Karen Davila facts for kids
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Karen Davila
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Davila in 2022
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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. | |
Kristin Karen Lising Davila–Sta. Ana, born on November 21, 1970, is a famous broadcast journalist from the Philippines. As a journalist, she reports the news on television and radio. She is best known for her work with the ABS-CBN news network, where she has hosted many popular shows like TV Patrol and Bandila.
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Early Life and Education
Karen Davila grew up in Manila. She went to high school at Colegio San Agustin – Makati. There, she was in the same batch as other well-known personalities like Kris Aquino and Pinky Webb.
For college, she attended the University of the Philippines Diliman. She studied Mass Communication, which is all about how information is shared with many people, such as through TV, radio, and newspapers. This prepared her for her future career in journalism.
A Career in Journalism
Karen Davila is one of the most respected journalists in the Philippines. She has worked on many important news and current affairs programs. A current affairs program discusses important social and political events happening now.
Some of the well-known shows she has been a part of include:
- TV Patrol: One of the main news programs in the Philippines.
- Bandila: A late-night news show.
- My Puhunan: Kaya Mo!: A show that tells inspiring stories of successful business owners.
- Headstart with Karen Davila: Her own talk show where she interviews important people.
Besides television, she has also worked as a radio presenter and a newspaper columnist, sharing her thoughts and reports on important issues. In 2021, she also started her own YouTube channel, where she interviews guests and shares motivational stories.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Davila has received more than 20 awards from both local and international groups. These awards recognize her excellent work in journalism.
Major Achievements
- She won an award from the prestigious New York Festivals, which honors the best in television and film from around the world.
- In 2008, she was given the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Award for Broadcast Journalism.
- The Philippine Senate named her one of the Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS).
- Esquire magazine recognized her in 2015 for her combination of intelligence and presence.
In August 2023, she was given a special role as the first-ever UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines. In this role, she helps promote equal rights for women and girls and raises awareness about important issues like climate change.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Karen Davila married DJ Sta. Ana in 2001. They have two sons, David and Lucas. She is a strong advocate for several causes. An advocate is someone who publicly supports an important cause. She speaks up for the rights of children and people with special needs. She also supports government transparency, which means she believes government actions should be open and honest.
In January 2022, Davila shared that she and her family had recovered from COVID-19. She has always been open about her experiences to help inform the public.
