Lyanne Melendez Biography
Lyanne Melendez is an American award-winning anchor and reporter working at KGO-TV where she serves as a Reporter/Fill-in Anchor. She joined KGO-TV in June 1994 serving as a general assignment reporter.
Lyanne Melendez Age
Melendez likes to keep her personal life private hence she has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year she was born. However, she might be in her 40s.
Lyanne Melendez Height
Melendez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches tall.
Lyanne Melendez Family
Melendez has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. Growing up, she was raised alongside her sister called Sandy Melendez who is 25 years old as of 2022.
Lyanne Melendez Husband
Melendez is happily married to her husband, Simon Sparks. The couple tied the knot in October 1995. In addition to that, the couple is also blessed to be parents to their three children.
Lyanne Melendez Net Worth
Melendez has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which she has earned through her successful career as a TV News Reporter/Fill-in Anchor.
Lyanne Melendez Salary
Melendez earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Lyanne Melendez Career
Melendez serves as a TV News Reporter/Fill-in Anchor at KGO-TV/ABC7. Prior to joining KG-TV, she worked at CNN Spanish where she served as senior correspondent and substitute news anchor in New York City. From October 1986 to October 1989, she worked at WSJN Channel 24 where she served as an evening anchor and news reporter in San Juan, Puerto Rico. From 1984 to 1985, she worked at WTMJ-TV where she production specialist in Milwaukee.
Melendez won an Emmy Award and RTNDA for “Nicholas’ Gift of Life,” the Latina Media Person of the Year Award from New York University, the Outstanding Person in Communications Award from the Puerto Rican Institute of New York, and the Asociación de Cronistas de espectaculos Award for Reporter of the Year.
Melendez went to the University of Alabama where she attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism. She also went to the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee where she attained her Master’s degree in Mass Communications. She has also gone to different countries including South and Central America, Somalia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
Lyanne Melendez KGO-TV
Melendez is working at KGO-TV where she works alongside other famous KGO-TV meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Lisa Argen
- Tara Campbell
- Ama Daetz
- Amanda del Castillo
- Dustin Dorsey
- Michael Finney
- Zach Fuentes
- Julian Glover
- David Louie
- Karina Nova
- Luz Pena
- Gloria Rodríguez
- Stephanie Sierra
- J.R. Stone
- Melanie Woodrow
Lyanne Melendez Social Media Platforms
She is active on her social media accounts and is often seen posting on her Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She has over 1,125 followers on Instagram.