Best Known For:The television program Early Today
Breakthrough:Appointed as the national on-air co-host for NBC's daily early morning newscast Early Today in 2017
10 Quick Facts About Phillip Mena
- Full Name: Phillip Mena
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and correspondent
- Known For: The television program Early Today
- Current Employer: NBC News
- Date of Birth: April 30, 1981
- Age: 45 years old
- Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster and Correspondent
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety
Phillip Mena Age
Phillip Mena is 45 years old. He was born on April 30, 1981, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
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Phillip Mena Height
Phillip Mena stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Arizona State University and Montwood High School.
- Arizona State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
- Period: 2004–2008
- Montwood High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
Career & Work
Phillip Mena's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC News / MSNBC, a news outlet and ABC News.
Organization: NBC News / MSNBC
Role: Early Today Co-Host & Correspondent
Period: 2017–Present
Details: New York · Co-hosts national morning news broadcasts alongside weekend anchor positions.
Organization: ABC News
Role: Correspondent
Period: 2015–2017
Details: New York · Served as an on-air reporter for national and breaking public interest updates.
Organization: KPRC-TV
Role: Reporter / Anchor
Period: 2012–2015
Details: Houston, Texas · Covered high-profile local developments, NASA updates, and breaking criminal cases.
Rise to Fame
Phillip Mena rose to prominence for his role on the television show Early Today.
Notable Works
- TV Show: Early Today (Co-Host, 2017-Present) — NBC national early morning network television news show
Notable Coverage
- West Texas Plant Explosion - KPRC-TV - Reported locally on the devastating industrial disaster
- Adrian Peterson Child Abuse Case - KPRC-TV - Covered high-profile criminal justice and investigative legal procedures
Phillip Mena Family & Relationships
He has 2 siblings, Marc Mena and Clare Felix.
- Father: Ramiro Mena Jr
- Mother: Laura Mena
- Siblings:
- Marc Mena
- Clare Felix
Lesser Known Facts
- He is a third-generation Mexican-American whose early upbringing in El Paso, Texas strongly influenced his world view.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Phillip Mena
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and correspondent
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 30, 1981
- Age: 45
- Birthday: April 30
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ramiro Mena Jr
- Mother: Laura Mena
- Siblings: 2 siblings
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ramiro Mena Jr. (Parent • Father)
- Laura Mena (Parent • Mother)
- Marc Mena (Sibling • Brother)
- Clare Felix (Sibling • Sister)
