Liz Reyes is an American journalist and tv news anchor and reporter for WVUE.
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Best Known For:The television program FOX 8 News
Breakthrough:Became the main TV News Anchor for WGNO-TV in New Orleans, heading their major newscasts in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Liz Reyes
- Full Name: Liz Reyes
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program FOX 8 News
- Current Employer: WVUE
- Place of Birth: Port of Spain
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and TV Personality
- Beats: Politics / Government and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Notable Work: Liz's Lagniappe
Liz Reyes Age
Liz Reyes's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended York University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Mass Communications.
- York University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science and Mass Communications
Career & Work
Liz Reyes' career includes news and reporting roles with WGNO-TV, a television station and WVUE FOX 8 News New Orleans.
Organization: WGNO-TV
Role: Main TV News Anchor
Period: 1997–Present
Details: New Orleans, LA · Anchored the primary evening and nightly news programs including the 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm broadcasts.
Organization: WVUE FOX 8 News New Orleans
Role: TV News Anchor and Reporter
Details: New Orleans, LA
Organization: CBC Newsworld
Role: TV Reporter and News Anchor
Details: Toronto, Canada · Handled national reporting assignments and news anchoring updates for Canada's public broadcaster.
Organization: CFMT Channel 47
Role: Sports and Current Affairs Host
Details: Toronto, Canada · Worked as host, writer, researcher, and reporter for the sports department and current affairs show Upfront.
Rise to Fame
Liz Reyes rose to prominence for her role on the television show Liz's Lagniappe.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Liz's Lagniappe and Upfront.
- TV Show: Liz's Lagniappe (Host and Producer) — A dedicated television segment hosted and produced during her tenure at WGNO-TV
- TV Show: Upfront (Host, Writer, and Reporter) — A local television current affairs magazine program broadcast on CFMT Channel 47
Notable Coverage
- Hurricane Katrina Coverage - WGNO-TV - 2005 - Reported live on the ground near the Superdome in New Orleans during the storm landfall and levee breach
- Hurricane Charley Eyewall Flight - WGNO-TV - 2004 - Flew directly into the eye of Hurricane Charley with Hurricane Hunters before it made landfall
- Hurricane Ike Eyewall Flight - WGNO-TV - 2008 - Completed an eyewitness flight into the eye of Hurricane Ike hours before Texas landfall
Awards & Achievements
- Press Club First Place Award — Press Club of New Orleans — Best Investigative Piece for the Parking Ticket Pay-up story
Lesser Known Facts
- She was one of the few Miami-area reporters who spoke French, allowing her to communicate directly with local Haitian immigrants.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Liz Reyes
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Port of Spain
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.lizreyes.com
