesen's career includes news and reporting roles with Global News, a news outlet and NBC News.
Organization: Global News
Role: Anchor and executive editor
Period: 2010–Present
Details: Anchors and serves as executive editor of Global National.
Organization: NBC News
Role: Foreign correspondent
Period: 1999–2010
Details: International correspondent before joining Global National.
Organization: CTV NewsNet
Role: News anchor
Period: 1997–1999
Rise to Fame
Dawna Friesen gained recognition as anchor and executive editor on the television show Global National.
Awards & Achievements
- Canadian Screen Award — Best News Anchor, National — Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television — Global National
Personal Information
- Full Name: Dawna Friesen
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: Canadian
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: October 8, 1964
- Age: 62
- Birthday: October 8
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51K - $213K (Est)
- Net Worth: $425K - $4.3M (Est)
- Source of Income: Media work, including anchoring, hosting, reporting, and related ventures
