Who is Iris Delgado?
17X Emmy Award Winning Journalist Iris Delgado is a journalist from America who currently works at Telemundo 31 as a news anchor. Previously, she spent 8 years in Philly working at Telemundo62 where she served by anchoring weekday newscasts at 12.00 p.m., 5.00 p.m., and 6 p.m. respectively. Also, Iris worked at nbc10.
Delgado served the community of Noticiero Telemundo 62 in Philadelphia which is Spanish-speaking. Besides, the station also covered Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and partly South Jersey as well as the Delaware community. She was one time physically assaulted by Waheedah Wilson who punched her during broadcasting in front of City Hall.
Iris Delgado Date of Birth /Age
Born in Puerto Rico , Delgado’s exact age is not known as she has managed to keep her date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.
Iris Delgado Weight and Height
Delgado is 5 feet 6 inches tall on average with a healthy weight.
Iris Delgado Parents and Siblings/Iris Delgado Nacionalidad
Delgado was born and raised in the United States. She manages to keep information regarding her parents, siblings, and extended members of her family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
Iris Delgado Husband and Baby
Delgado’s husband is an Army veteran. Therefore Iris associates with military families and wounded warriors. Delgado has always been a believer in God.
Iris Delgado Kids / Children
Delgado and her husband an Army veteran are proud parents to a 5-year-old baby, Ilia Rose.
Iris Delgado Education
Delgado schooled at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. She successfully graduated with a degree majoring in Telecommunications and minored in Latin American Politics.
Iris Delgado Career
17X Emmy Award Winning Journalist Delgado is a journalist from America who currently works at Telemundo 31 as a news anchor. Previously, she spent 8 years in Philly working at Telemundo62 where she served by anchoring weekday newscasts at 12.00 p.m., 5.00 p.m., and 6 p.m. respectively. Also, Iris worked at nbc10.
Delgado relocated to the United States from Puerto Rico at the tender age of 15 years old. She also participated in Miss Hispana Internacional contests and emerged as a winner. Delgado participates in sharing industry advice with journalism students.
She also participates in serving the community by advocating for “Operation Giveback,” a non-profit organization that supports wounded soldiers. Iris is engaged in community events with the American Heart Association and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia.
Iris Delgado Telemundo62
Delgado previously anchored and reported for Telemundo62. Therefore, she served by anchoring weekday newscasts at 12.00 p.m, 5.00 p.m., and 6 p.m. respectively. Iris is also hosted for Al Momento, a digital newscast streamed on the Telemundo62 apps on Roku and Apple TV. She loves to interact with viewers from behind the anchor desk as well as out in the field. Delgado is devoted to accurately delivering informative news to her community.
She ensures maximum understanding of the news impact on their daily lives. Therefore she pays visits to various neighborhoods in Philadelphia connecting with the residents. Delgado serves the community of Noticiero Telemundo 62 in Philadelphia which is Spanish-speaking. Besides, the station also covers Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and partly South Jersey as well as the Delaware community. Delgado guides children in her career as a news reporter. She always finds them playing as they ask her many questions.
Iris is passionate about children and youth having access to quality education and anti-bullying. Delgado covered a story for two days about a sinkhole on Ella Street in Philadelphia which she will never forget. She narrated how the sinkhole was in the middle of the street impeding children from playing. It also stopped vehicles from parking for numerous months. However, the city officials addressed the problem and everyone gained back their road.
This was possible after she dedicated herself to helping the neighborhood find a solution. Iris received a homemade ‘café con leche’ from a woman who appreciated her work. Delgado received an Emmy® Award for her exclusive interview. The interview was about the sole survivor of a massacre inside an Orlando beauty salon.
Hobbies; Iris loves to dance and play football. She also enjoys strolling by the ocean side.
Iris Delgado Punched
Delgado was attacked while she was broadcasting in front of City Hall 2016 as she reported just after 11 p.m. on the city soda tax. Unfortunately, In the middle of the news broadcast, a woman approached her and said “Excuse me?” several times. She then struck Delgado in the face. The camera cut to anchor Ramon Zayas. “Ay, Dios Mio!” he yelled. “Esperemos que esté bien.” (Oh, my god. We hope she’s okay.).Wilson reportedly punched Delgado three times shoving her to the ground.
This was Waheeda Wilson who interrupted and then threw a sucker punch to the eye of Iris Delgado. However, Delgado’s news crew followed Waheeda. Waheeda was arrested by Philadelphia Police for the on-air attack. However, Waheeda pleaded guilty to this simple assault on 18/8/2021.
The police investigating said Wilson lives on the 300 block of S. Broad Street.NBC 10 did not return requests for comment from Philadelphia magazine. A source told Philly Voice that responding. However, the police had some of her details. NBC 10 also had internal emails written by Ric Harris, president, and general manager of Telemundo62. In addition, Anzio Williams, vice president of news for the two stations also did some emails. Moreover, the team emphasized that employees’ safety comes first.
How Much Does Iris Delgado Earn/Salary?
Delgado earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is Iris Delgado Worth/ Networth?
As a reporter and news anchor, Delgado has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
Iris Delgado Wikipedia
Delgado has not yet been written on Wikipedia. We will update this information once information about him is available on Wikipedia.
Iris Delgado X Handle
Delgado is active on X, Facebook, Instagram and you can reach her via Email.