| Lauren Sanchez | |
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| Name: | Lauren Wendy Sanchez |
| Born: | December 19, 1969 |
| Birth Hometown: | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation: | news anchor/media personality |
| Years active: | 1997-present |
| Known for: | being a news anchor |
Lauren Wendy Sanchez (born December 19, 1969) is an American news anchor, entertainment reporter and media personality. She is the co-host on KTTV Fox's-11's Good Day LA and the station's Ten o'clock news. Sanchez was formerly the weekend anchor and special correspondent on Extra. In addition, she is also a regular contributor on shows including: Larry King Live, The Joy Behar Show, Showbiz Tonight and The View.
Personal Life[]
Sanchez was born on December 19, 1969 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is married to talent agent Patrick Whitesell. The guest list for the wedding in September 2005 included Whitesell's clients: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jessica Alba and Hugh Jackman. Sanchez has two sons and one daughter: Nikko (born in 2001 from a previous relationship with Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez) Evan (born in 2006) and Ella (born in 2008).
Career[]
Sanchez began her career as a desk assistant at KCOP-TV in Los Angeles. She also held positions as an anchor and reporter at KTVK-TV in Phoenix before joining the syndicated entertainment show as a reporter. From there, Sanchez moved to Fox Sports Net where set served as anchor as well as a correspondent for the sports magazine Going Deep and entertainment reporter for FSN's Best Damn Sports Show Period.
In 1999, Sanchez was one of the two finalists to co-host ABC's The View with Barbara Walters. The positions was ultimately given to Lisa Ling. Sanchez subsequently re-joined KCOP-TV. In 2005, Lauren Sanchez was the original host of So You Think You Can Dance. Sanchez left the show after one season to have her second child. In 2006, she was replaced by Cat Deeley and stayed there ever since.
In 2009, Sanchez returned to Extra as weekend anchor and special correspondent. Sanchez currently works as a correspondent and stand by anchor on Good Day L.A., a morning show on KTTV-TV, a FOX affiliate in Los Angeles.
Film appearances[]
Sanchez has appeared in many films, including:
- The Longest Yard
- Fantastic Four
- The Day After Tomorrow
- Akeelah and the Bee
- Killer Movie
- Batman Begins
- Fight Club
Sanchez in the viral video campaign for The Dark Knight as Lydia Filanjeri, a reporter from Gotham Cable news. Sanche has also appeared on CBS' NCIS and the NBC soap Days of Our Lives.
Show hosted[]
- So You Think You Can Dance (2005)