Age and Birthday

Judy Hsu was born on March 2, 1971, which makes her 53 years old.

Height and Weight

She stands at approximately 5 feet 4 inches (1.6 meters) tall. However, specific information about her weight is not publicly available.

Educational Background

Judy Hsu graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism in 1993. While at the university, she began her reporting career at WPGU-FM, the university’s radio network.

Nationality and Ethnicity

Judy Hsu is American by nationality. She was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and moved to the United States with her family when she was 11 years old. She belongs to the Asian American ethnicity.

Husband and Children

Judy Hsu married Tracy Hsu in October 1997, after meeting him while working at KFMB-TV in San Diego. They have been happily married for over 20 years. The couple has four children: two sons and two daughters, aged 11, 12, 16, and 19.

Career

Judy has had a long and successful career in journalism. She began her broadcasting career at WPGU-FM, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s radio network, while she was a student. Judy then worked at KFMB-TV in San Diego, California, where she served as the weekend anchor and general assignment reporter.

In 2001, Judy returned to her hometown of Chicago to join ABC 7. She initially anchored the morning news from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. for 15 years. Judy now co-anchors the top-rated 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. news. She also hosts a long-format interview segment called “Our Chicago” on Sunday mornings and serves as the primary host of “Asian Influences”, which highlights contributions by Chicagoans of Asian Pacific American descent.

Judy has covered numerous major stories, including reporting live from the White House for an interview with President Barack Obama. She is actively involved in the community, co-chairing the Advisory Board for Chicago’s Chinese American Service League and participating in events like the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

Salary and Net Worth

Judy Hsu earns an annual salary ranging from $45,000 to $110,500. Her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.

Major Achievements

Judy has achieved several notable accomplishments throughout her career. She has won multiple Emmy Awards for her outstanding journalism work, including awards for breaking news coverage and her work on ABC 7’s programming specials, “Asian Influences” and the “Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.”

Judy reported live from the White House, bringing extensive coverage of her one-on-one interview with President Barack Obama. She actively participates in community service, co-chairing the Advisory Board for Chicago’s Chinese American Service League and participating in events like the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. In 2017, the Community Memorial Foundation honored Judy with their “Woman of Distinction” Award.

Early in her career, Judy covered the O.J. Simpson verdict live from the L.A. courthouse as a rookie reporter in California and was one of the youngest reporters to fly with the Blue Angels. She hosts “Our Chicago,” a long-format interview segment that airs on Sunday mornings, offering unique perspectives from Chicago area newsmakers. Judy also serves as the primary host of ABC 7’s signature half-hour program “Asian Influences,” highlighting contributions by Chicagoans of Asian Pacific American descent.

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