Monty Torres Biography and Wiki
Monty Torres is an American journalist currently working as a 10 O’clock news anchor and reporter for KMPH Fox26. He started his broadcasting career as a weekend anchor at KWHY-TV in Los Angeles, California, then became morning co-host for KCOP-TV’s community affairs show “In the Studio,” in Los Angeles for 3 seasons. He has held positions as the L.A. Bureau chief of the Philippine News and as anchor and reporter at KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, California.
So, get this, Monty Torres is finally back home! He’s like the prodigal son of Southern California, where his family still resides, and he’s got relatives all over the place, including the Valley (you know, the one that’s super hot?).
This guy’s been all over the broadcasting world, starting out as a weekend anchor at KWHY-TV in Los Angeles, then becoming the co-host of “In Studio” for three whole seasons. He’s also held positions at the Philippine News and KMIR-TV in Palm Springs.
But wait, there’s more! Monty came back to KMPH in ’96 as a general assignment reporter, then jetted off to Florida to become a weekday anchor. From there, he moved on up to the main evening anchor spot at WXMI-TV in Michigan.
In 2000, NBC snatched him up to be their morning show anchor in Raleigh, North Carolina. And get this, he was also the Executive Producer/Host of a local public affairs show called “At Issue,” and created, produced, and hosted another public affairs show called “Viva Carolina” for the fast-growing Hispanic population.
Dang, Monty’s got some serious brains too. He went to UCLA and Brigham Young University for Political Science and Psychology, then completed the Broadcast Journalism program at UCLA (after ditching Loyola Law School).
Oh, and did I mention he’s a big-time sports fan? He’s into boxing and martial arts and used to compete. But his biggest accomplishment is being a dad to six healthy, happy kids (along with his wife, Loretta).
I mean, seriously, is there anything this guy can’t do?
Monty Torres, Age
Torres was born and brought up in the United States of America. However, he has not yet revealed his actual age, but once information is revealed it will be updated soon.
Monty Torres Education
Torres attended UCLA and Brigham Young University, where he majored in Political Science and Psychology. He finished one year at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles before going to start the professional certificate program in Broadcast Journalism at UCLA.
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Monty Torres Height
Torres stands at an approximated height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m). Information regarding his other body measurements is currently under research.
Monty Torres Family
Torres was born and brought up in Southern California, where his parents and siblings still live and he has extended family living throughout California, including the Valley.
Monty Torres Wife
Torres is happily married to his wife Loretta. Monty is a proud father of six healthy, happy children. He likes a wide variety of sports. Therefore, he is an avid boxing and martial arts fan and former competitor.
Monty Torres Salary and Net Worth
Listen up, folks, Monty Torres is a baller, with a net worth estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars! That’s like, enough money to buy a really fancy yacht.
I mean, let’s be real, this guy is a successful news reporter, so you know he’s raking in the dough. He’s probably got a solid gold microphone and a diamond-studded camera.
According to sources (which we can’t confirm or deny), Monty pulls in a cool annual salary ranging from $50,335 to $70,566. That’s like, enough money to buy a fancy sports car or a really big pile of tacos.
But hey, we can’t be sure about the exact amount he earns because, well, we’re not his accountant (although we wish we were). So, Monty, if you’re reading this, can we get a loan or something?
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Torres is proud to be part of Omaha’s newest newscast. Additionally, he started his broadcasting career as a weekend anchor at KWHY-TV in Los Angeles, California, then became morning co-host for KCOP-TV’s community affairs show, “In the Studio,” in Los Angeles.
Later, he went on to fill in as anchor and reporter at KMIR-TV in Palm Springs, after which he became part of the team at KMPH in Fresno, California. Monty moved east after that to serve for NBC affiliate WBBH in Fort Myers, Florida as a weekday anchor for the noon and early evening news.
In 1998, Monty’s went north to become the main evening anchor for WXMI-TV, the Fox affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Additionally, Monty hired by NBC as the new morning show anchor for their station in Raleigh, North Carolina in 2000.
In addition to his duties as a morning show anchor and reporter for WNCN. Mo Monty likes a wide variety of sports. Monty has promoted to Executive Producer and Host of the station’s only, locally produced public affairs show, “At Issue.”In 2006, Monty has hired as the main, weeknight anchor for KMPH Fox 26’s “The Ten O’clock News”.
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Torres went to UCLA and Brigham Young University, where he majored in Political Science and Psychology. Additionally, he finished one year at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles before leaving to start the professional certificate program in Broadcast Journalism at UCLA.
Additionally, Monty likes a wide variety of sports. Therefore, he is an avid boxing and martial arts fan and former competitor. He also had the privilege of singing with Opera companies from California to North Carolina, Florida in special performances as an amateur vocalist.
He is called upon regularly to sing the national anthem at local events. Additionally, his proudest achievement is being the father of six healthy, happy children along with his wife, Loretta.