Age and Birthday
Rosanna Scotto was born on April 29, 1958, which makes her 66 years old.
Height and Weight
Rosanna Scotto stands at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall. However, specific information about her weight is not publicly available.
Educational Background
Rosanna Scotto graduated from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1980.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Rosanna is American by nationality. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She belongs to the Italian-American ethnicity, as her family has Italian roots.
Husband and Children
Rosanna Scotto is married to Louis Ruggiero, and they have two children: a son named Louis “L.J.” Ruggiero and a daughter named Jenna Ruggiero.
Career
Rosanna Scotto has built a long and distinguished career in journalism. She began her television career at WTBS in Atlanta, where she reported for two local programs and worked as an associate producer for the evening newscast.
In the early 1980s, she returned to New York and joined WABC-TV as a reporter for Good Morning New York, which later became Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. She then moved to Eyewitness News, where she covered major stories in the tri-state area and reported from Rome and Israel.
She joined WNYW (FOX 5) in 1986 as a weekend anchor and reporter before later co-anchoring the 5 and 10 p.m. newscasts with Ernie Anastos. In 2008, FOX 5 named her the anchor of Good Day New York, where she remains a beloved co-host.
Rosanna has won four Emmy Awards for her work at FOX 5, including her anchoring roles on Good Day New York and the 10 p.m. newscast. She has also made cameo appearances in TV shows and films such as New York Undercover, The Object of My Affection, and Ghostbusters (2016).
Beyond journalism, she is actively involved in community service and has received numerous honors for her contributions.
Salary and Net Worth
Rosanna Scotto receives an annual salary of around $175,000. Experts estimate her net worth to be between $3 million and $8 million.
Major Achievements
Rosanna Scotto has achieved many accomplishments in her career. She has won four Emmy Awards for her work at FOX 5. Her roles include anchoring Good Day New York and the 10 p.m. newscast.
In 1995, she won the New York State Associated Press First Place Award. The award recognized her report on the New York Survival Guide. She has been a trusted face on television since 1986. She has co-hosted Good Day New York since 2008.
Rosanna has appeared in several TV shows and movies. Her credits include New York Undercover, The Object of My Affection, and Ghostbusters (2016). She also co-owns Fresco by Scotto, a popular family restaurant. Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro are frequent guests.
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