Tamala Edwards is an American journalist and weekday co-anchor, action news at 10 a.m.
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Best Known For:The television program Action News at 10 a.m
Breakthrough:Began her professional journalism career at Time in 1993
10 Quick Facts About Tamala Edwards
- Full Name: Tamala Edwards
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television program Action News at 10 a.m
- Current Employer: WPVI-TV
- Date of Birth: April 7, 1971
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of Birth: Georgia
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rocco Lugrine
Tamala Edwards Age
Tamala Edwards is 55 years old. She was born on April 7, 1971, and her zodiac sign is Aries.
Education
She attended Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
- Stanford University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: International Relations
Career & Work
Tamala Edwards' career includes news and reporting roles with WPVI-TV, a television station and ABC News.
Organization: WPVI-TV
Role: Weekday News Co-Anchor and Inside Story Co-Host
Period: 2005–Present
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Organization: ABC News
Role: World News Now and World News This Morning Anchor
Period: Before 2005
Details: New York, New York
Organization: ABC News
Role: Washington Correspondent
Period: 2001–2005
Organization: Time
Role: Journalist and Washington Correspondent
Period: 1995–2001
Details: Covered congressional politics, education and other national policy issues.
Organization: Time International
Role: Journalist
Period: 1993–1995
Details: New York, New York · Covered international political and cultural subjects, including developments in Bosnia and international media.
Rise to Fame
Tamala Edwards rose to prominence for her role on the television show World News Now.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Action News at 10 a.m, Inside Story, and World News Now.
Television
- TV Show: Action News at 10 a.m (Weekday Co-Anchor, Present) — Philadelphia-area weekday television newscast
- TV Show: Inside Story (Regular Co-Host, Present) — 6abc public-affairs program featuring political discussions and interviews
- TV Show: World News Now (Anchor) — ABC News overnight newscast
- TV Show: World News This Morning (Anchor) — ABC News early-morning newscast
- Work: What Makes a Good School (Contributing Journalist, 1999) — Time magazine cover story recognized by the Education Writers Association
Notable Coverage
- 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial debate – 6abc – 2025 – Co-moderated a gubernatorial debate between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
- Pennsylvania and New Jersey political interviews – 6abc – Interviewed political leaders including Josh Shapiro, Phil Murphy, Kim Ward and Joanna McClinton
- Education policy and school quality – Time – 1999 – Contributed to the magazine's award-winning cover story What Makes a Good School
- United States political campaigns and congressional affairs – ABC News – Reported on politics, education, religion and culture from Washington, D.C
- International cultural and political developments – Time International – Reported on international affairs and cultural developments during her New York assignment
Awards & Achievements
- First Prize for Contribution to What Makes a Good School — Education Writers Association — Contribution to Time magazine's 1999 education cover story.
Tamala Edwards Family & Relationships
Tamala Edwards is married to Rocco Lugrine. She has 2 children, Rocco Alexander Edwards Lugrine and Massimo John Edwards Lugrine.
- Father: Redick Edwards
- Mother: Edith Edwards
- Children:
- Rocco Alexander Edwards Lugrine (2009)
- Massimo John Edwards Lugrine (2012)
Lesser Known Facts
- Began her journalism career in print media before moving into television news.
- Regularly moderates author interviews at the Free Library of Philadelphia.
- Was born in Georgia and raised in Texas.
- Was recognized by Vogue in 2000 as a journalist belonging to The Next Establishment.
- Married professional pastry chef Rocco Lugrine in 2006.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tamala Edwards
- Popular As: Tamala Monique Edwards
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 7, 1971
- Age: 55
- Birthday: April 7
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Georgia
Family & Relationships
- Father: Redick Edwards
- Mother: Edith Edwards
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Rocco Lugrine
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
