Sharon Chen Biography
Sharon Chen is an American journalist working for KCTV as an anchor and contributor to the Special Projects Team since joining the station in April 2022. Previously, she worked as an anchor for WOWT 6 News and a reporter for Omaha’s home for 3 years.
Sharon Chen Education
Chen joined California State University, San Bernardino after finishing her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Broadcast Journalism. She also studied at the University of California, Los Angeles. While in college, she was involved with the Alpha Phi Sorority.
Sharon Chen Career
Chen works for KCTV as an anchor and contributor to the Special Projects Team. She is passionate about covering issues that impact people in Kansas City and beyond. During her career, she has won an Emmy and a Missouri Broadcasters Association Best News Anchor Award.
Away from the anchor desk, Chen is active in the community. In this capacity, she works as an MC of multiple events, including Heartland International Fashion Week and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. She sits on the board of organizations like the Mattie Rhodes Center, Salvation Army, and NAAAP KC.
Chen has worked across various markets, starting her journey in Scottsbluff, a small farm town in Western Nebraska with a population of 15,000. She then worked in Colorado Springs, Hawaii, and San Diego. Following her time in San Diego, she worked as an evening anchor in Omaha, Nebraska, before eventually moving in Chiefs Kingdom.
Sharon Chen Age
Chen was born in Chicago, but likes to keep her personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. However, she might be in her XX.
Sharon Chen Height
Chen stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Sharon Chen Family
Chen was born to Shirley Tze-Quen and Simon Chen. She grew up in the college-rich town of Claremont, California, with her sister, Karen. Shirley was born on January 19, 1945, and is 81 years old as of 2026. On January 19, 2025, she posted her mother on her Facebook account and captioned “HAPPY BIRTHDAY – 80 years young!!! I absolutely love that she’s living her best life celebrating another trip around the sun with the penguins in Antarctica…Happy Birthday, Momma!! Love you!!! ❤️.”
Shirley hails from Taipei, Taiwan, and has a Bachelor’s and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition. Even so, she has not disclosed more information about her parents, especially her father. It is also not known if Chen has any siblings.
Sharon Chen Husband
Chen is very private about her personal life; therefore, it is not known if she is in any relationship. Her daughter was born on November 26, 2013, and is 12 years old as of 2025. On November 26, 2025, she posted her daughter on her Facebook account and captioned “BIRTHDAY SURPRISE – The ultimate success story in turning a frown upside down! I told #Ninjabug her 12th birthday celebration was spending the day at a natural history museum…” During her free time, she experiments with new culinary creations in her kitchen. She also loves being with her family, especially watching her daughter compete in Ninja Warrior tournaments.
Sharon Chen Net Worth
Chen has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Sharon Chen Salary
Chen earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.