Charles Perez Biography
Charles Perez is an American journalist who has been working for WLOS as a weekday morning news anchor since joining the station in August 2023. Previously, he worked as a history and social studies teacher at The Cushman School in Miami, Florida for 4 years.
Charles Perez Education
Perez joined Florida State University in August 1981 when he finished his high school education. In December 1985, he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.
Charles Perez Career
Perez works for WLOS as a weekday morning news anchor. Previously, he worked as a history and social studies teacher at The Cushman School in Miami, Florida for 4 years. Before that, he taught middle school history and civics classes and high school AP Human Geography at Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores for 2 years. He believes his time as a teacher helped him be a better reporter.
The Emmy-awarded journalist has reported stories in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, the Caribbean, and South America. He was a host of a nationally syndicated talk show and broadcasted everything including politics, presidents, hurricanes, and snow storms.
Perez also interviewed influential people, swam with sharks, and was swarmed by bees. Aside from journalism, teaching middle school, or cheering at his daughter’s volleyball games, he enjoys connecting with the community and trying to make a good difference.
Charles Perez Age
Perez likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 40s.
Charles Perez Height
Perez stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Charles Perez Family
Perez grew up in South Florida in a bi-lingual family with a Peruvian mother and an American father. Even so, he has not disclosed more information about his parents. It is also not if Perez has any siblings.
Charles Perez Husband
Perez is openly gay and in a relationship with Keith Rinehard. They got married in Westport, Connecticut in September 2009. The couple adopted a daughter, Madeline Michele. Madeline was born on July 9, 2010, and is 14 years old as of 2024. Previously, he was involved in a legal battle with his ex-partner, which he claims was the reason for his dismissal from WPLG.
Charles Perez Net Worth
Perez has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Charles Perez Salary
Perez earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Charles Perez WLOS
Perez is working at WLOS where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters including;
- Jason Boyer
- Ryan Coulter
- Meghan Danahey
- Ed DiOrio
- Katie Killen
- Gracee Mattiace
- Marvin Parker Jr.
- Tammy Watford
- Chris Womack
- Karen Zatkulak