Charlie Lapastora Biography
Charlie Lapastora is a Filipino-American journalist working for KOVR CBS13 as a reporter and multiskilled community journalist since joining the station in October 2025. Previously, he spent over 11 years in both broadcast news and sports, with stops in Traverse City, Little Rock, Phoenix, and Austin.
Charlie Lapastora Education
Lapastora joined Calvin University in 2010 after finishing his high school education. He studied Sport and Fitness Administration/Management there until 2011, when he transferred to Oakland University. In 2014, he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and a Minor in International Relations.
While in college, he worked as a reporter and multimedia journalist at the OU News Bureau. He was also involved with the WXOU-College Radio, Lambda Pi Eta, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Club Lacrosse Team, and Pi Sigma Alpha. He also received the Meritorious Achievement Award for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Lapastora delivered the commencement speech at the Oakland College of Arts and Sciences Commencement. Moreover, he earned the Keeper of the Dream Award for endorsing interracial understanding on campus.
Lapastora furthered his studies at Liberty University in June 2023. In August 2024, he graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Sports Chaplaincy.
Charlie Lapastora Career
Lapastora works for KOVR CBS13 as a reporter and multiskilled community journalist. The second-generation Filipino-American is honored to cover stories in the county where Little Manila began.
Previously, he spent over 11 years in both broadcast news and sports, with stops in Traverse City, Little Rock, Phoenix, and Austin. Over the course of his career, he has covered various local stories with national impact, answering questions that impact local communities.
Lapastora has covered Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in Florida, the public land debate in Montana as part of election coverage, the memorials of former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush, as well as border issues in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Lapastora loves community stories, including that of a 90-year-old NASCAR Driver racing his son and a Navajo Nation family getting electricity for the first time. He has also broadcast local sports while working as a reporter and producer for Fox 10 KSAZ in Phoenix.
Lapastora was a senior producer for a streaming start-up public space TV channel in Austin. Moreover, he anchored and produced for The Media Gateway, broadcasting on seven stations in four states from Little Rock.
Charlie Lapastora Age
Lapastora 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 30s.
Charlie Lapastora Height
Lapastora stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Charlie Lapastora Family
Lapastora is originally from Michigan, but has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight; hence, he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Lapastora has any siblings.
Charlie Lapastora Wife
Lapastora is married and has a son. He is thrilled to live in Northern California, having met his wife at a journalism conference in the area.
Charlie Lapastora Net Worth
Lapastora has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which he has earned through being a journalist.
Charlie Lapastora Salary
Lapastora earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Charlie Lapastora KOVR CBS13
Lapastora is working at KOVR CBS13, where he works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Brady Halbleib
- Ashley Williams
- Bryan Scofield
- Nina Burns
- Carmela Karcher
- Ryan Nelson
- Molly Riehl
- Ashley Sharp
- Brandon Benitez
- Jake Gadon