Jan Yanehiro is an American journalist best known for playing Co-host in Evening Magazine.
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Best Known For:The television show Evening Magazine
Breakthrough:Became one of the first Japanese American female TV hosts in a major market as co-host of Evening Magazine in 1976
10 Quick Facts About Jan Yanehiro
- Full Name: Jan Yanehiro
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and host
- Known For: The television show Evening Magazine
- Current Role: Director of multimedia communications
- Current Employer: Academy Of Art University
- Place of Birth: Hawaii
- Birth Year: 1948
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Robert 'Rob' G. Marshall
Jan Yanehiro Age
Jan Yanehiro is about 78 years old as of 2026. Jan Yanehiro was born in 1948.
Education
She attended California State University, Fresno, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- California State University, Fresno
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Jan Yanehiro's career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with KPIX-TV, a television station.
Organization: KPIX-TV
Role: Co-host
Period: 1976–1991
Details: San Francisco · Evening Magazine
Organization: KPIX-TV
Role: Co-host
Period: 1976–1991
Details: San Francisco, CA · Evening Magazine
Rise to Fame
Jan Yanehiro rose to prominence for her role on the television show Evening Magazine.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Evening Magazine (Co-host, 1976-1991)
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Broadcast Journalism
Lesser Known Facts
- Jan was a pioneer of 'infotainment' television and helped launch the first locally produced magazine show in the country.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jan Yanehiro
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1948
- Place of Birth: Hawaii
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Robert 'Rob' G. Marshall
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
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- Richard Hart (Colleague • Co-host on Evening Magazine)
