Kristen Karen Lising Davila-Sta. Ana[1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈdɐbɪla]; born November 21, 1970[a]), known professionally as Karen Davila, is a Filipino journalist and news anchor.
Karen Davila | |||||||
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| Born | Kristen Karen Lising Davila[1] November 21, 1970[a] Manila, Philippines | ||||||
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman | ||||||
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| Years active | 1994–present | ||||||
| Agent(s) | GMA Network (1994–2000) ABS-CBN (2000–present) | ||||||
| Spouse | Daryl Jake "DJ" Sta. Ana
(m. 2001) | ||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||
| Relatives | Wil Dasovich (nephew) | ||||||
YouTube information | |||||||
| Channel | |||||||
| Years active | 2021–present | ||||||
| Genre(s) | Life stories, motivational stories, guest interviews | ||||||
| Subscribers | 843 thousand[5] | ||||||
| Total views | 49 million[5] | ||||||
| Network | B617 Management & Enterprise (since 2021) | ||||||
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Last updated: 3 October 2021 | |||||||
Early life edit
Davila went to high school at the Colegio San Agustin – Makati, where she was batchmates with Kris Aquino and Pinky Webb.[6] She took a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City.[4]
Achievements edit
As a professional journalist, she has received awards internationally, including an award from the New York Festival and the Ten Outstanding Young Men Awards for Broadcast Journalism in 2008. She has more than 20 awards in the professional journalism field from both local and international organizations. She was one of People Asia magazine's "People of the Year" in 2013. She was also recognized by the Philippine Senate as one of the Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS). Esquire magazine named her the "Sexiest Woman Alive" in 2015, citing beauty and brains as the sheer formula for the declaration.[4][7][8]
Personal life edit
Davila is married to DJ Sta. Ana since July 22, 2001, with two children: David and Lucas.[9][10] She is an advocate for people with special needs, children's rights, government transparency, and journalism.[11]
She is the aunt of Filipino-American actor and YouTube content creator Wil Dasovich.
Davila announced on January 9, 2022, during her conversation with Filipino physician Tony Leachon in her ANC program, Headstart, that she and her family caught COVID-19, although she indicated that they were recovering from the disease.[12] On January 15, she posted on Instagram that she and her fellow TV Patrol anchors Alvin Elchico and Gretchen Fullido have survived COVID-19.[13] On her 52nd birthday, she revealed on Instagram that she had recovered from COVID-19 for a second time.[14]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 1995–2000 | Brigada Siete[15] | Reporter | GMA Network |
| 1995–1998 | Saksi | Anchor | |
| 1998 | Reporter | ||
| 1999–2000 | Extra Extra[16] | Host | |
| 2000–2003 | ABS-CBN Headlines | Anchor | ABS-CBN |
| 2000–2010 | The Correspondents | Host | |
| 2004–2010; 2021–present | TV Patrol | Anchor | ABS-CBN / All TV / A2Z / ANC / Kapamilya Channel / TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
| 2010–2020 | Bandila | ABS-CBN | |
| 2010–present | Headstart with Karen Davila | Host | ANC |
| 2012–2013 | Engkwentro | ABS-CBN | |
| 2013–2015; 2015–2020 | My Puhunan | ||
| 2015 | 3-in-1 | ||
| 2021 | The World Tonight | Anchor | ANC / Kapamilya Channel |
| 2023–present | My Puhunan: Kaya Mo! | Host | A2Z / Kapamilya Channel |
Radio edit
| Year | Title | Role | Station |
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| 2000–2018 | Pasada Sais Trenta | Anchor | DZMM |
Notes edit
References edit
- ^ a b Karen Davila Funny Reaction After Finding Out She & Lyca Share Same Birthday
- ^ "'OMG, it's our birthday': Karen Davila, Lyca Gairanod celebrate through charity project". Rappler. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Karen Davila donates 50 bikes for her 50th birthday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Karen Davila Biography - PINOYSTOP". PinoyStop.com. Archived from the original on June 30, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "About Karen Davila". YouTube.
- ^ "Colegio San Agustin holds Batch '88 homecoming". Yahoo! Philippines. August 4, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
- ^ "Inspiring Woman: Karen Davila". Thespoiledmummy.com. February 10, 2016. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ "Karen Davila named 'Sexiest Woman Alive'". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
- ^ "Karen Davila's son gets into UP Fine Arts". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Karen Davila reveals traumatic experience with family in Siargao". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "Karen Davila: The Broadcaster as Fashionista - the Philippine Star » Lifestyle Features » Fashion and Beauty". www.philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ Gonzales, Cathrine (January 7, 2022). "Karen Davila says she and her family contracted COVID-19". Inquirer.net. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Plaza, Marane A. (January 17, 2022). "Karen Davila: All 'TV Patrol' anchors are COVID-19 survivors". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (November 21, 2022). "Karen Davila revearls second bout with COVID-19 on 52nd birthday". Inquirer.net. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ Brigada Siete - The Ozone Disco Tragedy - Full Episode, retrieved January 29, 2024
- ^ "15 TV News Reports with Controversial Network Transfers". Retrieved July 2, 2021.