Maria Arcega-Dunn is a journalist and news anchor and reporter for FOX 5 San Diego.
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Best Known For:The television program FOX 5 News
Breakthrough:Established an international reporting career covering the handover of Hong Kong in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Maria Arcega-Dunn
- Full Name: Maria Arcega-Dunn
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program FOX 5 News
- Current Role: News anchor and reporter
- Marital Status: Married
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and Journalist
- Beats: Politics / Government and International / Foreign Affairs
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
Maria Arcega-Dunn Age
Maria Arcega-Dunn's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Carleton University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Carleton University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Maria Arcega-Dunn's career includes news and reporting roles with KSWB-TV / FOX 5 San Diego, a television station and CNN International.
Organization: KSWB-TV / FOX 5 San Diego
Role: News anchor and reporter
Period: Current
Details: San Diego, California · Reports and anchors at FOX 5 San Diego; independent 2026 reporting credits and maintained professional profile confirm association.
Organization: CNN International
Role: International television journalist
Details: Past reporting work identified in professional biographies.
Organization: ABS-CBN News
Role: Broadcast journalist
Details: Previous international news experience.
Organization: Global Television Network (Canada)
Role: Broadcast journalist
Details: Previous Canadian broadcasting experience.
Rise to Fame
Maria Arcega-Dunn rose to prominence for her role on the television show FOX 5 News.
Notable Works
- TV Show: FOX 5 News (Anchor, 2008-Present)
Notable Coverage
- Hong Kong handover - 1997 - Covered the transition of Hong Kong in 1997
- East Timor conflict - Reported on conflict in East Timor
- Haiti earthquake - 2010 - Covered major Haiti earthquake
- Southern California wildfires - Reported on regional wildfires
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Maria Arcega-Dunn Family & Relationships
Maria Arcega-Dunn is married.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Maria Arcega-Dunn
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Asian
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
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
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fox5maria
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/fox5maria
