Favorite CBS Program: "NCIS." Why I'm A Journalist: A chance to better society. Hidden Talent: I'm a classical pianist. First Car: Datsun hatchback. Height: Depends on which heels I'm wearing! Zodiac Sign: Capricorn. Favorite Movie Stars: Audrey Hepburn, Clark Gable, John Wayne. Favorite Destination: Someplace warm with a beach and mojito nearby. Favorite Food: Sushi, White Castle and pizza. First Concert: Amy Grant. Hobbies: Golf. Family Pet: Munchkin, my dog.
Angela An
10TV News Anchor/Reporter
Angela joined 10TV in August 2000. Along with her anchoring duties, An is the lead reporter for 10TV's CrimeTracker 10 series. In 2007, she was awarded Best Reporter in Ohio from the Society of Professional Journalists, as well as Best Coverage of Minority Issues in Ohio.
An has won numerous other awards, including Best Spot News Coverage from the Associated Press, Award for Excellence from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Media Person of the Year from CrimeStoppers of Central Ohio, and most Supportive Civilian of the Year from the Ohio State University Army ROTC Program. Angela has also received several Emmy nominations in the past several years.
An said that the most memorable story she has covered was the deadly tsunami in southeast Asia in 2004. She and a photographer spent 10 days reporting on Sri Lanka's road to recovery and brought back a weeklong series of stories about survival, loss and determination to rebuild.
Prior to joining 10TV, An worked at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City as a reporter/fill-in anchor. She was one of the first journalists in the market to certify as a county wild land firefighter. Angela also co-founded a news magazine program, "China Near and Far," based out of New York City. Her journalism career began behind the scenes at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles.
Angela is a strong supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Capital Area Humane Society and the Columbus Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She is a native of Holmdel, N.J., but has lived in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Taiwan. Angela graduated from the University of Southern California with a dual major in Broadcast Journalism and East Asian Area Studies.
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