Sophia Choi Biography
Sophia Choi is an American journalist working for WSB as an anchor of Channel 2 Action News Saturday and Sunday AM. Also, she serves the station as an investigative reporter for Channel 2 Action News. She joined the station in December 2011 as an anchor and reporter. Previously, she served the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas, KVBC as an anchor at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for 3 years.
Sophia Choi Education
Choi joined the University of Missouri-Columbia when she finished her high school education. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
Sophia Choi Career
Choi works for WSB as an anchor of Channel 2 Action News Saturday and Sunday AM. Also, she serves the station as an investigative reporter for Channel 2 Action News. Upon joining the station, she first worked as an anchor and reporter. Previously, she served the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas, KVBC as an anchor at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. While there, she won two Electronic Media Awards for her work.
Before KVBC, she worked for CNN Headline News as an anchor from 2001 to 2006. During her time there, she broadcasted several breaking stories including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, and Hurricane Wilma in Florida. Also, she worked as an anchor for several programs for CNN and CNN International.
Before CNN Headline News, she worked for KCBS in Los Angeles as a morning anchor. Before KCBS, she worked for WVTM in Birmingham as a reporter. During her time in Birmingham, she won an Emmy nomination for her series on child predators. Also, she won an Associated Press Award. Her career started when she served WSET in Lynchburg.
Sophia Choi Age
Sophia was born on March 5, 1971, therefore she is 52 years old as of October 2023. She thus celebrates her birthday on March 5th of every year.
Sophia Choi Height
She stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) tall.
Sophia Choi Family
Choi was born and raised by her parent in Daegu, Korea but has not disclosed her parents’ names. However, she was born to a Norwegian Father and a Korean Mother. Her father died when Choi was 12 years old. It is not known if Sophia has any siblings.
Sophia Choi Husband
Sophia is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone. It is also not known if Choi has any kids.
Sophia Choi’s Net Worth
Choi has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million which she has earned through being an Anchor and Investigative Reporter.
Sophia Choi Salary
She earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $110,500.
Sophia Choi Movies and TV Shows
She has appeared in several TV shows and movies as herself and as a newscaster. They include; Primary Colors, The Torture, and Special Unit 2. In 2003, she was chosen as one of seven Korean American “heroes” to serve as a marshall in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Also, she was named the “Most Poised News Anchor” in a list of “100 Favorite Asian American People, Places, and Things”.
Sophia Choi WSB-TV
Sophia works at WSB-TV where she works alongside other notable WSB-TV reporters, meteorologists, anchors, and sports anchors including;
- Alison Mastrangelo
- Zach Klein
- Eboni Deon
- Brian Monahan
- Glenn Burns
- Ashley Kramlich
- Brad Nitz
- John Pruitt
- Lori Wilson
- Linda Stouffer
- Wendy Corona
- Tom Regan
- Tyisha Fernandes
- Richard Elliot
- Mike Shields
- Michael Seiden
- Steve Gehlbach
- Larry Spruill
- Courtney Francisco
- Bryan Mims
- Audrey Washington