Karen Dávila | |
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Born | November 21, 1970 |
Nationality | Filipino |
Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
Occupation | Radio broadcaster, newsreader, journalist, television presenter |
Years active | 1993–present |
Spouse(s) | DJ Sta. Ana |
Children | David Lucas |
Kristin Karen Dávila, professionally known as Karen Dávila (born 21 November 1970), is a Filipino journalist, radio broadcaster, newsreader and television presenter.
She is the host of ABS-CBN News Channel's eponymous program Headstart with Karen Davila and the anchor of ABS-CBN's late-night newscast Bandila. She is also the host of current affairs show My Puhunan and radio anchor on DZMM's Pasada Sais Trenta with Vic Lima. She was former host of the show Wonder Mom, My Puhunan, the documentary The Correspondents, XXX: Exklusibong, Explosibong, Exposé, Y Speak, and Barangay Dos, as well as the former anchor of ABS-CBN Headlines, ABS-CBN Insider and TV Patrol World/TV Patrol.
Dávila has also won numerous awards both locally and internationally in her career, including two awards from the prestigious New York Festival and the 2008 Ten Outstanding Young Men Award for Broadcast Journalism.
Dávila graduated from the University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree of Bachelor of Arts major in Mass Communication. She is married to DJ Sta. Ana, Head of Operations for TV5's News5, and together they have two children, David and Lucas.