Chris Parente Profile
Chris Parente is an American Emmy Award-winning journalist working as a reporter, anchor, and entertainment host for FOX31. He previously worked at WAVE-TV in Louisville, Kentucky where he served as a morning anchor.
Chris Parente Education
Chris earned honors degrees in both journalism and political science from Indiana University. He studied theatre at Indiana University and received his improv training in Chicago’s fabled “Second City.”
Chris Parente Career
Parente is a reporter, anchor, and entertainment host on the weekdays from 4:30-9:00 a.m. co-anchoring “Daybreak” on Channel 2. Chris previously worked as a morning anchor at WAVE-TV in Louisville, Kentucky. Chris’s highlight was hosting an hour of national television as a stand-in for Regis Philbin on “Live with Regis & Kelly.” Chris was invited back to the show a second time as a feature reporter for their “Ambush Makeovers.”
He has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, actors, and politicians, and his live work has been broadcast on CNN, FOX, and MSNBC across the country. Chris has adopted Colorado as his second home, but he will always be a “Hoosier” at heart. He has appeared with Improv Troupes at numerous festivals and shows. He’s currently performing in Denver with the “Queerbots,” a troupe he helped found. He’s been in the television business for over 24 years (which means he started when he was five)!
Chris Parente Age
Parente is 53 years old as of 2024. He was born on March 12, 1971, in Indiana, United States. She celebrates her birthday on March 12 every year.
Chris Parente Height
Parente stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 8 inches.
Quick Facts About Parente
| Age | 53 years old as of 2024 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Net Worth | $1 Million – $5 Million |
Chris Parente Family
Information regarding Parente’s parents and siblings is currently under review. However, the information will be updated as soon as it’s available.
Chris Parente Fiance|Husband
Parente is openly gay and is happily married to Luis Rios. On July 31, 2021, the couple got engaged and tied the knot in September 2021. He shared his wedding photos on his Instagram page.
Chris Parente Salary
Being one of the top journalists for FOX31, Parente earns an annual salary ranging from $ 20,000 – $ 100,000.
Chris Parente’s Net Worth
Parente has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a reporter, anchor, and entertainment host.
Chris Parente FOX31
At FOX31 Parente works alongside
- Kirk Yuhnke
- Natalie Tysdal
- Chris Tomer
- Deborah Takahara
- Kim Posey
- Meagan O’Halloran
- Ashley Michels
- Matt Mauro
- Dave Fraser
- Joana Canals
- Ken Clark
- Carly Cassady
- Aristea Brady