Elena LaQuatra is an American journalist and morning news co-anchor for WTAE-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program Pittsburgh's Action News 4 This Morning
Breakthrough:Graduated from Point Park University in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Elena LaQuatra
- Full Name: Elena LaQuatra
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program Pittsburgh's Action News 4 This Morning
- Current Role: Morning news co-anchor
- Current Employer: WTAE-TV
- Date of Birth: January 26, 1992
- Age: 34 years old
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
Elena LaQuatra Age
Elena LaQuatra is 34 years old. She was born on January 26, 1992, and her zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Elena LaQuatra Height
Elena LaQuatra stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches. This is approximately 173 cm.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Mt. Lebanon High School and Point Park University.
- Mt. Lebanon High School
- Point Park University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Broadcast Reporting
- Period: 2014
Career & Work
Elena LaQuatra's career includes news and reporting roles with WTAE-TV, a television station.
Organization: WTAE-TV
Role: Morning news co-anchor
Period: 2026–Present
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Organization: WTAE-TV
Role: Morning traffic anchor and noon news anchor
Period: Before March 2026
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Presented traffic reports and midday news before her promotion.
Role: General assignment reporter and fill-in anchor
Period: Before 2018
Details: Erie, Pennsylvania
Organization: WTAE-TV
Role: General assignment reporter
Period: From 2018
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Returned to WTAE after gaining reporting and anchoring experience in Erie.
Organization: WTAE-TV
Role: Digital content creator
Period: From 2015
Details: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Produced digital and social media content for the station's 4the412 initiative.
Rise to Fame
Elena LaQuatra rose to prominence for her role on the digital series 4the412.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Pittsburgh's Action News 4 This Morning and 4the412.
Television
- TV Show: Pittsburgh's Action News 4 This Morning (Morning news co-anchor, 2026-Present) — Weekday morning newscast airing from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m
Digital Series
- Digital Series: 4the412 (Digital content creator, From 2015) — Local lifestyle and entertainment content produced for WTAE's digital channels
Awards & Achievements
- Miss Pennsylvania USA — Miss USA Organization — 2016 — Won the statewide pageant title.
Elena LaQuatra Family & Relationships
Elena LaQuatra is married to Jordan. She has 1 child, Emelina.
- Children:
- Emelina
Lesser Known Facts
- She serves on the boards of organizations supporting hearing, speech and related causes.
- She was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA in 2016.
- She began her broadcasting career in digital content production before moving into television reporting and anchoring.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Elena LaQuatra
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 26, 1992
- Age: 34
- Birthday: January 26
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 8 in
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jordan
- Children: Emelina
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $51,000–$223,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $341,000–$4,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Janelle Hall(Colleague • Co-anchor of Pittsburgh's Action News 4 This Morning.)
- Michelle Wright (Mentor • Former WTAE morning anchor and Point Park instructor whose retirement preceded LaQuatra's 2026 promotion.)
