Jose Diaz-Balart

José Díaz-Balart is a Cuban-American journalist and television anchorman who currently serves as the anchor for Telemundo network's early evening Spanish-language news program, Noticias Telemundo. 

How old is Jose Diaz-Balart? Age, Height, Family, & Early Life

Diaz-Balart is 60 years old as of now. He was born on November 7, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, to parents Rafael Díaz-Balart and Hilda Caballero Brunet. His height is cited as 6 ft and 1 in (1.85 m) tall.

Jose comes from a Cuban-American political family; his father and paternal grandfather were both Cuban politicians. His family left Cuba a year before he was born and he spent his formative years in Madrid, Spain.

Jose Diaz-Balart Net Worth & Salary 2021

Díaz-Balart has an estimated net worth of $15 million as of 2021. He started working in print journalism during the 80s after spending a brief time on the radio. Jose served as the Central American Bureau Chief for Spanish International Network (now called Univision) and as a print journalist for United Press International.

The 60-year-old eventually worked as a television news reporter in Miami, initially for WTVJ from 1988 until joining CBS in May 1996. Just three months later, he became the first Cuban-American to host a network news program when he anchored CBS's This Morning. 

Jose currently serves as the anchor for Noticiero Telemundo, a daily evening television news program of Noticias Telemundo. He is also the anchor of the network's public affairs Sunday morning program Enfoque con Jose Diaz-Balart and NBC Nightly News Saturdays. While his salary has not been revealed, Díaz-Balart probably earns a hefty six-figure salary per year.

Who is Jose Diaz-Balart married to? Wife & Children

Diaz-Balart is happily married to his longtime wife, Brenda Diaz-Balart. It is not known when the two tied the knot, but they have been married for over 18 years now.  

His wife, Brenda, 53, prefers to maintain a private life and has remained out of the spotlight. She does occasionally attends big events with her husband. They have two daughters; however, the couple prefers to keep their kids' identities under wraps.