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Karen Davila
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Born |
Kristin Karen Lising Davila
November 21, 1970 Manila, Philippines
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Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Spouse(s) |
Daryl Jake "DJ" Sta. Ana
(m. 2001) |
Children | 2 |
YouTube information | |
Years active | 2021–present |
Genre | Life stories, motivational stories, guest interviews |
Subscribers | 2.16 million |
Total views | 328 million views |
Network | B617 Management & Enterprise (since 2021) |
Subscriber and view counts updated as of 6 September 2024. | |
Karen Davila, born Kristin Karen Lising Davila-Sta. Ana on November 21, 1970, is a well-known Filipino journalist and TV host. She is also a radio broadcaster and speaks up for important causes. She has hosted many popular shows like Bandila, My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!, and TV Patrol.
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Early Life and Education
Karen Davila went to high school at the Colegio San Agustin – Makati. She later studied Mass Communication at the University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. This education helped her become a successful journalist.
Achievements and Awards
Karen Davila is a highly recognized journalist. She has received many awards from both local and international groups. One notable award was from the New York Festival. In 2008, she also received the Ten Outstanding Young Men Awards for Broadcast Journalism.
She has more than 20 awards for her work in journalism. The Philippine Senate also honored her as one of the Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS).
In August 2023, Karen Davila became the first UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines. In this role, she helps promote gender equality and women's empowerment. She also works to fight climate change.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Karen Davila is married to DJ Sta. Ana. They got married on July 22, 2001, and have two sons, David and Lucas.
She is a strong supporter of several important causes. She advocates for people with special needs and children's rights. Karen also champions government transparency and good journalism. She and her husband are evangelical Christians.
In January 2022, Karen shared that she and her family had recovered from an illness. She later mentioned on her 52nd birthday that she had recovered from the illness a second time.
Television and Radio Work
Karen Davila has had a long career in television and radio. She has worked as a reporter, anchor, and host for various programs.
Television Programs
Year | Title | Role | Network |
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1995–2000 | Brigada Siete | Reporter | GMA Network |
1995–1998 | Saksi | Anchor | |
1998 | Reporter | ||
1999–2000 | Extra Extra | Host | |
2000–2003 | ABS-CBN Headlines | Anchor | ABS-CBN |
2003–2004 | ABS-CBN Insider | ||
2000–2010 | The Correspondents | Host | |
2004–2010; 2021–present | TV Patrol | Anchor | ABS-CBN / All TV / A2Z / ANC / Kapamilya Channel / Prime TV / TeleRadyo Serbisyo |
2008–2009 | Wonder Mom | Host | ABS-CBN |
2010–2020 | Bandila | Anchor | |
2010–present | Headstart with Karen Davila | Host | ANC |
2012–2013 | Engkwentro | ABS-CBN | |
2013–2015; 2015–2020 | My Puhunan | ||
2015 | 3-in-1 | ||
2021 | The World Tonight | Anchor | ANC / Kapamilya Channel |
2023–present | My Puhunan: Kaya Mo! | Host | A2Z / Kapamilya Channel |
Radio Programs
Year | Title | Role | Station |
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2000–2018 | Pasada Sais Trenta | Anchor | DZMM |